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Nutcracker Stroll Photo Contest - November 7 – December 31, 2025
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📸Snap, tag, and win all season long!
Snap, tag, and win all season long—thanks to our proud sponsor, Nicole Cockerham State Farm, this year’s Nutcracker Stroll Photo Contest is here with more holiday cheer and fun prizes!
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Whether you're striking a pose with your favorite nutcracker or capturing the sparkle of downtown Mebane, we want to see your most creative, cheerful, and spirited shots.
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Weekly Prizes — Courtesy of Nicole Cockerham State Farm
Each week, we’ll choose one winning photo to receive a $20 gift card to the downtown Mebane business of your choice (within our downtown district). Thanks to Nicole Cockerham State Farm, for making these prizes possible and for supporting our downtown community!
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Winners will be announced on our social media accounts and contacted directly.
All photos must be posted publicly and follow the weekly theme to be considered.
How to Enter
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Visit downtown Mebane and take a photo that fits the week’s theme.
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Post your photo on Instagram or Facebook.
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Tag us: Instagram: @VisitDowntownMebaneFacebook: @VisitDowntownMebane
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Use the hashtag #MebaneNutcrackerStroll in your caption.
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Submit your post before Sunday at 11:59 PM each week to qualify.
You can enter multiple times throughout the contest—just make sure each post follows the weekly theme!
Weekly Themes
Week 1 (Nov 7–13): Strike a Pose with a Nutcracker
Get creative with a classic nutcracker selfie or group shot!
Week 2 (Nov 14–20): Holiday Besties
Grab your bestie, partner, coworker or even your favorite shop owner and snap a nutcracker moment together.
Week 3 (Nov 21–27): Festive Fits + Holiday Vibes
Show off your most festive outfit or cozy holiday accessories next to a nutcracker.
Week 4 (Nov 28–Dec 4): Lights, Camera, Sparkle!
Capture the nutcrackers with holiday lights, window displays, or magical night scenes.
Week 5 (Dec 5–11): Nutcracker Shenanigans
Stage a funny or unexpected photo, get playful with props or poses!
Week 6 (Dec 12–18): Pets + Nutcrackers = Magic
Let your furry friend shine in a photo with one of our downtown nutcrackers.
Week 7 (Dec 19–31): Most Magical Moment of the Season
Share your favorite, most heartwarming or magical downtown holiday photo.
A Few Tips
You can find nutcrackers placed all throughout downtown Mebane.
The more creative and festive, the better!
Don’t forget to make your social media post public so we can see it.
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We can’t wait to see your photos—happy strolling, snapping, and celebrating!
Official Rules – Nutcracker Stroll Photo Contest Contest Period The contest runs from Thursday, November 7 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Entries are accepted weekly, based on the schedule of themes listed above. Weekly contests close each Sunday at 11:59 PM (EST). How to Enter Take a photo that fits the weekly theme. Post it on Facebook or Instagram. Use the hashtag #MebaneNutcracker AND tag @VisitDowntownMebane. Make sure your post is public so we can see it. Eligibility Open to all ages. Must be a U.S. resident. No purchase necessary to enter. Employees or board members of DMDC and their immediate families may participate but are not eligible to win prizes. Weekly Prize One winner will be selected each week to receive a $20 gift card to a business located within Mebane’s downtown district. Winners will be announced on Visit Downtown Mebane’s Facebook and Instagram pages and contacted via direct message. Winners must respond within 7 days to claim their prize or it may be forfeited. Photo Use & Permissions By submitting a photo to the contest, you grant Downtown Mebane Development Corporation (DMDC) permission to repost, share, or use your photo for promotional purposes (online, social media, print, etc.). Please only submit photos you have taken yourself. Do not submit images you do not have rights to. Content Guidelines Entries must be family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences. Do not include offensive language, inappropriate gestures, or suggestive content. DMDC reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet these guidelines. General Terms This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. DMDC reserves the right to adjust, suspend, or cancel the contest at any time. Participation in the contest constitutes acceptance of all official rules.