Live Passionately - Virginia is For Lovers
Virginia’s 40 Years of Travel Passions sweepstakes
sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation

Please read these Official Rules carefully:

1. TO ENTER:   There is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be 21 years of age or older and a resident of the United States to enter. To participate log on to www.Virginia.org/40  and access the entry form. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the required participant information. Forty winners will be drawn at random. The grand prize winner may choose one of the four (4) four-day, three-night grand prize vacations to Virginia described below. Thirty-nine (39) first-prize winners will each receive one of the vacations to Virginia as described below.

2. WINNER SELECTION: Selection of winners will be made at random at Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA 23219, as follows: One first prize winner will be drawn on each of the following dates in 2009: February 20, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 7, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4, September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6 and November 13. Each first prize winner will receive the prize for that date, described below. One grand prize winner will be drawn on November 23, 2009, and may choose one of the four grand prize options described below. The prizes must be claimed within 7 days of notification of winning. First prize winners are not eligible to win the grand prize. The odds of winning will be determined by the total number of eligible entries received. Winners will be notified by telephone and/or by email. All prizes will be awarded. Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. If any prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the Virginia Tourism Corporation reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. Entrants agree the Virginia Tourism Corporation has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this promotion and that a decision by the Virginia Tourism Corporation is final and binding. Winner and travel companions, by acceptance of the prize, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion, and each of their employees, representatives, contractors, sponsors and advertisers, from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs or claims related to any allegation regarding the award of, the receipt of, or the use of their prize. The Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion are not responsible for personal injury of any prize winner or travel companion incurred in connection with the use of the prize. Winner assumes all applicable tax liability for his or her prize.

Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use the winners' and travel companions’ names, voices, pictures, likenesses, and city and state of residences and any information provided on the application form (with the exception of physical address, email, and phone number) for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion (except where prohibited) in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, its affiliates, partners and sponsors, without additional compensation.

A potential winner may be requested to provide the sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the winning entry. If a dispute cannot be resolved, the entry will be deemed ineligible. The winner may be required to execute Affidavit of Eligibility and winner and travel companion Liability/Publicity Releases, which must be returned within 14 days of attempted notification or an alternate winner may be chosen.

For details on obtaining the prize, the winner should contact the Virginia Tourism Corporation at 804-545-5575.

3. PRIZES: The sweepstakes period runs from 12 a.m. (midnight) on January 23, 2009, to 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2009, Eastern time at the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s offices. There are 40 Sweepstakes prizes described below.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL SELECT ONE OF THE FOUR PRIZES DESCRIBED BELOW

Grand Prize Option #1: History on Wheels in Richmond
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for two (2) from the winner's nearest major city to Richmond International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights (one room) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Complimentary admission for two (2) to Richmond area attractions

Tour for two (2) by Segway of Richmond

Dinner for (2) at Sam Millers Restaurant, including meeting with Mitch Bowman.

Gift baskets from the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Mitch Bowman is subject to his availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $2,328.00

Grand Prize Option #2: Ultimate Artistic Passions in Abingdon
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights at the Martha Washington Inn

Tickets for two (2) to The Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia

$100 meal card for dining in at some of Abingdon's fine restaurants

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Gary Carroll is subject to his availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $2,360.00

Grand Prize Option #3: Southern Sophistication at The Homestead
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for two (2) from the winner's nearest major city to Richmond International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights (one room) at The Homestead Resort, with breakfast and dinner included each day, excluding alcoholic beverages.

Welcome gift of flowers and chocolates in room

One (1) 50-minute Passion Fruit Massage

One (1) Passion Fruit Bubble Bath

Private wine pairing with Mary Watson DeLauder, Virginia wine expert.

