Participation in this contest is subject to the official rules.
Rules for Ice Cream IQ Contest 2026
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of The Franklin Shopper, owned, and operated by Blue Ridge Publishing Company. 25 Penncraft Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Franklin Shopper will conduct the Contest (“Ice Cream Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
No purchase is necessary. Void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local regulations apply.
Sponsor: There will be a total of six winners and six prizes given out over a 6-week period June 24 – July 29, 2026. Winners will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to either The Meadows, Mikie’s, The Inside Scoop, The Igloo or Bruster’s Ice Cream.
All prizes must be claimed in person at The Franklin Shopper at the address identified above during regular business hours and within seven (7) business days of winning, excluding holidays, unless otherwise agreed to by The Franklin Shopper at its sole discretion. Prizes may be mailed if requested. After such time, ownership of said prize reverts to The Franklin Shopper to be disposed of at its discretion. The winner then loses all claims and rights to said prize.
Entrants: An individual may win this contest only one per six-month period unless otherwise specifically stated. An individual may win other season or one-time contests only once for the duration of the contest. An individual may enter this contest only once daily during the designated contest or drawing time period. An individual may vote only once in a 24-hour period during the designated contest or drawing period. The Franklin Shopper reserves the right to limit the number of times an individual may enter a contest or drawing. Proper identification must be presented by any winner to claim prize. Only legal U.S. residents aged 18 or older with a valid Social Security number at the time of entry are eligible to participate in the contests. Employees, agents, representatives, or affiliates of The Franklin Shopper, or Blue Ridge Publishing Company and the immediate family members and household members are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents, siblings, grandparents, children, grandchildren and cohabiting significant others. Emails used to enter will be added to The Franklin Shopper Weekly E-Newsletter. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. A valid email is required.
The contest will last for a duration of six weeks, from June 24, 2026 until July 29, 2026.
Winners will be chosen at random from all entries. Winners will be notified by phone and on our Facebook page on July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29th and August 5, 2026. All winners will be published in the August 5, 2026 issue
Entry Deadline:
All entries must be received through The Franklin Shopper website by July 31, 2026 at 12pm noon.
General Conditions:
BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR ENTRY MAY BE POSTED ON SPONSOR’S FACEBOOK AND TWITTER PAGES, AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION. You further acknowledge and agree that Entries which are posted on Sponsor’s Facebook page or Twitter page have no advanced in the reviewing or judging process and may not be winners.
