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411 NOLA Contests

1. To honor the publication of the 2nd edition of poet Asia Rainey’s book Soul Chant and to celebrate the upcoming WRITE, NOLA! POETRY FESTIVAL, a two-day festival aimed at revitalizing the local poetry scene, 411 NOLA is sponsoring a contest for poets and spoken word artists.  We are calling it the “Poetic Soul Contest”.   Deadline to enter is December 31, 2011 at 11:55 p. m. CST.  For full details and for info on how to enter, click here.
2. Win a pair of tickets for a walking tour courtesy of Strange True Tours of New Orleans.  This R-rated  tour tells the true tales of thieves, prostitutes, murders, and malcontents.  You’ve never been on a tour like this and you’ll never forget it once you do. The winner is Christine Christy! Stay tuned to win another pair of tickets – coming soon!

On-going Contests

1. Every Saturday (rain or shine) from 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m., you can register to win a box of fresh produce at the Sankofa Market (corner of St. Claude and Caffin in the Lower 9th Ward).  There is no fee to register.  Call 504-875-4268 for more info.
2. NOLA.com has several contests going on all of the time.  Check them out!
3. WGNO, a local broadcast station, has many contests going on all of the time.  Click here for info.
4. Each Friday afternoon, the Contemporary Arts Center gives away prizes on its Facebook page.  The promo is called Free Facbeook Friday!
5. “Like” the Magazine St. Facebook page and you can enter to win weekly prizes!
6. Gambit Weekly gives away prizes every week.  See what you can win today.
7. Magic 101.9 offers great contests on a regular basis.  Click  here for info.
8. The New Orleans Saints football team has its own contests page.  Visit it for chances to win tickets and other great prizes.
9. Each month, NOLA.com has a different photo contest.  If you are a shutterbug, then be sure to check each one out!
10. Each week, the Dog Levee Dish, a website dubbed “The Canine’s Guide to the Crescent City” sponsors a “Pet of the Week” contest.  Local or not, your furry companion can be the star of New Orleans.  Click here to see previous winning entries.
11. Are you a competitive eater?  Click here to find any NOLA-based or -related eating contests going on now.