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Mary Watson DeLauder is subject to her availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $4,278.00

Grand Prize Option #4: Virginia Beach Adrenaline Adventure
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for four (4) from winner's nearest major city to Norfolk International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for four (4) for four (4) nights (two rooms) at the Courtyard Oceanfront North

A two-hour instructional group climbing program for four (4) at the Virginia Beach Rock Gym, all equipment included

Enrollment for four (4) in the Surf & Adventure three-day surf camp

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Surf & Adventure camp is seasonal and may not be available when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $3,625.00

FIRST PRIZE WINNERS OF DRAWINGS ON THE FOLLOWING 39 DATES WILL RECEIVE THE PRIZE LISTED FOR THAT DATE:

Prize# 1: Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Drawing Date: 2/20/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South

Complimentary breakfast buffet for two (2) each morning

Complimentary shuttle to Dulles Airport and Udvar Hazy Air & Space Museum

Private tour for two (2) of Udvar Hazy Air & Space Museum

30-minute barnstormer ride for two (2) with Blue Ridge Biplane Rides

Conditions: Travel must be taken between March 1, 2009, and Feburary 28, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply
Total Retail Value: $737.00

Prize# 2: Beach Ecothusiast
Drawing Date: 2/27/2009
Lodging for four (4) for seven (7) nights (condo accommodations) at the Sanctuary at False Cape

Kayak Eco Tour for four (4) by Wild River Outfitters

Complimentary admission for four (4) to the Virginia Aquarium Marine

Science Center and four (4) IMAX theater tickets

Four (4) Harbor Seal Splash Experiences

Conditions: Travel must be taken between March 1, 2009, and February 28, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $4,000.00

Prize# 3: A Passion for Star Power!
Drawing Date: 3/6/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Two (2) VIP tickets to Liza Minnelli concert on April 24, 2009

Complimentary admission for two (2) to Norfolk attractions

Cruise for two (2) on the Spirit of Norfolk

Cruise for two (2) on the American Rover

Dinner for two (2) at Sterling’s Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Conditions:
Restrictions: Travel must be taken between April 24-26, 2009, in order to attend the Liza Minelli and Carla Cook concerts.
Total Retail Value: $780.00

Prize# 4: Presidential Pride at the Boar's Head Inn
Drawing Date: 3/13/2009
Lodging for two (2) for three (3) nights at the Boar’s Head Inn

Admission for two (2) to four (4) presidential homes and Rotunda tour at the University of Virginia

Dinner for two (2) at the Old Mill Room at the Boar’s Head Inn, excluding alcoholic beverages

Conditions: Travel must be taken between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging subject to availability and blackout dates may apply
Total Retail Value: $882.00

Prize# 5: A Taste of Rockbridge County
Drawing Date: 3/20/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Herring Hall

Private tour for two (2) of c.1750's Wade's Mill and gift basket of whole grain, stone ground flours and mixes

Tasting for two (2) at Virginia Gold Orchard of Asian pears and gift box certified organic fruit

Gift certificates to Uncorked, Cocoa Mill, and Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe

Tour and tasting for two (2) at Lexington Valley Vineyard and Rockbridge Vineyard

Choice of lunch or dinner for (2) at the Red Hen and the Southern Inn Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Conditions: Travel must be taken between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. Organic Asian pears available August through December.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $535.00

Prize# 6: Bluegrass Legends of the Crooked Road
Drawing Date: 3/27/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights, Sunday-Thursday, at the Davis Bourne Inn, with breakfast and afternoon tea each day.

Dinner for two (2) at Journey's End Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Crooked Road gift basket

Guided tour for two (2) at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Conditions: Travel must be taken Sunday-Thursday between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2009. Mountain Music Jam at the Historic 1908 Courthouse is held on Wednesday evenings.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $550.00

Prize# 7: Seaside Serenity at the Tides Inn
Drawing Date: 4/3/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (midweek stay) at the Tides Inn Resort and breakfast two (2) mornings

Golf for two (2) on the Golden Eagle Golf Course

Tour and tasting at Ingleside Winery

Oyster shucking lesson with four-time world champion oyster shucker Deborah Pratt

Conditions: Travel must be taken between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Resort is closed during January and February. Oyster shucking lesson is subject to availability of Deborah Pratt.
Restrictions: Lodging is for Sunday-Thursday and is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,258.00

Prize# 8: Sweet Dreams at Historic Inns
Drawing Date: 4/10/2009
Lodging for two (2) for one (1) night (one room) at The Oaks Victorian Inn, with welcome gift in room and private tour by owner

Lodging for two (2) for one (1) night at the Rockwood Manor, with welcome reception and private tour by owner

