Free steem

New to Steemit and trying to get a hang of it?

There's plenty of time to learn, and there are several experts around to help you.

So you've decided to spend your Facebook/Twitter/Instagram time on Steemit, a revolutionary social media site that pays you for your votes/comments.

While you're slowly settling in, why not earn some free Steem/SBD!

Below is a list of some contests/giveaways on Steemit that you should definitely participate in.
The list isn't in any particular order and it isn't exhaustive.

Meme Challenge by @fibra59
A entertaining and popular contest to tickle your funny bones, it is sponsored by several Steemians and it'll certainly put you under the meme spotlight.
Tag - memechallenge

Open Mic Week by @luzcypher/ @pfunk
This contest will allow you to get your musical juices flowing. Make a musical video and submit it now.
Tag - openmic

Wild and Strange Contest/Steem-Pocalypse by @papa-pepper
Two very interesting contests running into their 5th and 3rd seasons respectively, you don't want to miss grabbing a spot on the next edition.
Tag - wildnstrange / steem-pocalypse

STEEM Cup Series/Steemit Scramble by @ats-david
If you are a sport enthusiast or otherwise, don't miss out on participating in these sporting event related contests.
Check out the latest contest here.

Art Challenge by @aksinya
You don't need to be an artist to join. Just interpret an artwork that is posted in your own words.
Tag - artchallenge

Steemit Photo Challenge by @jamtaylor/ @berniesanders
Show your passion for photography by submitting your best entries related to a theme.
Tag - steemitphotochallenge

Beautiful Sunday Challenge by @ace108
Make your Steemit weekend even more special by posting a beautiful story on Sunday.
Tag - beautifulsunday

Crypto Contest by @maarnio
You just need to select one of the 3 options for a chance to win in this daily contest that also gives you crypto information.
Check out the latest contest here.

Comment of the Day by @awesomianist/ @acidyo
If you stumble across an interesting comment on Steemit, nominate it. You and the person who made the comment could win rewards.
Tag - comment

Daily Health Score by @steemit-health/ @dan-atstarlite
Aimed at promoting healthy living, you can participate in 4 daily contests.
Tag - steemit-health

Guess The Word by @steemcollator
You need to guess the word from the given clue for a chance to win.
Check out the latest contest here.

Steemit Culinary Challenge by @woman-onthe-wing/ @smooth/ @sirwinchester
Let the chef within you take center-stage. Prepare a dish according to the theme given and submit your entries.
Tag - steemitculinarychallenge

Solve The Puzzle by @jasmine-l
Test your brain to solve interesting puzzles and you could win some steem.
Check out the latest contest here.

Dungeon and Steem by @fingersik
Our very own version of the popular Dungeons and Dragons. Head on over to root for your favorite Human, Elf or Orc.
Check out the latest contest here

Steemit Riddle Challenge by @mr-riddle
If you love solving riddles, this is the contest for you. Go have a crack at it.
Tag - steemitriddlechallenge

Marvelous Tales Contest by @playfulfoodie
Two Words + Your Tale + 500 Words = An Amazing Awesome Time
Tag - marveloustales

Brainsteem Prize Maths Puzzle by @rycharde
Time to test your brain with some maths fun!
Check out the latest contest here

2 Sentence Horror Stories Contest by @verbal-d
Love telling stories? How about writing a horror story in 2 sentences.
Check out the latest contest here

Emoji Poetry Challenge by @elementm
Emojis and Poetry, now that's an exciting combination. Submit your interesting entry now!
Tag - emojipoetry

Bounty4Love Poetry Contest by @marialin
What would the world do without love. A love poem is the most beautiful thing, so awake the poet within you and participate.
Tag - bounty4love

Special Mentions
eSteem App Reward Program by @good-karma
Kindness Challenge by @jennswall
Steemit Story Slam by @aunt-deb
Free Seem Giveaway by @gabbspitargue
Originaltag Challenge by @the-future
What3words Funnies Contest by @avarice

Follow the above mentioned blogs and participate in the contests/giveaways to have an exciting, engaging and fun-filled Steemit journey.