We are looking for unique photos to be featured in our provincially distributed promotional materials.

Photo submissions should reflect the vibrancy of Truro and the people who live, work and play here.

Contest Entry Details are as follows:

• Entries must be submitted no later than August 31st, 2020 at 4:00pm. There is no fee for entry.

• To be eligible to win the grand prize, each photograph must have been taken in Truro, Nova Scotia. Photos of people will be given preference over landscape and nature photographs. For example, we are looking for photos of people dining, shopping, enjoying downtown and recreation activities in Truro!

To submit a photo, please complete the following steps:

1.     Email your submission to info@downtowntruro.ca.

• The subject line must read: 2020 SUMMER IN TRURO PHOTO CONTEST
• The body of your email should include your name, a brief description of the photo, your contact information and your social media platforms (if you would like to be identified as the contest winner).
• Please attach a .png (or .jpg) digital file of your photo (photo submission details can be found below).

2.     Upload your photo to social media; either Facebook, Instagram or both!

3.     Tag @downtowntruro.

4.     Use the hashtag #experiencetruro in the post description.

*Please note your privacy settings for this post must be public. The photos will be judged by a panel once we’ve received all submissions, however, we will gain input from the public through public social media engagement.

PHOTO SUBMISSION   

• Entries must be colour digital photographs. Moderate digital adjustment (colour correction, cropping, sharpening, etc) is acceptable, but any image with a watermark or signature will be automatically disqualified.
• For contest entry, photos must be a .png or .jpg digital file, at least 3MB in size. Maximum file size: 6MB.
• The winner will be required to submit original material (high resolution files) for reproduction purposes, so winning pictures can be published. Please be prepared to submit a high resolution file, should you win.
• The photographer requires consent of all individuals in the photo, prior to submitting the photo.
• Photographers may submit multiple photos.
• By entering contest, the photographer gives consent to the Downtown Truro Partnership to use their photo(s) in future promotional materials/campaigns. Photographer credit will be given on or near photo.

JUDGING

• Entries will be judged by a panel comprised of staff of the Downtown Truro Partnership. The decisions of the judges are final.
• Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail.
• The winner will be notified by August 31, 2020.

PRIZE WINNER

• There will be ONE submission winner. The winner will be gifted $250 downtown dollars.
• Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not redeemable for cash. If prizes cannot be mailed, winners are responsible for picking up their prizes at the Downtown Truro Partnership Office; 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS.

2021 Photo Contest RULES

Dine + Win in #downtowntruro this March!

Downtown Truro Partnership has partnered with 25 of our finest downtown restaurants to present this exciting BINGO style promotion! Come out and Taste Truro!

What is it?
Food BINGO!

How does it work?
BINGO cards showing the logos of the participating restaurants in downtown Truro will be available at participating restaurants throughout the month of March.

Spend a minimum of $10 (before taxes) and the server will mark and initial that restaurant’s logo on your card.

Alcohol purchases are included.

Just like a regular game of BINGO, fill a line you get FREE Downtown Truro Dollars.
Fill one line = FREE Downtown Dollars
Fill two lines = More FREE Downtown Dollars
FULL CARD = $100 FREE Downtown Dollars!

At the end of the promotion (April 1) submit your cards to Downtown Truro Partnership (605 Prince St. – inside the Marigold) to receive your FREE Downtown Dollars.

You’ll also be entered to win $250 in gift certificates to all participating restaurants!

Didn’t complete a line? No problem! You can still submit your card and be entered into the gift card draw.

FINE PRINT:
* a Full Line or Card means visiting each restaurant on the BINGO card and having the server stamp/initial that you’ve spent the minimum $10 before taxes.
* All stamps/lines must be obtained on the same card. Cards CANNOT be combined.

Questions?
Call us – (902) 895-9258 or send us an email carla@downtowntruro.ca

Visit the Facebook event for the most up-to-date information.

We are looking for a unique photo to be featured on the cover of our 2020 Truro Experience Guide. 20,000 copies of this guide will be distributed province wide to highlight all that Truro has to offer! Photo submissions should reflect the vibrancy of Truro and the people who live, work and play here!

Contest Entry Details are as follows:

• Entries must be submitted no later than March 6^th, 2020 at 4:00pm. There is no fee for entry.
• To be eligible to win the photograph must have been taken in Truro, Nova Scotia. Photos taken of people will be given preference over landscape and nature photographs. For example, we are looking for photos of people dining, shopping, enjoying events and recreation activities in Truro!

CONTEST ENTRY

• To submit a photo, please complete the following steps:

1. Email your submission to info@downtowntruro.ca.

• The subject line must read: 2020 TRURO EXPERIENCE GUIDE PHOTO CONTEST
• The body of your email should include your name, a brief description of the photo, your contact information and your social media platforms (if you would like to be identified as the contest winner).
• Please attach a jpg digital file of your photo (photo submission details can be found below).

