Photo Contest

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our FIRST photo contest! 

Congratulations to our winners:

Sweet Family Fun: Allison Fang captured fireworks over the Susquehanna River. One of our favorite family activities!
Harrisburg Surroundings: Michelle Hocker captured a beautiful shot of the PA Capitol Building's dome framed by blue skies and spring blooms.
Hershey Sweet Surroundings: Jack Harlacker captured an aerial view of the "Welcome to Hershey" phrase at Milton Hershey School's Catherine Hall across from Hersheypark.
Outdoor Adventure: Eliseo Rosario captured a majestic shot of a bald eagle soaring over the Susquehanna River.
Grown Up Getaway: Leon Laing captured a fun image of fans enjoying live music at ClubXL in Harrisburg. 

Thank you to local photographer Michael Yatsko for guest judging! You can view the winning images and other entry highlights in the gallery below. 

 

Overview (Spring Contest Period Closed - Next Contest Coming Soon!)

  • Prizes will be awarded for the best photo in five (5) categories: 
    • Family Fun
      • Family-focused activities, events, attractions, experiences.
      • ​​Prize: $100.00 Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Gift Card + VHH logo backpack and tumbler.
    • Grown Up Getaway 
      • Breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, rest and relaxation, concerts, events.
      • Prize: $100.00 Troegs Gift Card + VHH logo backpack and tumbler.
    • Outdoor Adventure
      • Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, nature, camping.
      • Prize: $100.00 Blue Mountain Outfitters Gift Card + VHH logo backpack and tumbler. 
    • Hershey Sweet Surroundings
      • Hershey/Hummelstown area scenery, architecture, landscapes.
      • Prize: $100.00 Hidden Still Gift Card + VHH logo backpack and tumbler. 
    • Harrisburg Surroundings
      • Harrisburg area scenery, architecture, landscapes.
      • Prize: $100.00 The Millworks Gift Card + VHH logo backpack and tumbler.
         
  • The submission deadline is May 31. Submissions will be judged by VHH staff and local photographer Michael Yatsko.
  • Winners will be announced on or about June 12.
  • Submissions must represent events, experiences, landscapes, attractions, etc. in the Hershey Harrisburg Region. 
  • All submissions may be highlighted via gallery and/or link on VisitHersheyHarrisburg.org and across social channels.
  • Entrants grant Visit Hershey & Harrisburg the non-exclusive right to use any photograph(s) for destination promotional purposes in perpetuity. Visit Hershey & Harrisburg does not sell any original images submitted by the photographer. 

*Entrants should review both the Official Rules & Guidelines and the Terms & Conditions prior to submitting photos. 

Submit Your Photos | View The Galleries

1) Family Fun

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2) Grown-up Getaway

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3) Outdoor Adventure

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4) Hershey Sweet Surroundings 

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5) Harrisburg

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