WHAT: Guests are invited to visit Mall of America for the 20th annual Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Rotunda. The championship event will feature skill levels from novice to pro. National Yo-Yo Master, and Minnesota local, Dazzling Dave will judge the contest. Participants are able to compete in a wide array of divisions from 1A up to 5A.

For more information on this event, click http://www.mallofamerica.com/events.

VISUALS: Competitors performing yo-yo trick shots

WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2017

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America – Rotunda

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Cafe; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.

The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.