Onvo Launches “The Great American Giveaway” to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

May 19, 2026

Summer-long campaign features tons of prizes, free weekly giveaways,

road trip rewards and family-friendly experiences

 

Scranton, PA (May 19, 2026) – Onvo, a Northeast Pennsylvania-based travel plaza chain, is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with the launch of The Great American Giveaway, a summer-long campaign packed with prizes, exclusive app giveaways, and surprise freebies across its locations.

 

Running from Tuesday, May 19, through September 7, Onvo will give away prizes and rewards throughout the summer. As excitement builds nationwide to honor America’s semiquincentennial, the campaign celebrates classic American road trips, summer traditions, and the communities that have shaped the country’s history. The Great American Giveaway will culminate in three grand prizes: an ATV, a weekend getaway at a Woodloch Legacy Resorts property, and a Caribbean cruise. To enter the sweepstakes, download the Onvo app between now and September 7, and fill out the entry form for a chance to win. Participants can enter at any time during the sweepstakes.

 

To kick off the campaign, all Onvo Rewards Members will receive 250 hoots in their accounts on May 19, redeemable for free snacks and treats at participating locations. Throughout the summer, customers can also access exclusive in-app giveaways and promotions, including:

  • Tickets to sporting events including MLB games and NASCAR races
  • Amusement park tickets
  • Onvo swag
  • Rotating Freebie Friday product drops and more

 

In addition, Onvo will give away free roller grill items to customers who use the Onvo app at participating locations on select Tuesdays during the campaign.

 

The campaign will also feature family-friendly road trip experiences designed to celebrate travel across Pennsylvania and encourage summer exploration. Young travelers under the age of 13 can pick up an Onvo Passport at all locations and collect stamps during visits to different Onvo travel plazas. After collecting stamps from three separate locations, children can redeem their completed passport for a free ice cream, while supplies last.

 

Onvo will also distribute a special coloring book, “Onvo the Owl’s Summer Road Trip,” highlighting historic destinations and landmarks across Pennsylvania while celebrating the Commonwealth’s rich history and connection to America’s 250th.

 

“Summer road trips are part of the American tradition, especially here in Pennsylvania, where so much of our nation’s history began,” said Harman Aulakh, vice president, marketing at Onvo. “Onvo is proud to be a Pennsylvania company, and that pride is at the heart of this campaign. From free snacks and activities to unforgettable prizes, we wanted to create something that adds a little extra fun to every stop along the way as travelers celebrate America’s 250th birthday.”

 

For more information and to enter the sweepstakes, download the Onvo app or click here.

About Onvo

Founded in 1988, Onvo is a family business with its roots in Northeast Pennsylvania. The Onvo story begins 35 years ago with the first truck stop just outside of Scranton, PA. Since then, the Onvo team has built a network of travel plazas, convenience stores, and restaurants dedicated to serving the travelers of Pennsylvania, New York, and beyond. As of 2025, the Onvo family of businesses now includes 40 travel plazas and gas stations, 24 quick-service and full-service restaurants, petroleum distribution, and 7 hotels in Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.