Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is October 1 - 13! Grab a passport and travel around downtown Port Hope for a chance to win amazing prizes!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Oktoberfest Passport Program! This new program invites both residents and visitors to travel around downtown Port Hope and collect stamps from October 1-13, 2024.

Participants can pick up their passports at any participating business or at the HBIA Office (58 Queen St, Port Hope). Each passport features a map of business locations where you can earn stamps by completing specific actions. The more you explore, the more stamps you gather and the better your chances of winning the Grand Prize.

At the end of Oktoberfest, we’ll hold a draw for amazing prizes across three tiers.

Prizes:

Grand Prize | 10+ Passport Stamps - Approx. Value $1500
Beverage Fridge filled with 24 cans of Oktoberfest Beer courtesy of Ganaraska Brewing Company
Two (2) 2025 Capitol Theatre Music Lovers Subscriptions courtesy of Capitol Theatre
Two (2) tickets to the 2025 Goose Ball courtesy of Critical Mass
Two tickets to the sold-out Night of 100 Santas Event courtesy of Sean Carthew
One (1) Tiny Nest Gallery Painting, “Under Construction” courtesy Of Kerri Healey/The Tiny Nest Gallery
One (1) $100 Studio 100 Gift Card courtesy of Studio 100

Second Prize | 6+ Passport Stamps - Approx. Value $550
One (1) Tiny Nest Painting, “Proceed with Caution” courtesy Of Kerri Healey/The Tiny Nest Gallery
One (1) Salt Cave Session at Shantee Healing courtesy of Shantee Healing
One (1) $75 Second Helpings Gift Card courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland
One (1) $50 Antiques on Queen Gift Card courtesy of Antiques on Queen
One (1) Maison Berger Lamp Kit courtesy of Atelier on john
One (1) $40 Queenies Bake Shop Gift Certificate courtesy of Queenies Bake Shop

Third Prize | 3+ Passport Stamps - Approx. Value $245
One (1) $50 Antiques on Queen Gift Card courtesy of Antiques on Queen
One (1) $175 Dental Care Gift Basket Courtesy of Dr. Archer Guy & Associates
One (1) $20 Queenies Bake Shop Gift Certificate

So, grab your passport and get collecting those stamps! Happy travels!

Participating Businesses
All Things Beautiful
Antiques on Queen
The Beamish House
Bibelot
Capitol Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Critical Mass
Dane + Jute
Dr. Archer Guy & Associates
Ed Hepburn Jewellers
Ed White Appliance Repair
French Affair
Frosted Flour Co.
Furby House Books
G Faceys
Ganaraska Art & Framing
Ganaraska Brewing Company
Ganaraska Credit Union
The Nook Realty
Olympus Burger
On 2nd Thought Upcycling
Penney & Company
Queenies Bake Shop
Ravenswood Boutique
Riverlines
Santorini’s
Schuuz
Big Brothers Big Sisters Second Helpings
Shantee Healing
Studio 100
Sweet Pea
Tall Birches
The Thirsty Goose
Tiny Nest Gallery

Contest Rules
Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area (HBIA), Terms and Eligibility to Enter

The Oktoberfest Program is hosted by the Port Hope HBIA and is open to all residents and visitors to Port Hope, with the exception HBIA Board Members and Employees (see Prizes and Awarding).

The contest period will open on October 1, 2024 at 9AM EST and close on October 13, 2023 at 23:59:59 EST.

All passports must be returned by October 15, 2024 at 5PM EST in order to be eligible for prize draws. Passport entries become the property of the Port Hope HBIA and will not be returned or acknowledged.

No purchase is necessary or required to enter and win. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

How to enter
Eligible individuals collect as many stamps as possible into the Oktoberfest Passport by completing the outlined tasked at each participating business. Passports must be returned to the Port Hope HBIA office (58 Queen St) or to one of the participating businesses after the contest closes. Deadline for submitting passports in order to be eligible for the draw is October 15, 5PM EST.

Prizes and Awarding
There are three prizes in total available to be won, one (1) grand prize with an estimated value of $1500, one (1) second place prize with an estimated value of $550 and one (1) third place prize with an estimated value of $245. Each prize will be awarded based on random draw. Each draw requires a minimum number of collected stamps in order to be eligible:
Grand Prize: 10+ Passport stamps collected at participating businesses
Second Prize: 6+ Passport stamps collected at participating businesses
Third Prize: 3+ Passport stamps collected at participating businesses

Following the end of the Contest Period, the HBIA staff will select one (1) entrant for each prize level who will be deemed the winner. Selections will be made via random draw from all submitted Passports. Prizes are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and must be accepted as awarded. Winners will be responsible for picking up their prizes from the HBIA office (58 Queen St, Port Hope). By entering the contest, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and the decisions of the Port Hope HBIA.

Qualifying winners will be notified October 18, 2024 by email to advise that they have been selected as a winner and to arrange prize pick-up. If the selected entrant does not respond within seven (7) business days of notification, he/she will be deemed no longer eligible and will not receive a prize and another entrant may be selected.

Limitation of Liability
By participating, entrants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless the Port Hope HBIA, and its Board, members, respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this contest or any contest related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any credit awarded hereunder.

By entering this contest, participants accept that the Port Hope HBIA may use their entries (where applicable) in their promotions, social media and website. Participation in this contest and acceptance of the prize constitute the winner’s permission for the Port Hope HBIA to use their names, photographs, biographical information, and/or any statements made by each winner regarding the contest without notice of additional compensation.

Right to cancel or suspend contest
If for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned, due to infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Port Hope HBIA, that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this contest, the Port Hope HBIA reserves the right to disqualify any individual(s) who tamper with the entry process, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest.

This contest complies with all Canadian laws. This contest is operated and administered by the Port Hope HBIA.