Two (2) etched wine glasses and two (2) robes

Dinner for two (2) at the Summit Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Massages for two (2)

Conditions: Travel must be taken between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $870.00

Prize# 9: Shopping and Spa Sensations at the Ritz-Carlton
Drawing Date: 4/17/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights at The Ritz-Carlton and breakfast each day at the Steak House Restaurant

Spa credit of $260 at The Ritz-Carlton Day Spa

Dinner for two (2) at Chima Brazillian

Assistance of a personal shopper and shopping discounts from stores at Tysons Galleria

Conditions: Travel must be taken between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,950.00

Prize# 10: Nautical Nature of Newport News
Drawing Date: 4/24/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Point Plaza Suites

Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Hampton Inn & Suites

Breakfast for two (2) each morning at Chatfields or Hampton Inn & Suites

Dinner for two (2) at Hilton Village restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Gift basket of Newport News items

Complimentary admission to Newport News area attractions

Conditions: Travel must be taken between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,060.00

Prize# 11: Adventure in Page County
Drawing Date: 5/1/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights at Gander Island Cabins

Two-hour ATV Trip for two (2) with Appalachian Adventures

Canoe trip for two (2) with Shenandoah River Outfitters

Tour for two (2) of Teaching Garden at Apple Cottage and tasting of store's foods

Conditions: Travel must be taken between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010. Four weeks advance notice required.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $800.00

Prize# 12: Tell Tale Heart Tour in Richmond
Drawing Date: 5/8/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Linden Row Inn, including free valet parking and complimentary breakfast for (2) each morning

Admission for two (2) to Edgar Allen Poe Museum and gift basket

Tour for two (2) by Segway of Richmond

Two (2) tickets to St. John’s Church

Lunch for two (2) at Poe’s Pub

Complimentary admission passes for two (2) to more than 35 Richmond Region museums and attractions.

Conditions: Travel must be taken between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and black out dates may apply
Total Retail Value: $1,249.00

Prize# 13: Luxury Wine and Dine Escape
Drawing Date: 5/15/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Wedmore Place

Reserve tour and tasting at Williamsburg Winery's reserve cellar

Two (2) crystal glasses

Dinner for two (2) at Café Provencal, excluding alcoholic beverages

Conditions: Travel must be taken between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $800.00

Prize# 14: Music in the Mountains
Drawing Date: 5/22/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Wintergreen Resort

Admission tickets for two (2) to 2009 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival, compliments of Wintergreen Performing Arts

Conditions: Travel must be taken between July 6-August 2, 2009, to attend the 2009 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival.
Restrictions:
Total Retail Value: $718.00

Prize# 15: Bird Watching Luxury
Drawing Date: 5/29/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Hummingbird Inn

Complimentary gift basket including an outdoor guide, trail mix, bottles of waters, a $50 gift certificate to Walkabout Outfitters, and a hummingbird feeder

Private birdwatching expedition for two (2) with a local expert

Gourmet picnic lunch for two (2) from The Patisserie Cafe

Tickets for two (2) for a concert or play at Theater at Lime Kiln

Conditions: Travel must be taken between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. Suggested time for best birdwatching conditions is summer and autumn. Theater at Lime Kiln is open seasonally May through October.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $530.00

Prize# 16: Eastern Shore Ecothusiast
Drawing Date: 6/5/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Comfort Suites, Chincoteague

Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Exmore

Birdwatching/ecotourism cruise for two (2) with Linda J. Charters

Canoe or kayak excursion for two (2) with Wildlife Excursions

Cash card for dining at some of Chincoteague's fine restaurants

Conditions: Travel must be taken between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $650.00

Prize# 17: Prime Adventure at Primland
Drawing Date: 6/12/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights in a Mountain Cabin at Primland, including breakfast and dinner for two days (excluding alcoholic beverages.)

