2025 Snow Stake Contest
❄️ Official Rules – SVDV Chamber First Snowfall Contest ❄️
Think you can predict the first snowfall of the season in Southern Vermont? Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant of your choice in Wilmington or Dover!
📅 Contest Entry Period
Entries will be accepted up until 11:59 PM Friday, October 24, 2025 (as defined below). Guesses will not be accepted after October 24.
📝 How to Enter
- Comment on the official Instagram contest post with:
- The date you believe the first official snowfall will occur
- Tag two friends you’d love to enjoy the snow with
- Follow @visit_vermont on Instagram
Only entries that meet all three steps will be considered valid.
📏 Definition of First Official Snowfall
- The first official snowfall is defined as 1 inch or more of snow
- Snowfall is measured by the SVDV Chamber Official Snow Stake, located in Downtown Wilmington in Southern Vermont
- Measurements are taken daily at 10:00 AM
- Any snowfall after 10:00 AM will be counted toward the next day’s measurement
🏆 Prize
- One winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to a Wilmington or Dover restaurant of their choice
- If multiple participants correctly guess the same date, one winner will be randomly selected from those tied
📣 Winner Announcement
- The winner will be announced on @visit_vermont once the official snow stake records the qualifying snowfall
- The winner will also be contacted via direct message on Instagram
⚠️ Additional Terms
- Participants must be 18 years or older to enter
- The contest is open to U.S. residents only
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram
- No purchase is necessary to enter or win
- By entering, participants agree to allow the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce to use their name and entry for promotional purposes
Questions? Contact us at info@visitvermont.com
Good luck—and let it snow! ❄️