Thinking Ahead: Bright Ideas for Summer Contests

Secure seasonal sponsors with these summer contest ideas that will help them reach their target audience

Summer is a time for vacationing, outdoor concerts and fairs, and Independence Day. Play off these summer contest ideas and come up with originals that your sponsors will love and your players will want to enter.

summer contest ideas

June Contest Ideas:

  • Father’s Day
  • Vacation Sweepstakes
  • Golf Package Giveaway
  • Backyard BBQ Sweepstakes
  • Wedding Giveaway Sweepstakes
  • Music Festival Giveaways (Bonarroo, Coachella, Burning Man and Lollapalooza)

Potential Sponsors: Hardware stores, golf courses, travel agency, resorts/hotels, airlines, wedding venues, photographer/videographer, bridal shops

July Contest Ideas:

  • 4th of July
  • Summer Vacation Photo Contest
  • London Summer Games Contest
  • It’s So Hot Contest

Potential Sponsors: Firework stands, camera shops, athletic stores, hardware stores, heating/cooling services

August Contest Ideas:

  • Beach Baby Photo Contest
  • Cutest Preschooler Photo Contest
  • Back to School Coloring Contest
  • Back to School Makeover Contest

Potential Sponsors: Outdoor fairs or events, beauty salons, schools, camera shops, children’s clothing shops, toy stores

Do you have a great summer contest lined up? Tell us about it below.

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