Guided ATV tour for two (2)

Winner's choice of one of the following: guided horseback tour for two (2) OR clay target shooting for two (2)

Conditions: Travel must be taken between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,290.00

Prize# 18: Have it Your Way in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay
Drawing Date: 6/19/2009
Lodging for two (2) for three (3) nights (one room), one night each at three (3) of the bed and breakfasts in the Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia Chesapeake Bay B&B members (winner's choice of which three)

Breakfast for two (2) each morning at the b&bs

Dinner for two (2) each evening at a restaurant near the b&bs, excluding alcoholic beverages

Cruise for two (2) of the Chesapeake Bay

Wine tour and tasting for two (2) at Ingleside Vineyards

Gift basket and gift certificates from local stores

Conditions: Travel must be taken between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. Cruise is seasonal and may not be available when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackkout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $920.00

Prize# 19: Pontooning Around Southern Virginia
Drawing Date: 6/26/2009
Lodging for six (6) for seven (7) nights at Occoneechee State Park

Pontoon boat for five (5) days (Monday-Friday) from Clarkesville Marine Rentals

Guided tour of the Visitor Center & Native American Museum


Conditions: Travel must be taken between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,575.00

Prize# 20: Elope to Virginia
Drawing Date: 7/6/2009
Lodging Sunday-Thursday for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the White Fence Bed & Breakfast, with breakfast each morning

Flowers and chocolates upon arrival

Officiating and filing by Officiat of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Wedding cake

Digital photos of ceremony and on-line wedding album by Mostly Portraits

Dinner for two (2) at a local restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Bridal bouquet and boutonniere

Pair of crystal champagne flutes

$25 gift certificate for a return stay at the White Fence

Conditions: Travel must be taken Sunday-Thursday between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010. Maximum of four (4) guests may attend by prior arrangement and at an additional charge.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $635.00

Prize# 21: Walk in the footsteps of famous Generals and unsung heroes
Drawing Date: 7/10/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Wytestone Suites

Guided tour of area battlefields and Ellwood

Commemorative volume of "Monuments of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Military Parks"

Commemorative photo (in period costume) at National Civil War Life Museum

Two (2) boxed lunches from the Pear Tree

Complimentary admission for two (2) to area attractions

Dinner for two (2) at Vita Felice in Fredericksburg, excluding alcoholic beverages


Conditions: Travel must be taken between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply
Total Retail Value: $940.00

Prize# 22: Ham, History, Hospitality and HeART in Smithfield
Drawing Date: 7/17/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Smithfield Station in Smithfield with complimentary breakfast each morning

Dinner for two (2) at Smithfield Station, excluding alcoholic beverages

Meal for two (2) at Captain Chuck-a-Mucks, excluding alcoholic beverages

Two (2) tickets to Smithfield Little Theater

Complimentary admission to Smithfield attractions

Smithfield Ham

Passport to Savings discount book from shops in Smithfield

Conditions: Travel must be taken between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010. Smithfield Little Theater performances are seasonable and may not be occurring when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $943.00

Prize# 23: Into the Wild along the Wilderness Road
Drawing Date: 7/24/2009
Lodging for six (6) for seven nights (one cabin) at Hungry Mother State Park

Guided tour for six (6) at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians

Virginia Wilderness Road Gift Basket

Conditions: Travel must be taken between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $702.00

Prize# 24: Inspire your Creative Side in the Roanoke Valley
Drawing Date: 7/31/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Hotel Roanoke and breakfast each morning

Couples massage for two (2)

Tickets for two (2) to paint a pottery item of your choice

Emerson Creek Pottery Welcome gift package

Two (2) tickets for a Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performance

$100 cash card to purchase a candlelight dinner for two (2)

Guided tour of the Taubman Museum of Art

Complimentary admission to Roanoke area attractions

Conditions: Travel must be taken between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $785.00

Prize# 25: Epicurean Experience in Breathtaking Rappahannock
Drawing Date: 8/7/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) Sunday-Thursday at the Foster Harris House

Dinner for two (2) hosted by innkeeper and chef John MacPherson, excluding alcoholic beverages

Tour for two (2) of Rappahannock Cellars and Gadino Cellars

Three-hour guided bicycle tour for two (2) by Tour d'Epicure Virginia Cycling Adventures

Signed copy of the Foster Harris Cookbook

Conditions: Travel must be taken Sunday-Thursday between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,000.00

