Drawn to Central Florida Contest

By: Peyten Palo

Social Media Contest

What “draws” you to Central Florida? Whether it’s our spectacular attractions, vibrant nature or exciting wildlife, Central Florida is full of picture-perfect moments – and we want to see yours! Tag us in your favorite Central Florida memory, using the hashtag #DrawnToCF. Four (4) winners will be chosen at random, and their pictures will be drawn by local art legend Josh “Bump” Galletta! This one-of-a-kind work of art, and bragging rights, will be yours! What are you waiting for? Take some pics, and let us know what draws you to Central Florida!

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January Contest Winner

Congrats to Twitter user @bankslee who won the January Drawn to Central Florida Contest with a picture taken at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven! This is the third of four drawings in the competition, so you still have a chance to win artwork by Josh Bump Galletta.

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November Contest Winner

Congrats to IG @supandsippycups who won the November Drawn to Central Florida Contest with her photo from Bok Tower Gardens. This is the second of four drawings in the competition, so you still have a chance to win artwork by Josh Bump Galletta.

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September Contest Winner

Congrats to IG @emferenmitch with a picture of the Wonder House in Bartow! This is the first of four drawings in our Drawn to Central Florida Competition, so you still have a chance to win artwork by Josh Bump Galletta.

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Contest Schedule

Winners will be announced in the following months:

  • September 2019
  • November 2019
  • January 2020
  • March 2020

Josh “Bump” Galletta

Josh “Bump” Galletta has been a free-lance artist and illustrator since his teen years. He has done work for churches, businesses, bands, and also private commissions. Josh lives in Lakeland, FL with his wife Mary, his kids Emmersyn and Fynn, and their dog Ellie.

While his artwork can be found on products sold locally in Lakeland and Winter Haven, his illustrations can also be found on shirts and coffee mugs at eight West Elm stores in Florida.

Contest Rules

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The “Drawn to Central Florida Social Media Competition” begins at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on July 1, 2019 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on February 29, 2020. Four (4) winners will be chosen at random every other month, and their pictures will be recreated by artist Josh “Bump” Galletta.

2. ELIGIBILITY: Must be 18-years of age or older. Employees, officers and directors of the Polk County Tourist Development Council (the “TDC”), the Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing division (“PCTSM”), Visit Central Florida (“VCF”), their immediate families (and those living in their same households) are not eligible.

3. HOW TO ENTER: The “Drawn to Central Florida Social Media Competition” is a randomized drawing. Participants may enter multiple times over the course of the Giveaway. To enter, submit an original picture (taken by the submitter) via Instagram, and tag Visit Central Florida (@VisitCentralFL) and use #DrawnToCF. Although participants can enter multiple times, they can only win once. If a participant has won one of the four drawings, they will be disqualified for future drawings in the Giveaway.

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