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New York State Parks is giving away camping gear! Enter your best shots in our NY state Camping Photo Contest and you could win.

Competition:  2014 New York Camping Photo Contest

Eligibility:  legal residents of one of the 50 United States or Washington, D.C.; and at least 18 years old

Contest closes: October 13, 2014 11:59 p.m. ET

Prizes: : One grand prize comprised of one $250 gift card, one Kelty Vista 2 Tent (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) $279.95), one camping gift basket (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) $100), one 1 year subscription to The Conservationist (ARV $12) and one Watchable Wildlife Guide (ARV $20) will be awarded AND the winning photograph may be featured on the 2015 New York Camping Guide.

Six (6) honorable mention category prizes of one (1) $50 gift card, one (1) Outbound Eiger 3 Tent (ARV $100), one (1) camping gift basket (ARV $100), one (1) 1 year subscription to The Conservationist (ARV $12) and one (1) Watchable Wildlife Guide (ARV $20) will be awarded.

To join:  visit http://nycampingphotocontest.reserveamerica.com/and completing the free online entry form in accordance with the instructions provided and submitting up to forty (40) photographs during the Submission Phase.

Win $500; $100; $75; and $50 in the Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest.

Contest:  Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest

Eligibility: open to legal residents of the United States

Ends on: November 30, 2014

Prizes: Grand Prize: $500
1st: $100
2nd: $75
3rd: $50

To join: Register on www.fields-of-corn.com/home and upload your photo

Love the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa meyer? Prove it! Enter now the Fan Video Contest!

Contest: The Lunar Chronicles Fan Video Contest

Eligibility:   open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older

Closes on: June 13, 2014

Prizes: The Grand Prize consists of one signed paperback copy of CINDER by Marissa Meyer, one signed paperback copy of SCARLET by Marissa Meyer, one personalized hardcover copy of CRESS by Marissa Meyer, one 2GB Iko-branded USB drive loaded with Lunar Chronicles goodies selected by Sponsor and one Lunar Chronicles branded tablet device. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $600.00.
Five (5) First Prizes will be offered. Each First Prize is one signed paperback copy of CINDER by Marissa Meyer, one signed paperback copy of SCARLET by Marissa Meyer, one personalized hardcover copy of CRESS by Marissa Meyer and one 2GB Iko-branded USB drive loaded with Lunar Chronicles goodies selected by Sponsor.

To join: create a video that is no longer than two minutes (2:00) in duration and that explains why you love The Lunar Chronicles, who your favorite character is and why
Then upload the video to YouTube.com. You must give your Video a title and short description and use the keyword “Lunar Chronicles.” After you have uploaded your Video to YouTube.com, visit http://thelunarchronicles.net/contest/ and complete the online entry form.
which will require, among other things, submission of the URL of the YouTube page on which the Video is available for viewing.

Contest time everyone! Upload your video to win a 2015 Ford Mustang GT.

US Contest: Mustang And Me Contest

Eligibility:   open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other commonwealths, territories and possessions) 18 YEARS OR OLDER

ends at: 12:00 p.m. EDT June 3, 2014

Prizes:  a 2015 Ford Mustang GT (Approximate Retail Value $35,000.00 USD)

To join: At www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2014/my-awards/mustangandme.html upload your :60 video of how you embody the Mustang spirit

New Contest:  Wedding Contest 2013

Eligibility:  The contest is open to anyone in the United States and Canada who is 18 years of age or older.

Closes on:  May 10, 2013 before 11 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Prizes: One $2000 (USD) will be awarded as Grand Prize. 2nd prize will be a $1000 (USD). 3rd Prize will be a $500 (USD).