Prize# 26: Rock Climbing in the Shenandoah Valley
Drawing Date: 8/14/2009
Lodging Sunday-Friday for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room), at a lodge in the Shenandoah National Park and breakfast and dinner each day at the lodge

Rock climbing for two (2) with an experienced guide

Admission for two (2) to Luray Caverns

Conditions: Travel must be taken Sunday-Friday between September 1- 24 and November 8-24, 2009 or April 4- September 23 and November 7-23 , 2010. Excludes all Saturdays and holiday weekends plus all days during peak fall season. Shenandoah National Park lodging is closed December-March. Rock climbing is seasonal (mid-May thru mid-September) and may not be available when winner travels. $15 per vehicle federal access fee to the Shenandoah Park is not included.
Restrictions:
Total Retail Value: $770.00

Prize# 27: Oyster Oasis on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Drawing Date: 8/21/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Waterside Inn including breakfast each morning

Two (2) tickets to the Oyster Festival

Dinner for two (2) at Woody's Beach Barbeque, excluding alcoholic beverages

Lunch for two (2) at the Sea Star Cafe, excluding alcoholic beverages

Dinner for two (2) at Bill's Seafood Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Private tour for two (2) of the Beebe Ranch

Tips on shucking from Oyster Festival shucker Clarence Payton

Opportunity to be a judge in the "Best Space" Awards

Gift basket of Chincoteague and Oyster Festival items

Conditions: Travel must be taken between September 1, 2009, and August 31, 2010. Winner must travel between October 10-12, 2009, to participate in Oyster Festival activities.
Restrictions: If winner travels other than October 10-12, 2009, lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $534.00

Prize# 28: Sojourn Through Virginia’s Heartland
Drawing Date: 8/28/2009
Lodging for two (2) for three (3) nights at Historic Longwood Bed & Breakfast

Three (3) dinners for two (2) and two (2) lunches for two (2) at - one (1)each at Charley’s Waterfront Café, Mulligan’s Sports Grille, Macado’s, Your Just Desserts, Rock-N-Sam’s Grille, excluding alcoholic beverages

$60 fuel/gift card from Sheetz in Farmville

Admission for two (2) to Patrick Henry National Memorial (Red Hill)

Guided tour of Sailor's Creek State Park with Chris Calkins, author of "Thirty-Six Hours Before Appomattox"

Self-guided driving tour of local attractions

Conditions: Travel must be taken between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging subject to availabiltiy and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $502.00

Prize# 29: Feel the Thunder in Martinsville
Drawing Date: 9/4/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Clubhouse Bed and Breakfast Resort

Two (2) tickets for the Martinsville 500

Two (2) Pit Passes

Conditions: Travel must be taken between October 24-26, 2009, to attend the Martinsville 500 on October 25.
Restrictions:
Total Retail Value: $800.00

Prize# 30: Small Town Hound: Bedford Style
Drawing Date: 9/11/2009
Lodging for two (2) for three (3) nights at winner's choice of Bedford bed & breakfast, Bedford hotel, the Peaks of Otter Lodge, or Mariner’s Landing at Smith Mountain Lake

One (1) lunch for two (2) and one (1) dinner for two (2) at area restaurants, excluding alcoholic beverages

Cruise for two (2) on The Virginia Dare

Admission for two (2) at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and The National D-Day Memorial

Gift basket that includes “Poplar Forest and Thomas Jefferson” autographed by the author S. Allen Chambers

Conditions: Travel must be taken between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $800.00

Prize# 31: Golf, Beer & Battlefields
Drawing Date: 9/18/2009
Lodging for four (4) for two (2) nights (2 rooms) at Homewood Suites

Round of golf for four (4), including cart fees, at Cannon Ridge Golf Course

Guided battlefield tour for four (4) with Hallowed Grounds Tours

Admission for four (4) to the White Oak Civil War Museum in Stafford

Admission and complimentary photo at the Civil War Life Museum

Complimentary passes for four (4) to nine area historic sites

Conditions: Travel must be taken between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,350.00

Prize# 32: Hometown Haunts: Past, Present, and Future
Drawing Date: 9/25/2009
Lodging for four (4) for two (2) night (two rooms) at the Mangus House B&B, breakfast and dinner each day.

