VIP PET EXPO Weekend Giveaway – OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
1. Sponsor
This contest is sponsored by Edmonton Pet Expo (“Sponsor”).
2. Eligibility
The contest is open to legal residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
Entrants must be able to attend the 2026 Edmonton Pet Expo in Edmonton, Alberta on either January 17 or January 18, 2026 at their own expense.
Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of the Sponsor are not eligible to enter.
3. Contest Period
The contest begins on January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM Mountain Time and ends on January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (“Contest Period”).
Entries submitted before or after the Contest Period will not be eligible.
4. How to Enter
No purchase necessary.
You may enter on Instagram or Facebook — or both!
Each platform counts as a separate entry, and all eligible entries will be combined into one random draw.
To Enter on Instagram:
1️⃣ Follow @edmpetexpo on Instagram
2️⃣ Like the giveaway post
3️⃣ Tag a fellow pet lover in the comments
👉 Each tag = 1 entry (tag as many friends as you want!)
BONUS:
🚀 Share the giveaway post to your Instagram Story and tag @edmpetexpo for 5 extra entries
To Enter on Facebook:
1️⃣ Follow Edmonton Pet Expo on Facebook
2️⃣ Like the giveaway post
3️⃣ Tag a fellow pet lover in the comments
👉 Each tag = 1 entry (tag as many friends as you want!)
Important Notes:
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Entries on Instagram and Facebook are counted separately
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Participants may enter on both platforms to increase their chances of winning
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All valid entries will be included in one combined random draw
Entries must comply with the terms of use and community guidelines of Instagram and Facebook.
5. Prize
One (1) winner will receive the following prize package:
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Four (4) general admission tickets to the 2026 Edmonton Pet Expo
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$150 CAD spending money to be used at the event
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One (1) “Best of the Expo” mystery swag bag featuring items from participating vendors
Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $275 CAD
The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.
6. Winner Selection and Notification
The winner will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries after the Contest Period ends.
The winner will be announced on January 12, 2026 via Edmonton Pet Expo’s Instagram Stories and will be contacted by direct message from @edmpetexpo only.
The selected winner must respond within 24 hours of notification to confirm eligibility and acceptance of the prize. If the selected winner does not respond within the allotted time, another winner may be selected at the Sponsor’s discretion.
7. Conditions
By entering, participants agree to:
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Be bound by these Official Contest Rules
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Release and hold harmless the Sponsor from any liability arising from participation or prize use
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Allow the Sponsor to use the winner’s name and/or social media handle for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest if fraud, technical issues, or any other factor beyond reasonable control impairs the integrity of the contest.
8. Privacy
Personal information collected in connection with this contest will be used solely for the administration of the contest and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Platform Disclaimer
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
By entering, participants release Instagram and Facebook from any responsibility related to the contest.
10. General
The Sponsor’s decisions regarding all aspects of the contest are final and binding.
This contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