How to win: You must use Charmin brand toilet paper.
You may use any type of tape, any type of glue.
Use needle and thread if you like.
The dress must be able to be worn by a human and be able to be taken on and off.
Take well lit digital photos of the front, side and back of the dress and headpiece.
Send the photos to tpdresscontest@gmail.com
Neatness counts, creativity counts, originality counts.
Charmin coupons available for contestants.

website: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2013.html

Competition:  Duvine adventures contest

Eligibility:   United States and Canada are eligible to win

Closes on: 6/30/2013

Prizes: win a six-day bike tour for one (1) to Tuscany or Provence in 2014, a $4,500 value. Your trip includes:

• Five nights in stunning, luxurious, and world-class accommodations
• Use of top of the line carbon road bike or aluminum hybrid bicycle at no additional fee
• All breakfasts, all lunches, four gourmet dinners, Après Velo cocktails, and nutritious snacks
• Carefully selected local wines with every delicious meal
• Expert guides with extensive local knowledge, who go above and beyond to cater to your every need
• Complete van support every mile of the way, including to and from your tour start and end locations
• Entrance fees to historic sites, fascinating museums, and scenic natural parks
• Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service
• Complimentary pre- and post-travel planning
• Complimentary DuVine cycling jersey custom made by Sugoi; DuVine t-shirt; luggage tag; and water bottle

How to win:  just click the "Enter to Win"

website: https://www.facebook.com/duvine/app_111851658954968

Contest:  indestructibles contest

Eligibility:  Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, and Denmark.

Closes on: April 15, 2013

Prizes: Grand Prize (1)
One Grand Prize winner will receive a silver sparkly motorcycle helmet, a Go Pro Helmet Hero, a 20 pound sledgehammer, a Milwaukee Sawzall, a pair of shop goggles and an Instructables prize pack including a t-shirt.

First Prize (2)
Two First Prize winners will receive a Milwaukee Sawzall, a pair of shop goggles and an Instructables prize pack including a t-shirt.

Second Prize (10)
Ten Second Prize winners will receive a Tinker Pocket Knife and an Instructables prize pack including a t-shirt.

How to win: Make something that will last 10,000 years or armor something unnecessarily. We want to see what you can do to make things that can't be destroyed. Bonus points will be given to people who demonstrate just how much their project can withstand.

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/indestructibles/  

Competition:  Make to Learn Youth Contest

Eligibility:  If you're a maker between the ages of 13 and 18, this contest is for you. Contest is open to entries from US.

Closes on: April 15, 2013.

Prizes: Grand Prize (3 winners)
The Grand Prize winners will receive:
a new 32GB mini iPad
$50 gift card to the iTunes App Store
a $200 gift card. Winner's choice of SparkFun, Home Depot OR Amazon
a chance to win an opportunity to star in a professionally produced mini-documentary!

First Prize (5 winners)
First Prize winners will receive:
a $200 gift card. Winner's choice of SparkFun, Home Depot OR Amazon.
will have a chance to win an opportunity to star in a professionally produced mini-documentary!

Runner Up Prize (10 winners)
Runner Up winners will receive:
a $50 gift card - winner's choice of SparkFun, Home Depot OR Amazon.
a chance to win an opportunity to star in a professionally produced mini-documentary!

How to win: Share any project and answer four questions about what you learned over the course of the build. That's it.

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/maketolearn/

New Competition:  April Fools' Contest

Eligibility:  Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, and Denmark.

Closes on:  April 8, 2013.

Prizes: First Prize (3)
Three First Prize winners will receive:
USB Toaster Hub
Annoy-a-tron 2.0
LED Lensar FLashlight
Instructables prize pack including a t-shirt

Second Prize (5)
Five Second Prize winners will receive:

Annoy-a-tron 2.0
Instructables prize pack including a t-shirt

How to win: Photo, and Video instructables are all eligible; just be sure to include enough information so someone else can repeat your work!

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/aprilfools2013/

Contest:  up contest

Eligibility:  Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia,  Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, and Denmark

Closes on:  April 1, 2013.

Prizes: Grand Prize (10)
Ten Grand Prize winners will receive an UP! Plus 3D printer, 9.5”x10.5”x14" and an Instructables prize pack including an Instructables mug.

First Prize (20)
Twenty First Prize winners will receive a custom Instructables Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife and an Instructables prize pack including an Instructables mug.