Dinner for one (1) evening, excluding alcoholic beverages, with local paranormal enthuasist Boyd Collins

Admission for four (4) to Theater at Lime Kiln, Professor Cline's Haunted Monster Museum, Haunting Tales, and Escape from Dinosaur Kingdom.

Personal meeting with Professor Mark Cline

Conditions: Travel must be taken between October 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010. The Theater at Lime Kiln and the Haunting Tales are seasonal attractions and may not be open when winner travels. Meeting with Professor Mark Cline is subject to his availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $732.00

Prize# 33: A Williamsburg White House
Drawing Date: 10/2/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at the Williamsburg White House Inn, with breakfast and afternoon reception each day

Two (2) America’s Historic Triangle passes with admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center and Yorktown Battlefield

Conditions: Travel must be taken between November 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $745.00

Prize# 34: Tattoos, Ghosts & Leeches
Drawing Date: 10/9/2009
Lodging for four (4) for two (2) weekend nights (two rooms) at the Schooler House in Fredericksburg

Tour for four (4) by Ghosts of Fredericksburg

Tour for four (4) of Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

Four (4) commemorative tattoos at Sorry Mom Tattoos

Gift certificates for shopping and dining, excluding alcoholic beverages, in downtown Fredericksburg

Conditions: Travel must be taken between November 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010. Ghost Tours are seasonal and may not be available when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $950.00

Prize# 35: Coastal Culinary Tour
Drawing Date: 10/16/2009
Lodging for four (4) for four (4) nights (two rooms) at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Tour and tasting for four (4)at The Royal Chocolate

Croc’s 19th Street Bistro cooking and wine tasting class for four (4)

Conditions: Travel must be taken between December 1, 2009, and November 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $1,520.00

Prize# 36: Founding Fathers and Founding Farmers
Drawing Date: 10/23/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) weekend nights (one room) at the Hilton Springfield, including breakfast on Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

Admission for two (2) to George Washington's Mount Vernon and behind-the-scenes VIP tour

Admission for two (2) to the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run

Lunch for two (2) at the Mount Vernon Inn, excluding alcoholic beverages

Conditions: Travel must be taken Friday-Saturday between November 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010. Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run is seasonal and may not be open when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $735.00

Prize# 37: Christmas in the Mountains
Drawing Date: 10/30/2009
Lodging for two (2) for three (3) nights at the Poplar Hill Cottage

Admission for two (2) to the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

Two (2) tickets to Natural Tunnel’s Lighting of the Tunnel event with chairlift ride in Duffield

Meet with Virginia State Park Ranger to learn details about the process of "Lighting the Tunnel" for the holiday.

Dinner for two (2) at Mosby’s Restaurant, excluding alcoholic beverages

Two (2) tickets for the Carter Family fold

Gift basket from Mountain Rose Vineyards

Conditions: Travel may be taken from December 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010. Festival of Trees and Lighting of the Tunnel components of the prize are available only in December.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability.
Total Retail Value: $575.00

Prize# 38: Thrills and Chills at Wintergreen Resort
Drawing Date: 11/6/2009
Lodging mid-week for four (4) for two (2) nights in a two-bedroom condominium at Wintergreen Resort

Lift tickets for four (4) for two (2) days

Complimentary equipment for four (4)

One (1) session for four (4) of private instructions in the terrain park

One (1) two-hour session for four (4) of tubing at the Plunge

Conditions: Travel must be taken mid-week between November 1, 2009 and March 15, 2010 and cannot be taken during a holiday.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability.
Total Retail Value: $1,752.00

Prize# 39: Norfolk - By Land and By Sea
Drawing Date: 11/13/2009
Lodging for two (2) for two (2) nights (one room) at Tazewell Hotel in Norfolk with complimentary breakfast each morning

Two (2) premium (3rd row) tickets for two (2) for select performances during the 2010 season at Chrysler Hall

Dinner for two (2) aboard Spirit of Norfolk, excluding alcoholic beverages

Four (4) $25 gift cards for lunch or dinner at Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse, excluding alcoholic beverages

Tour for two (2) at Rowena’s Jam and Jelly Factory

Complimentary admission for two (2) to Norfolk area attractions

Conditions: Travel must be taken between December 1, 2009, and November 30, 2010. Performances at the Chrysler Hall are seasonable and may not be available when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $960.00

Prize# 41: History on Wheels in Richmond
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for two (2) from the winner's nearest major city to Richmond International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights (one room) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Complimentary admission for two (2) to Richmond area attractions

Tour for two (2) by Segway of Richmond

Dinner for (2) at Sam Millers Restaurant, including meeting with Mitch Bowman.

