Fall contest ideas for September, October, and November
Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. Consider running contests centered around back-to-school, football (pro, college or highschool all are fantastic contests), Halloween photo contests and favorite Thanksgiving recipes. See below for a full list of ideas for the next few months and sponsors you should target for each contest.
September
- Labor Day Photo Contest
- Back-to-School Cutest Kid Photo
- Back-to-School Makeover Contest
- Pro, college or high school Football Contest
- Grandparents Day (September 9th):
- Photo contests
- essay contest
Potential Sponsors: Community centered business, local schools, hardware stores, school supply retailers, sports bars, sporting good stores, venues, local gift shops, golf courses, outdoor supply shops, local pick your own orchards
October
- Homecoming Photo Contest
- Best Tailgate Photo Contest
- Best School Spirit
- Fall Foliage Contest
- Halloween
- Best Trick’r Treater photo contest
- Cutest pet costume
- Best adult Halloween costume
Potential Sponsors: Costume shops, Halloween supply shops, haunted houses, party supply shops, banks, dress shops, athletic apparel stores, local grocery stores, insurance companies, camera supply shops
November
- Election Day- Presidential Lookalikes
- Thanksgiving Contests
- Best parade photo
- Recipe contest
- Enter to win a ride on a float
- Thanksgiving trivia contest
- Hunting Contest
Potential Sponsors: Grocers, cooking classes, camera shops, outdoor supply shops, lodges