How to win: simply post a Step-By-Step, Photo, or Video Instructable that shows something utterly amazing that you have made.

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/up2013/

New Contest:  macgyver Contest

Eligibility:  Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, and Denmark.

Closes on: April 29, 2013

Prizes: First Prize (1)
One First Prize winner will receive an Ultimate MacGyver Escape Pack, which includes:

Aviator Shades
Calgary Hat
Leather Bomber jacket
Instructables Swiss Army knife
Paperclips
Duct Tape
Double Mint Chewing Gum
and an Instructables Prize pack

Runner Up Prize (10)
Ten Runner Up prize winners will receive:

Instructables Swiss Army knife
Paperclips
Duct Tape
Double Mint Chewing Gum
and an Instructables Prize Pack

How to win: Create a new Step By Step, Photo, or Video Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the right-hand column.

Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select MacGyver Contest. If you have entries currently eligible for entry, it will also show up by clicking "Enter this Contest" on the right side of this page.

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/macgyver/

Competition:  Bacon Contest

Eligibility: Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, and Denmark.

Closes on:  April 15, 2013.

Prizes: Grand Prize (1)
One Grand Prize winner will receive:
Wolfgang Puck WPRGG0010 1800-Watt Reversible Nonstick Grill and Griddle
Periodic Bacon Mug
Bacon Dish Towel
Bacon Salt Sampler (4 Pack)
and an Instructables prize pack

First Prize (3)
Three First Prize winners will receive:
Periodic Bacon Mug
Bacon Dish Towel
Bacon Salt Sampler (4 Pack)
an a Instructables prize pack

Runner Up Prize (14)
Fourteen Runner Up winners will receive:
Periodic Bacon Mug
and an Instructables prize pack

How to win: 1. Create a new Step By Step, Photo, or Video Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the right-hand column.

2. Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select Bacon Contest.

website: http://www.instructables.com/contest/bacon2013/

Competition:  Under Armour DeAndre Dunk Face Instagram Challenge

Eligibility:  The Contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are thirteen (13) years of age or older

Closes on:  3:00 p.m. March 19, 2013

Prizes: The winner will receive the following: (i) roundtrip airfare for winner and a guest to Los Angeles, CA at a time and date chosen by Sponsor; (ii) one night hotel accommodations for winner and a guest; (iii) two tickets to a regular season LA Clippers basketball game; and (iv) a VIP experience with DeAndre Jordan while in Los Angeles for the winner and a guest (subject to DeAndre Jordan’s availability) (retail value of prize: $2,500).

How to win: Follow @UnderArmour on Instagram and post a photo that meets the criteria for the challenge as described on Sponsor’s posts on the Under Armour Facebook page.  Post must contain the hashtag #DeAndreDunkFace and be submitted on Contestant’s Instagram account page.

website: http://www.nicekicks.com/2013/03/under-armour-deandredunkface-contest-and-t-shirts/

New Contest:  USA Swimming Foundation Swim-a-Thon™ Contest 2013

Eligibility:  The contest is open to all clubs and teams that complete an official USA Swimming Foundation Swim-a-Thon™ pledge-for-length fundraiser between the dates of January 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013.

Closes on: November 30, 2013.

Prizes: Gold Medal prize winners will receive:
   One entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
  A custom designed Deck Pass Patch for their club or team.
   2014 feature article in USA Swimming Splash Magazine.
 $200 in Visa Gift Cards. Prize provided by TeamUnify.
   One gift certificate or gift card to a pizza restaurant of club’s choice.
   -Category 1: 0 – 75 members receives a $150 gift certificate
   -Category 2: 76-150 members receives a $300 gift certificate
   -Category 3: 151-300 members receives a $600 gift certificate
   -Category 4: 300+ members receives a $750 gift certificate

Grand Prize Winner will receive:
   Personal visit to their team or club by Olympic gold medalist Ricky Berens on a mutually agreeable date during the month of March, 2014.
   One year’s worth of license fees for the SwimOffice™ Team Management online platform. Prize provided by TeamUnify.
   -Existing TeamUnify subscribers will receive a credit on their account for one (1) years’ worth of SwimOffice™ Team Management licensing fees.
   -Non TeamUnify subscribers will be awarded one (1) years’ worth of licensing fees upon implementation of the SwimOffice™ Team Management online platform.

