Contests

Travel Responsibly: As per state guidelines, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement through January 15, 2022. Check out our updated safety guidelines for Cortland County and New York State. Come celebrate the season in downtown Cortland, where the street will be lined with twinkling trees and the shops with gifts…

Travel Responsibly: In an effort to limit the impact of COVID-19, mask-wearing and social distancing are required in all public spaces per official guidelines. Advance tickets or reservations are highly recommended or necessary at many spots. Your best bet: Plan ahead. What’s your favorite way to enjoy Cortland County? We want to see Cortland County through your eyes, and let you win some…

The winners for the first 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways have been announced! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways this year, including everyone who entered and of course the amazing local businesses who donated the generous prizes. Congratulations to all of the winners – there were over 500 entries! We hope these prizes help…

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make your holiday season a little more “merry and bright” with the first-ever 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways! The holiday season is upon us, and the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau and local businesses have teamed up to bring you a series of special gifts.  This is our way to say thank you for experiencing…

The Readers' Choice contest hosted by USA Today is looking for America's best fall festival, and Cortland's very own has been nominated! USA Today’s popular 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is currently hosting a contest for Best Fall Festival in the USA and the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest is among the nominees. Now we need your help to make Pumpkinfest number one! Voting is currently…

The Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the winning photographs of the 2019 'I Love Cortland County' Photo Contest! Over 60 photos were submitted in the 2019 “I Love Cortland County” Photography Contest, held by the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau in celebration of National Travel + Tourism Week. Last night, at an Awards Reception held…

Would you like to have your favorite photo featured in the 2020 Cortland County Visitors Guide? Here's your chance to do just that, and celebrate Cortland County Travel + Tourism Week at the same time!   The Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the “I Love Cortland County” photography contest for amateur, professional and youth photographers who…