Official Rules (“Official Rules”)
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. BY ENTERING, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES INDEMNITIES FROM YOU AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.
By entering into this Sweepstakes, I fully and unconditionally accept the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Rules and agree to Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding. I confirm I am at least 21 years old and have reached the age of majority in my jurisdiction of residence at the time of opt-in. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, municipal, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. (New Jersey Notice: This Sweepstakes is not void in New Jersey).
Eligibility: The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ sweepstakes is open to anyone who is at least twenty (21) years of age and has reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of opt-in and lives within the continental United States and has a valid email address. Employees, independent contractors, interns, officers, directors, and agents of Sponsor and the associated companies are not eligible to enter.
Sponsor: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ.
Entry Period: The Sweepstakes begins at 9:00am EDT on 9/30/2026 and will end on 10/12/2026 at 11:59PM EDT (the “Entry Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for the Sweepstakes.
How to Enter: At the beginning of the Entry Period, you may enter the Sweepstakes by visiting the sweepstakes site {{signupUrl will be entered once campaign is programmed}} (the “Sweepstakes Site”) and completing the Sweepstakes entry form. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person/email address (not including “Bonus Entries,” as described below). Additional entries per person/email address, excluding “Bonus Entries” will not be acknowledged. The use of an agency or any automated system to enter is strictly prohibited and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries received through such methods, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. There is NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY to participate in the Sweepstakes. A purchase does not improve your chance of winning.
Drawing: After the Entry Period, on or about 10/12/2026, Sponsor will select 1 potential winner in a random drawing of all entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.
Notification and Requirements of Potential Winners: Sponsor will attempt to notify potential winner within two (2) business days of the drawing by email provided by an Entrant in an entry form. If a potential winner does not respond within 24 hours after the notice is sent, or if a winner rejects his/her prize or in the event of noncompliance with these Sweepstakes rules and requirements, the Sponsor will select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all remaining entries received. Only two (2) alternate potential winners will be contacted. Except where prohibited, a potential winner may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release. If a potential winner fails to sign and return these documents within the required time period, an alternate potential winner may be selected in his/her place in a random drawing of all remaining entries received. Only two (2) alternate potential winners may be contacted.
Prize(s): One (1) grand prize will be awarded, and one (1) winner will be chosen.
Description of Prizes: Grand Prize (estimated total value of $4950)
Two (2) Tickets to four (4) Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ events
Two (2) nights at Moxy NYC Lower East Side, double occupancy room (only valid for the nights of October 16, 2026 and October 17th 2026)
Prize(s)’ Conditions: NYCWFF event tickets are redeemable only for the events assigned and are not exchangeable for other events or cash value. Any tickets not redeemed will be forfeited upon conclusion of each event. All events are subject to availability. Substitutions are valid at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Hotel stay is only valid for dates issued and are subject to availability. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute another property, at their sole discretion. Hotel stay does not include taxes, fees, room service, gratuity, or incidental expenses. Additional nights at the Hotel are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Timing, location, and other relevant details of the chef meet and greet will be at the festival’s discretion. A Festival representative will accompany the winner to the event.
If weather affects the ability for winner and his/her guest to redeem any portion of prize during the scheduled date and time, then the Sponsor shall have no further obligation to the winner and/or guest other than to supply the remaining elements of the prize package minus the unused portion of prize. If for any reason whatsoever, winner and/or guests are unable to travel after all travel arrangements have been made and paid, the Sponsor shall have no further obligation to the winner. In the event Grand Prize winner's home is in close enough proximity to trip destination, Sponsor may determine in its sole discretion that a flight is unnecessary, and the prize will not include air transportation and no other substitution or compensation will be provided in lieu thereof.
Communications and newsletters: By entering the Sweepstakes in accordance with the entry process described above, you will be registering to receive email communication from Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ, The Venus Eight, LLC, Better Than Point's LLC, Smith Teamaker, Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One, Hustard LLC, Gritzy, FareDrop, Inc, All Healthy, Gogh Jewelry Design, Newser, LLC., Stellar Partnership Marketing, LLC, Wine Awesomeness, Inc., and Express Checkout collectively, the “Associated Companies”) and agreeing that your registration and any other information collected in connection with the Sweepstakes may be used by the following partners: Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://nycwff.org/ticketing-privacy-policy/, Better Than Point's LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here http://www.betterthanpoints.com/privacy;Smith Teamaker in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.smithtea.com/pages/terms-and-conditions;The Venus Eight, LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://substack.com/privacy; Hustard, LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.tryhustard.com/privacy-policy; Gritzy, in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy which can be found here https://gritzyfoods.com/policies/privacy-policy FareDrop, Inc in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://www.faredrop.com/privacy-policy?;All Healthy in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here allhealthy.com;Gogh Jewelry Design in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://goghjewelrydesign.com/pages/privacy-notice;Newser, LLC. in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here http://www.newser.com/privacy.aspx;Stellar Partnership Marketing, LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here http://stellarpartnermarketing.com/;Wine Awesomeness, Inc. in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://wineawesomeness.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode;Express Checkout in accordance with their Privacy Policy, a current copy of which can be found here https://substack.com/privacy. Where the entry form allows you to choose which participating brands you agree to receive email communication from, your registration information will be shared only with the participating brands you select, and you must select at least one participating brand to enter online.
The Associated Companies have provided prizes to the Sweepstakes but only Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ is sponsoring the sweepstakes and responsible for operating the Sweepstakes.
Additional Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prize(s) at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by mail shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication by Sponsor. In the event of a dispute as to any online entry, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, the Associated Companies, their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, the prize providers and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone, or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize. You further agree that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
Privacy and Use of Information Submitted; Publicity: Any information you submit as part of the Sweepstakes will be used for purposes of the Sweepstakes and as provided in these Official Rules and treated in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy as otherwise set forth in these Official Rules. Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes an entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of his/her name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.
Use of Entrant Information: By entering the Sweepstakes, you acknowledge and agree that Sponsor and the Associated Companies will use Entrant’s information, including, without limitation, your email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other contact information provided for general solicitation, marketing, or other business or promotional activities in connection with the services and products provided by Sponsor or the Associated Companies. You may at any time revoke the use of such information by providing written notice to Sponsor and each other participating company by responding to a marketing email using the unsubscribe link provided in the email. Please note that your opt-out preference will apply to marketing communication and may not apply to transactional communication including those associated with your entry.
Disputes: Except where prohibited, you agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in {New York City}. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of State of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than State of Florida.
Third Party Platforms: If this Sweepstakes is hosted, administered, or operated on a third party platform, including without limitation a social media platform (e.g. Facebook or Twitter) (“Third Party Platform”), then by participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants hereby release and agree to comply with all rules and policies set forth by such Third Party Platform and to hold harmless such Third Party Platform from any and all liability, loss or damages arising from or in connection with the awarding, receipt, and/or use or misuse of prizes or participation in any prize related activities. Unless otherwise stated to the contrary in these Official Rules, this Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, any Third Party Platform.
Results: To request a winners list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ at info@nycwff.org. Requests must be received within four (4) weeks of the end of the Entry Period.