Gift baskets from the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Mitch Bowman is subject to his availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $2,328.00

Prize# 42: Ultimate Artistic Passions in Abingdon
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights at the Martha Washington Inn

Tickets for two (2) to The Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia

$100 meal card for dining in at some of Abingdon's fine restaurants

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Gary Carroll is subject to his availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $2,360.00

Prize# 43: Southern Sophistication at The Homestead
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for two (2) from the winner's nearest major city to Richmond International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for two (2) for four (4) nights (one room) at The Homestead Resort, with breakfast and dinner included each day, excluding alcoholic beverages.

Welcome gift of flowers and chocolates in room

One (1) 50-minute Passion Fruit Massage

One (1) Passion Fruit Bubble Bath

Private wine pairing with Mary Watson DeLauder, Virginia wine expert.

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Meeting with Mary Watson DeLauder is subject to her availability.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $4,278.00

Prize# 44: Virginia Beach Adrenaline Adventure
Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Round trip economy airfare for four (4) from winner's nearest major city to Norfolk International Airport

Rental car for five (5) days

Lodging for four (4) for four (4) nights (two rooms) at the Courtyard Oceanfront North

A two-hour instructional group climbing program for four (4) at the Virginia Beach Rock Gym, all equipment included

Enrollment for four (4) in the Surf & Adventure three-day surf camp

Conditions: Travel must be taken between January 1-December 31, 2010. Surf & Adventure camp is seasonal and may not be available when winner travels.
Restrictions: Lodging is subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
Total Retail Value: $3,625.00

4. ELIGIBILITY:  Only one entry per person and one winner per household. Sweepstakes are open only to legal residents of the United States who are 21 years of age or older. The sweepstakes are void where prohibited by law or restricted. The sweepstakes are not open to employees or immediate family members of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion, Virginia Tourism Corporation’s board members or their immediate family, and Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s board members or their immediate family.

The winner must be 21 years of age or older. Winner’s travel companion(s) must be one of the following:  a) 21 years of age or older, or b) if travel companion is a minor, must be the child or legal ward of the winner, or c) if travel companion is a minor and not a child or legal ward of the winner, then the winner must provide such minor’s parent or legal guardian’s notarized written permission and liability/publicity release prior to ticketing of prize. The winner and travel companion must travel on the same itinerary and possess all required travel documents and identification (including, without limitation, visas and a valid passport, if applicable).

5. DISCLAIMERS:  The Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism Corporation board members, Virginia Economic Development Partnership board members, participating destinations and partners are not responsible for errors in printing or electronic presentation of the Sweepstakes. Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, incorrect, garbled, or incompletely received, for any reason, including by reason of hardware, software, browser, or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility at Sponsor's servers or elsewhere, will not be eligible. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation of the web site. Use of bots or other automated process to enter is prohibited and may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify any promotion not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, force majeure or technical failures of any sort. The Virginia Tourism Corporation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. In the event of a dispute regarding on-line entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized holder of the e-mail account submitted at the time of entry. Authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by the Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization that is responsible for arranging e-mail address for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Rules are subject to any requirements/limitations imposed by the FCC. Winner and travel companions agree that Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism Corporation board members, Virginia Economic Development Partnership board members, participating destinations and other participating partners in the promotion their subsidiaries, affiliates, agents and promotion agencies shall not be liable for injuries or losses of any kind resulting from acceptance of or use of prizes. All traveling companions of the winner, and the parents and legal guardians of any minor traveling companions, by accepting any of the benefits of the prizes awarded, shall have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this disclaimer. All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply. Sweepstakes rules shall be governed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.