Cooperstown Winter Carnival
3 Days of Fun!
Come enjoy the 50th Winter Carnival in Cooperstown with a 3 days of outdoor fun! Everything begins February 4th. Check back at www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for the schedule of events.
Medallion Hunt – WIN $500
A Medallion Is Hidden Somewhere In Cooperstown!
Find the clues to the medallion’s location inside issues of THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL and HOMETOWN ONEONTA.
1. WHERE:
Medallion will only be hidden on Village Public Property.
a. Medallion will NOT be hidden on private property.
b. Medallion will NOT be hidden on Doubleday Field.
c. Medallion will NOT be hidden in any construction sites.
**No Village property will be dug up or destroyed during the Medallion Hunt.
2. WHO:
Anyone can participate in the Medallion Hunt, EXCEPT:
a. Immediate family members of the Winter Carnival Committee are INELIGIBLE to win the Medallion Hunt prize.
b. All contestants under the age of 18 must have permission of a parent or guardian to participate.
c. All contestants agree that the Freeman’s Journal and the
Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, their advertisers
and agents, and the Village of Cooperstown and town of Otsego will have no liability whatsoever, and will be held harmless by contestants of any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting in whole of, in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in contest.
More Info: CooperstownCarnival.org
3. WHEN:
Clues about the location will be published by the Freeman’s Journal for three weeks prior to Winter Carnival.
a. When the medallion is found, the finder must immediately return it to the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee
, by calling 607-282-2762.
b. The winner will be required to execute and return a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY and GENERAL RELEASE FORM within 14 days of notification. If winner is under the age of 18, the Certificate must be signed by his or her parent or guardian. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.
CLUES WILL APPEAR EVERY WEEK IN THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL AND HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Coloring Contest
Hey Boys And Girls!
Pick up your copy of The Freeman’s Journal or Hometown Oneonta today for the exclusive coloring contest entry form!
Get out your crayons and color our Winter Carnival “Kick Off” Snowman! Send your masterpiece into The Freeman’s Journal (see contest rules) for a chance to win a prize! ALL artwork will be displayed in The Freeman’s Journal windowsat 21 Railroad Avenue in Cooperstown.
RULES:
1. Contest open to children 12 and under.
2. Prizes awarded to the top 3 of the following age groups: 0-3, 4-7, 8-12.
3. One entry allowed per person.
4. All entries must be submitted bynoon on Sunday, February 7th. Winners will be announced at the carnival closer onSunday, February 7th.
You do not need to be present to receive your prize!
Entries can be dropped off or mailed to The Freeman’s Journal Office, 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown, By February 5th, or dropped off at the Carnival Kiosk in Pioneer Park during the Winter Carnival February 5th-7th, or mailed to P.O. Box 912, Cooperstown, New York, 13326. All entries
must be received by February 6th.
