Here are six contests and sweepstakes from around the U.S. and Canada. Some are limited to regional entry.

Win Tickets to the Boys' Sweet 16

Located in Lexington, KY, though no requirements are stated in the official rules as to residency requirements for entering.

One winner will receive two tickets to the National City/KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky's Rupp Arena, March 14-18, 2007, including all semi-final games and the championship game. Enter once, contest ends March 7th, 2007.

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Garlic Fest 2007 Sweepstakes

Open to residents of Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Hendry counties in Florida

Grand prize is eight single day admission tickets to the Garlic Fest in downtown Delray Beach, along with four backstage passes for the "Sister Hazel" and "The Alan Parsons Project" concerts. Four first prizes of four single-day tickets good for any day of this year's Garlic Fest. Sweepstakes ends February 8, 2007. The Garlic Fest runs Friday February 16th through Sunday February 18th, 2007.

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Houston Eats Giveaway

Prize is from a restaurant located in downtown Houston, TX, with sweepstakes entry open to U.S. residents.

One prize of a $25 Gift Certificate to Cabo will be given away daily. Entries must be received by noon on February 23, 2007.

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Arch Madness

Open to residents of Illinois and Missouri who are 18 years of age or older, and who have not won a prize from KMOV radio in the last 90 days.

Two Grand Prize Winners will each receive four single-session ticket vouchers for the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, held March 1- 4, 2007, at Scottrade Center, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Each prize package includes a one night stay at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis, one on March 1st, and the other on March 2nd. Contest ends February 18, 2007, one entry per household. Prize package valued at $300 each.

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Enter for a chance to win tickets to see a RACHAEL RAY show taping in New York City

Open to residents of metropolitan Rochester, New York, or within the broadcast area of CW-WHAM or 13WHAM-TV in Rochester, New York.

This contest starts February 26, 2007, so be sure to mark it on your calendar, however, it does not state the number of tickets that will be given away.

Enter daily,one prize per household. Grand Prize winner will be selected on Monday March 19, 2007.

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Win a Lightspeed Fusion Kayak from the Vancouver Sun and the Vancouver Boat Show

For residents of British Columbia, Canada.

One lucky winner will be awarded a 12'1" Fusion Kayak with accessories, valued at CDN $1,633.95. Only one entry per email address allowed, contest ends February 9, 2007. Need not be present at the show to win.

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By Jennifer L. Thompson

Strapya.com