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Shop Small, Win Big
Holiday Campaign

When you shop small this holiday season, we all win big!

 

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Back for its 6th holiday season, Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is excited to bring back the Shop Small, Win Big holiday campaign! From November 28 – December 21, 2025, every purchase you make at a locally owned small business in Allegany County is a chance to win. Just upload your receipt and you could take home part of $1,000 in cash prizes.


How It Works

Dates: November 28 – December 21, 2025
Eligible Purchases: In-store or online sales from local, independently owned businesses in Allegany County.

Prizes

  • Weekly Winners: Three (3) $50 Visa gift cards drawn on Thursdays — December 4, 11, and 18, 2025.
  • Grand Prize: One (1) $550 Visa gift card drawn on Monday, December 22, 2025.

The more receipts you submit, the more chances you have to win!


Contest Overview

  • Contest opens at 8:00 AM Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Contest closes 11:59 PM Sunday, December 21, 2025
  • Weekly $50 gift card winners drawn on Dec. 4, 11, 18
  • Grand prize winner drawn on Dec. 22

All drawings will be conducted using Random.org.

 


PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

Contest Rules

  • Each receipt = one entry (submit a separate entry form for each purchase).
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Unlimited entries allowed.
  • Entrants must be 18 years or older.
  • Winners contacted via the email provided on entry form.
  • Winners have 24 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.
  • Entrants may win one (1) $50 Visa gift card plus the $550 grand prize.

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Why Shop Small?

Shopping local keeps more dollars in Allegany County, supports small business owners, and strengthens our community during the holiday season. Whether it’s a gift from a downtown boutique, a cozy dinner at a local restaurant, or an online order from a hometown maker, your purchase makes a difference.

Shop small. Upload your receipt. Win big.


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