1. Upload your photo to social media; either Facebook, Instagram or both!
2. Tag @downtowntruro and @townoftruro.
3. Use the hashtag #experiencetruro in the post description.

*Please note your privacy settings for this post must be public. The photos will be judged by a panel once we’ve received all submissions, however, we will gain input from the public through public social media engagement.

PHOTO SUBMISSION

• Entries must be colour digital photographs. Moderate digital adjustment (colour correction, cropping, sharpening, etc) is acceptable, but any image with a watermark or signature will be automatically disqualified.
• For contest entry, photos must be a jpg digital file, at least 3MB in size. Maximum file size: 6MB.
• The winner will be required to submit original material (high resolution files) for reproduction purposes, so winning pictures can be published. Please be prepared to submit a high resolution file, should you win.
• The photographer requires consent of all individuals in the photo, prior to submitting the photo.
• Photographers may submit multiple photos.

JUDGING

• Entries will be judged by a panel comprised of staff of the Town of Truro and the Downtown Truro Partnership. The decisions of the judges are final.
• Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail.
• The winner will be notified by March 20^th, 2020.

PRIZE WINNER

• There will be ONE submission winner.  This contest winner will have their photo submission featured on the cover of the 2020 Truro Experience Guide. The winner will be gifted $250 downtown dollars.
• Additional submissions may be featured inside of the experience guide. These selected submissions will be awarded $50 downtown dollars/ photo.
• Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not redeemable for cash. If prizes cannot be mailed, winners are responsible for picking up their prizes at the Downtown Truro Partnership Office; 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS.

More information to come!

Follow United Way of Colchester County on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

We love YOU for loving local, and we want to show how much we appreciate you for shopping local with a fun, local shopping day! Shops and restaurants all over Downtown Truro will be offering TAX FREE or other amazing specials on February 1, 2020 in their shops.
(*some exclusions may apply)
PLUS, for every purchase made in participating businesses on February 1, 2020, your name will be entered to win an incredible gift basket full of gift cards and items from businesses all over Downtown Truro. The basket is valued over $400 and the more places you shop, the more chances you have to WIN!!!!

On February 1, 2020 grab your friends and family and hit your local shops and continue to spread that local love like you always do! We truly love you for loving local!!!!

The gift basket winner will be announced February 4, 2020 and the prize must be picked up at My Home Mercantile, Truro.
The prizes do not have cash value. With every purchase made at participating businesses, your name can be entered to win!

Follow the event page on Facebook for updates.

Downtown Truro has teamed up with the brew-master at Salty Dog Brewing Company to craft a limited run of Has Heart Ale (a German style Kölsch).

For the month of February The Nook and Cranny Brew Pub, Sauced Wood Fired Pizza and BellyUp BBQ & Grill will be pulling pints of Has Heart Ale to support the programs and services offered by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre – CSAC.

Purchase a pint of Has Heart Ale for $10.00 (plus tax) in The Nook and Cranny Brew Pub, Sauced Wood Fired Pizza, or BellyUp BBQ & Grill and you get to keep the limited edition 16 oz. glass, PLUS $2 from each purchase will be donated to the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre – CSAC.

If you’d like to take some of this special brew home AND support this valuable community service, pop into Salty Dog Brewing Company to purchase $5 (plus tax) cans. $2 from each can sale will also be donated to the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre – CSAC.

PLUS, buy a limited edition glass or can and be entered in a draw for $100 to be spent at Nook and Cranny, Sauced, Salty Dog or Belly Up!

A sincere Thank You to our MAJOR campaign (and community) sponsor: Salty Dog Brewing for making this partnership happen. Thanks for all your help!

Downtown Dollar Sale and Giveaway!
Buy $40 of Downtown Dollars and immediately win FREE Downtown Dollars!

Each $40 purchase earns you a minimum of $5 for FREE, but you might also draw a $10 or $20! Yahoo!

*Each individual may purchase up to $200.

As a kick off to the holiday season in Downtown Truro – we’re teaming up with Downtown businesses to offer even more reasons to spend Downtown Dollars on Saturday, November 23 in Downtown Truro! Stay tuned for a full listing of participating shops + services and the great deal they’re offering!

Come see us at the Truro Farmers Market Cooperative Saturday, November 23 – 8:00 am until 1:00 pm (or until we run out of money)!

Not sure what Downtown Dollars are?
Downtown Dollars are Truro’s own local currency. Used just like cash and accepted at over 100 downtown Truro businesses, including the Farmer’s Market vendors! Downtown Dollars were created to help keep our money local. Can’t think of the right gift for someone? How about some Downtown Dollars!

To see a list of participating businesses click here.

Come visit us at the Market!