How to win: To qualify for the contest, the club or team must be in good standing with USA Swimming and have fulfilled all Swim-a-Thon™ contract requirements as outlined below. Failure to complete one or more of these requirements will disqualify your club or team from the contest.

website: http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2458&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en

New Competition:  Baltimore Orioles #UltimateOsFan Contest

Eligibility:   The Contest is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and Washington, D.C. who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older with a valid Instagram account and a valid email address at the time of entry.

Closes on: March 22, 2013

Prizes: The Winner will receive (a) one (1) ticket for the Winner to attend one of the Baltimore Orioles v. New York Yankees game(s) scheduled to be played on April 13, 2013 in Yankee Stadium in New York City (the "Game(s)"); (b) one (1) round trip coach class air transportation for the Winner from a major commercial airport nearest Winner's home in the U.S. ("Winner’s Home City") to a major commercial airport nearest New York City (the "Host City") or ground transportation from Winner’s Home City to the Host City if within one hundred (100) miles, (c) one (1) standard hotel room (single occupancy) for two (2) nights in a hotel selected by Sponsor in or near the Host City; (d) $321 cash which may be used toward spending money; and (e) one (1) gift bag that will include items selected in Sponsor’s sole discretion ((a) through (e), collectively, the "Prize"). (Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") of the Prize: $1,500.)

How to win: To enter, you must have a valid, public Instagram account and be a follower of the Official Instagram Account of the Baltimore Orioles , and  submit your Entry and the Hashtag

website: http://mlb.mlb.com/instagram/bal_fancave.jsp  

Contest:  Vince Camuto St Barths Contest

Eligibility:  open to legal US residents 21 years of age or older

Closes on: march 17th

Prizes: win a long weekend vacation to the tropical beaches of St. Barths for you and a friend!

How to win: To enter, create a Pinterest board of your favorite beach inspiration and the five Vince Camuto products you’d pack for your dream vacation!

website: https://www.facebook.com/vincecamutofans/app_194975693850063

Contest:  the Books on Film Trivia Contest

Eligibility:  The Contest is open only to legal residents of the forty eight (48) contiguous United States, District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec)

Closes on:   ends on March 1, 2013 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST

Prizes: prizes range from 10% off code to a Kobo Mini, and if you get the answers all right, a chance to win a $1500.00 prepaid credit card.


website: http://contest.kobo.com/booksonfilm/registration.php

Contest:  Thrivent.com/magazine/contest

Eligibility:  Persons 3-18 years of age in the US

Closes on:  4/15/13 at 11:59pm CST

Prizes: Up to thirty (30) Prizes of $100 in cash will be awarded. Approximate retail value for all prizes: $3,000.

website: https://www.thrivent.com/magazine/contest/

Contest:   Z100’s Taylor Swift’s Biggest Fan Contest

Eligibility:  This Contest is open only to individuals ("Entrants") who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia that are or will be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.

Closes on: March 11, 2013 at 9:00am EST

Prizes: 4 Tickets and Meet & Greet passes for Taylor Swift's concert at Prudential Center
Your own guitar, personally autographed by Taylor Swift!

website: http://www.z100.com/c/  

Contest:  Constellation Pendant Lamp Sweepstakes

Eligibility:  Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Canada who has reached the age of majority in their state, territory, or province of residence at time of entry.

Closes on: February 5, 2013, at 11:59 p.m

Prizes: One (1) winner will receive one (1) large constellation pendant lamp by Roost (ARV: $150). The Total Approximate Retail Value of prize is $150.

website: http://www.countryliving.com/sweepstakes/25911