Gig Harbor Mom Wins iPad 2 in Patch Drawing

After 17 days of nonstop activities and cholesterol-boosting treats, the wrapped up over the weekend, leaving hundreds of thousands of fairgoers to lick their greasy fingers and wait for next year’s attractions.

And while we at Patch may go through scone and Krusty Pup withdrawal now that our is over, we’re happy to have met hundreds of great new Patch readers who stopped by our booth to learn more about us, sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and enter our drawing for an iPad 2.

We’re betting that one of those new readers is even happier to have met us.

On Friday, Patch delivered the new iPad 2 to Gig Harbor resident Alisa Worley, who credited her 5-year-old son, Mayson, with the exciting news.

Worley said she and her family were strolling though the Puyallup Fair when Mayson spotted the prize wheel at the Patch booth, which gave visitors a chance to spin for some Patch goodies after signing up for a free e-mail newsletter.

"We won a pen, but he wanted a water bottle," she said. "But (the iPad 2) is a lot better."

Worley said she'll use her new gadget to upload movies and games for Mayson. "And I'll use it for Facebook."

Worley, who grew up in Gig Harbor, moved back from Yelm four months ago. She said she plans to use Patch to explore local family friendly activities and restaurants.

"I was excited to just sign up for a Patch newsletter because we've never heard of it," she said.

Mayson, who got to place the entry slip in the box, said he knew his mom was going to win.

Feeling lucky after the win, Worley asked her son: "Will you win us a trip to Disneyland next?"

Mayson's answer?

"YES!"

The 2011 Puyallup Fair, which began in 1900, closed its gates on Sunday night as the largest single event in the state, drawing 1,059,182 people. Attendance was down 6,026 from 2010.