12 Days of NEPA — 2020 Holiday Giveaway

Writer Jonathan Davies

Posted: November 11, 2020

We’re Kicking Off the Holiday Season With 12 Days of NEPA Giveaways

Thanks for following along and for supporting so many of NEPA’s amazing local businesses!

If there’s one thing we can always count on in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it’s local pride. DiscoverNEPA is built upon a sturdy foundation of local support, local enthusiasm and so many local success stories. We started this endeavor with a simple idea: let’s show the world why NEPA is one of America’s best places to live, work and play. And YOU followed along.

You joined us all year as we ventured out to local parks and on to so many hiking trails. We caught you checking out the Jeep (and sometimes offering a friendly wave) as we checked out awesome local restaurants. And there you were as we visited NEPA’s craft breweries and coffee shops and cool places to see. You read our stories and watched our videos and planned your weekends with our comprehensive events calendar.

Then, when our community needed it most, YOU showed up to help. You waited in sometimes longer lines, ordered your fair share of takeout, bought gift cards and shopped virtually. Your local pride and your unwavering support are this community’s greatest strength.

You, good people of NEPA, are the reason we’re here. And this holiday season we’ve teamed up with 50+ generous NEPA businesses to pay it forward with our 2^nd Annual 12 Days of NEPA giveaways.

We’ve added dozens more incredible prizes and opportunities to win!

Once again we’re turning the first few weeks of December into the 12 Days of NEPA. And, this year, we’ve blown up the prize list to bring you twelve days of exciting contests.

It’s simple. Keep your eye on our social media channels from Tuesday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 16. We will launch a contest each business day on both Facebook and Instagram, and each contest will feature multiple winners.

Enter the contests by following the rules provided in each post. The contest posts also include a separate, non-social-media entry form located on our website.

Thank you and good luck. Oh… and check out the amazing NEPA businesses and contest prizes below.

Get Ready for These Incredible Contests:

#1 Deck the Halls

Tuesday, December 1

Start the season right with a little help decorating the house. Our first day prizes are all about spreading holiday cheer. Participating businesses include Main Hardware in Wilkes-Barre, Creekside Gardens in Tunkhannock and Woods & Things Tree Farm in Tamaqua.
#2 Holiday Table

Wednesday, December 2

Treat visiting friends and family this holiday season with some of NEPA’s finest fixin’s. Day 2 brings the bacon (so to speak). Expect prizes from Bosak’s Choice Meats in Olyphant, Back Mountain Meats in Dallas and Sabatelle’s Market in Pittston.
#3 December Cheer

Thursday, December 3

Brew up some December cheer with a few tasty pints of local craft beer. Day 3 is our first of two craft beer, wine and cider giveaways. Enjoy prizes from Barley Creek Brewing in Tannersville, Stoker’s Brewing in Tamaqua, Here & Now Brewing in Honesdale, Iron Horse Brewing in Susquehanna, Rickett’s Cidery in Benton, Groove Brewing in Scranton, Turkey Hill Brewing in Bloomsburg, Five Mountain Brewing in Shickshinny and Log Tavern Brewing in Milford.
#4 Local Gifts

Friday, December 4

Get a jump on that shopping list, or sneak a little something for yourself. Day 4 offers awesome prizes from these local shops — McCarthy Tire in Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton, Valentine’s Jewelry in Dallas, 487 Rustics in Bloomsburg, Pocono Soap in Stroudsburg, Studio M Designs in Kingston, The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock and Three Dog Bakery in Kingston.
#5 Take the Night Off

Monday, December 7

Ditch the holiday stress (and dirty dishes) for an evening out at one of NEPA’s incredible restaurants. Day 5 delivers with delicious gifts from Scalleat Hospitality, Cooper’s Seafood in Scranton, Broncos Vault Brazilian Steakhouse in Wilkes Barre, Log Cabin Bar & Grill in Tannersville, American Grill in Exeter, Backyard Ale House in Scranton, Pressed Coffee & Books in Pottsville and Andy Gavin’s in Scranton.
#6 Winter Fun

Tuesday, December 8

Hike up those snow pants and pull on those mittens, we’re hitting NEPA’s snowy mountains for some old-fashioned winter fun. Day 6 brings tons of snowy excitement, like skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Look out for prizes from Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, Montage Mountain in Scranton and Ski PA Gear.
#7 Sweets & Treats

Wednesday, December 9

Load up that holiday dessert table with meticulously crafted cupcakes and decadent chocolate treats. Day 7 is all about the sweets. Take home prizes from Michael Mootz in Hanover Twp., Gertrude Hawk, Kitchen Chemistry in Stroudsburg, Momma Millie’s in Pottsville, Whipped Sweet Shoppe in Hazleton and Electric City Bakehouse in Scranton.
#8 Grab a Slice

Thursday, December 10

Take a well-deserved break from planning, shopping, decorating and wrapping with a hot, fresh, NEPA holiday classic – pizza. Day 8 celebrates the perennial NEPA favorite with prizes from Frankie’s Pizzeria in Hazleton, Pizza Perfect in Trucksville, Pizza L’Oven in Exeter and The Dough Company in Wilkes-Barre.
#9 Hoppy Holidays

Friday, December 11

Beer and wine are back! We’ve got plenty of local craft breweries and wineries looking to hook up your bar cart for the holidays. Wet your whistle on Day 9 with prizes from Wallenpaupack Brewing in Hawley, Log Tavern Brewing in Milford, Barley Creek Brewing in Tannersville, Marley’s Brewery & Grille in Bloomsburg, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery in Stroudsburg, Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, Last Minute Brewing in Scott Twp. and Hopping Eagle Brewing in Hawley.
#10 Relax & Recharge

Monday, December 14

Give yourself the gift of complete and total chill this holiday season. Let go of all that stress with a spa day or a peaceful float session. Day 10 delivers your moment of Zen with prizes from The Giving Tree in Scranton, Eleventh Element in Edwardsville, Star Tresses Grand Salon & Day Spa in Forty Fort and The Salt Barre in Pittston.
#11 NEPA Staycation

Tuesday, December 15

The gifts have all been opened. The leftovers – eaten. The in-laws and awkward cousins – entertained. It’s time to get away. Day 11 gets you out of town and away from it all with awesome stays at Woodloch Resort in Hawley, The French Manor in South Sterling, Cove Haven in Lakeville, Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, The Settlers Inn in Hawley and The Beaumont Inn in Dallas.
#12 DiscoverNEPA Swag

Wednesday, December 16

Finally! What could possibly make the holidays more complete than a sweet haul of swag from your favorite regional resource for all things cool, exciting and NEPA-related? Day 12 dishes out DiscoverNEPA shirts, coffee mugs, tumblers, water bottles and more.

About the Writer

Jonathan Davies

Jonathan was born and raised in NEPA. He enjoys writing about local beer, local food, fishing and hiking. He especially keeps an eye out for unique people, places and things throughout the region.

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