Pin it to Win it – Ole Miss Tailgating Contest Guidelines

Ole Miss students, fans, friends and alumni are invited to "Pin It to Win It."

This contest is now closed.

Congratulations to ‘Pin it to Win it’ grand prize winner Marcie Cheatham! (E-mail getsocial@olemiss.edu for more information about how to claim your prize – a tailgating spread for the 2012 Egg Bowl.)

Thanks to all of the Ole Miss fans who participated! Be sure to check out our ‘Fan Favorites’ board for a selection of some of our favorite pins from the contest.

Win a tailgating spread ($395 value) from Ole Miss Tailgating for the 2012 Egg Bowl tailgate Nov. 24.

Show us why you love Ole Miss! We’re hosting our first-ever “Pin it to Win it” contest, from Wednesday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Oct. 1 on the official Ole Miss Pinterest page.

 

HOW TO ENTER

It’s easy.

1.) Follow the official Ole Miss Pinterest page.

2.)  From the official Ole Miss Pinterest page, repin the official contest pin to your new (or existing) pinboard that represents why you love Ole Miss and the Grove.  Your board must contain at least five pins and does not need to have a specific name or theme. Get creative! (Please note that if you do not repin from the official Ole Miss Pinterest page, you will not be entered in the contest.)

Want to tell the world about the great tailgating at Ole Miss?  Help us take the top spot in Southern Living’s ‘South’s Best Tailgate’ contest by voting for Ole Miss here.

WHAT SHOULD I PIN?

From tailgating treats to your favorite campus photos, show us why you love Ole Miss. Winning boards will be chosen on originality, creativity and Ole Miss team spirit. Board topics can range from recipes, tailgating decor, gameday attire, Oxford, Ole Miss in general or all of the above — whatever best represents your love of Ole Miss.

PRIZES

One ‘Best Overall’ board will receive a grand prize: a free tailgating spread ($395 value) catered by Ole Miss Tailgating for the 2012 Egg Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 24. Check out the menu here.

Five ‘Best of the Rest’ board will receive additional Ole Miss prizes.

DEADLINE

Entries will be accepted beginning at 3 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Aug. 29. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, Oct. 1.

WINNER NOTIFICATION

Ole Miss will announce the contest winners on Friday, Oct. 5. The winner will be announced via pin to the contest board on the Ole Miss Pinterest page, as well as congratulatory messages on Ole Miss News, the official Ole Miss Facebook page, and Twitter (@OleMissRebels). The winners will have until Oct. 19 to claim their prizes by e-mailing umsocial@olemiss.edu.

QUESTIONS?

E-mail questions to umsocial@olemiss.edu with subject line “Pin It.”

DISCLAIMER

The University of Mississippi is not responsible for individual comments, pins, posts or activity on Pinterest or any other social media account.  This is a monitored page. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to delete comments that use profane, hateful or abusive language as well as content that defames harasses, stalks or threatens others.