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Summer Challenge 2026 - Official Sweepstakes Rules
No purchase necessary to enter or to receive a prize.
How to Enter: Participate in the online Summer Challenge 2026 between the dates of (and including) June 1 and August 15, 2026. All registrations must be complete. Challenge details available at fcpl.org/summer.
Prizes/Odds: Odds of winning are dependent upon the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges are final.
Prizes: Drawings for ticketed prize packs will occur on July 16, and August 16. Any ticketed drawings without participant tickets will revert to a registrant drawing. Prize packs must be picked up by September 15.
| Donor | Donation | Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Five (5) Packs of four tickets to August 18th Baltimore Orioles game |
$1080.00 |
| Bruster's Ice Cream | (42) Bruster's Real Ice Cream Tours |
$3150.00 |
| Frederick City Police Department | 10 FCPD Pops with a Cop |
$2560.00 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue | (5) Junior Firefighter for a Day |
$25.00 |
| Frederick County Public Libraries | (22) Frederick County Public Librarians for a day experiences |
$4224.00 |
| Frederick Keys | Frederick Keys VIP Experience with the Frederick Keys on August 16 at 3pm. Tour, including early access for batting practice, throw the first pitch, one inning Public Address announcer, one inning broadcast with Gus, 4 tickets to the game for the winner and 3 others. The winner should be at least 8 years old. |
$250.00 |
| Frederick News-Post | (4) Frederick News-Post Reporter for a day experience |
$200.00 |
| Library Donor: American Girl Doll of the Year 2026, Raquel Reyes | 8 American Girl Doll of the Year 2026, Raquel Reyes |
$1080.00 |
| Library Donor: Chromebook | 20 Chromebooks |
$4260.00 |
| Library Donor: Instant Camera | 10 instant cameras |
$800.00 |
| Library Donor: LEGO Bonsai Tree Set | 16 LEGO Bonsai Tree Sets |
$640.00 |
| Library Donor: Toy Story Train LEGO set | 16 LEGO Toy Story Train Sets |
$640.00 |
| Library Donor: Yourigami Kids Play Fort | 6 Yourigami Kids Play Forts |
$960.00 |
| Manning Media | Win an exclusive VIP experience with Key 103, Frederick’s #1 Radio Station! Go behind the scenes with a private studio tour and watch a DJ live on the air in action. It’s your exclusive behind-the-scenes chance to see how the magic happens! Plus, you’ll score awesome Key 103 swag to take home. Library staff will coordinate with the winner to schedule your visit - get ready for a fun, unforgettable experience! No age restriction. One winner and one parent permitted to attend. Redemption for one winner on Friday, 10/16, and one winner on 10/26. |
$50.00 |
| Maryland Science Center | Six (6) packs of five exhibits vouchers |
$900.00 |
| Maryland State Fair | Thirty (30) Packs of four admission and ride tickets to Maryland State Fair |
$4920.00 |
| Mazzaroth Vineyard & Winery | (2) Mazzaroth Vineyard & Winery Grape Stomping Experience |
$100.00 |
| National Aquarium | Six (6) Packs of five admission tickets to National Aquarium |
$1500.00 |
| Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums | Twelve (12) General Admission for 4 individuals to Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums Eight (8) Rose Hill Manor 2026 Trick or Treat Admissions for four individuals |
$400.00 |
| Roy Rogers | (3) Free Roy’s for a Year: 1 free combo meal per week for 52 weeks through our Roy’s Rewards program. Must be 13 years or older to have an account with Roy's Rewards. |
$1932.00 |
| Walkersville Southern Railroad | Walkersville Southern Railroad Junior Conductor for a Day |
$88.00 |