Visitor Prize Draw

You could be a Festival winner!

Start your Festival visit with the chance to win! Enter our Visitor Prize Draw* when you arrive, then head into the Festival to explore the exhibition, meet businesses and make new connections.

Prizes Include

WIN an overnight stay aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s flagship Ambience.
Enjoy a festive experience for two adults on Thursday 10 December 2026, including a five-course dinner and show, an overnight stay in an ocean view cabin and breakfast the following morning. You’ll also receive a welcome cocktail and half a bottle of wine with dinner. Ambassador Cruise Line offers no-fly cruising from the UK, with a range of sailings and destinations to discover.

WIN a year’s free subscription to Business Wire in Essex, worth £500.
Business Wire in Essex is an amazing online PR/news platform run by BusinessTime in Essex magazine which allows you to publish regular articles – no limit to the number – during a 12-month period. The articles have no length restriction and can be on a subject of your choosing. Your full interactive contact details can be included with every article. It’s a fabulous way of raising your online profile on a site loved by Google and AI. Take a look at www.businesswire-essex.co.uk and you’ll see exactly what it offers.

Win a copy of BBC MasterChef UK Finalist and Entrepreneur Anurag Aggarwal’s book – Indian Made Easy and a hamper of spices.

AnuragFoodStory was founded after Anurag fulfilled a lifelong ambition by becoming one of the top three finalists on MasterChef UK in 2023. Keen to continue his journey in the culinary world, he now shares his passion and love for food through guest chef events, food festival demonstrations and motivational speaking. Bringing together the vibrancy of his Indian heritage with the elegance of European cuisine, Anurag combines flavours, creativity and beautiful presentation to turn every dish into an experience, with each one telling its own story.

WIN a Southend United FC signed matchday shirt.
A brilliant prize for football fans and Southend United supporters alike, affectionately known as The Shrimpers. Founded in 1906 and based at Roots Hall in Southend-on-Sea, the club has a long history in Essex football. A great prize for a devoted Southend supporter, football fan or collector.

Win a Tiptree Hamper, containing a selection of Wilkin & Sons favourite varieties. 

Wilkin & Sons Ltd. grow a wide range of traditional English fruits and use them to make conserves, condiments, and other treats in their factory by the farm. Tiptree products can be found in over sixty countries across the world, and are available in fine retailers, premium hotels, and quality airlines.

*Terms & Conditions

Entrants must be 18 years or older and resident in the UK (Mainland only).
Only 1 entry allowed per visitor.
Only entries submitted to the official Prize Draw will be allowed – located at Registration Unit.
Entries can be made via business card or by completing an entry form.
Entries must be made before the stated close of the competition at 2.00pm on 11th November 2026.
Prizes are non-transferable.
Prizes are subject to change.
Winners will be selected at random.
The winner will be announced at the event and on social media – winners will be contacted.
The decision made by Essex Chamber of Commerce is final.
Prizes will be available for collection on the day or can be collected from one of our offices – it may be possible for delivery to be arranged.
Additional T&C’s from the prize provider may apply.
Winners details will be shared with the prize sponsor.
Details of entrants are stored by Essex Chambers of Commerce.
We process your information under our legitimate interests in supporting Essex businesses.
We do not share your data with any third parties and your information is stored in the United Kingdom.
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