Once the raffle begins, there are multiple ways you can buy a WIN BIG Raffle ticket!

• Online via credit card July 1-September 11, 2026
• In-person at Lake County International, East River Federal Credit Union, One Stop, First Bank & Trust and FirstLine Funding Group in Madison; and at each DownTown in MadTown event July-August 2026
• Ticket request form by mail (must be postmarked by September 1, 2026)
• Ticket price: $50 per ticket
• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

• One Commercial Zero-Turn Mower
  • Model: 2026 Cub Cadet ZTXS5 60
  • Approximate retail value: $10,766.00
  • Donated by: Lake County International

• One Residential Zero-Turn Mower
  • Model: 2026 Cub Cadet ZT142IP
  • Approximate retail value: $3,199.00
  • Donated by: Lake County International

• Four (4) day, three (3) night Birchwood Cabin stay near Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
  • Lodging only; no transportation included
  • Stay is limited to October 1, 2026-May 31, 2027
  • Booking must be redeemed by February 1, 2027
  • Approximate retail value: $1,600.00
  • Donated by: Dave & Karli Ellens
• Ebsen Farms Beef Bundles (2 Available)
  • One half-beef bundle, approximately 300 lbs. of processed beef
  • Contents include a standard cut package
  • Approximate retail value per bundle, including processing: $2,800 each
  • Beef will be ready for processing mid-December 2026
  • Winners responsible for picking up at 605 Meats in Chester, SD
  • Donated by: Ebsen Farms
  • Processing donated by: East River Federal Credit Union

• Maas Farms Beef Bundles (2 Available)
  • One half-beef bundle, approximately 260 lbs. of processed beef
  • Contents include a standard cut package
  • Approximate retail value per bundle, including processing: $2,625 each
  • Beef will be ready for processing mid-December 2026
  • Winners responsible for picking up at 605 Meats in Chester, SD
  • Donated by: Maas Farms
  • Processing donated by: East River Federal Credit Union

• Johnson Farms Beef Bundles (2 Available)
  • One half-beef bundle, approximately 220 lbs. of processed beef
  • No commercial feed and hormone free
  • Contents include a standard cut package
  • Approximate retail value per bundle, including processing: $1,800 each
  • Beef will be ready for processing mid-November 2026
  • Winners responsible for contacting and picking up at 605 Meats in Chester, SD
  • Donated by: Johnson Farms
  • Processing donated by: East River Federal Credit Union

These rules apply to the 2026 WIN BIG Raffle from Interlakes Area United Way.

Drawing(s) and Prize Selection

• The official prize drawing will take place at the Dakota State Ag Bowl on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
• Winners do not need to be present to win.
• Winners will be drawn at random from all eligible tickets sold.

Prize Selection Process

• Prizes will be selected by winners in the order they are drawn.
• The first winner drawn will have first choice of available prizes, the second winner will choose next from the remaining prizes, and so on until all prizes are awarded.
• Once a prize has been selected by a winner, it is no longer available.

Winner Response Deadline

• Winners must notify Interlakes Area United Way of their prize preferences no later than two days of notification.
• If a winner does not respond by the deadline, Interlakes Area United Way reserves the right to hold an additional drawing to award the unclaimed prize.

Eligibility

• Ticket purchasers must be 18 years or older at the time of ticket purchase.
• Each ticket purchased represents one entry in the raffle.
• Individuals may purchase multiple tickets, but each person may only win once. If the same name is drawn twice, a redraw will be conducted.
• IAUW board members are not eligible to win.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for the cash value.

Transfer of Ownership

• Once prizes are awarded, Interlakes Area United Way and Lake County International are released from any responsibility regarding the operation, maintenance, damage, or warranty claims of the mowers.
• Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes, licensing, or registration fees.
• Neither IAUW nor sponsors will repurchase or guarantee the resale of prizes. Winners may choose to sell or transfer ownership of their prize at their own discretion.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for the cash value.

Raffle Details

• Winners will be notified using the contact information provided at the time of purchase.
• If a winner cannot be contacted within two days of original notification, Interlakes Area United Way reserves the right to select an alternate winner.
• By accepting a prize, winners grant permission for Inter-lakes Area United Way to use their names and/or photos of winners for promotional purposes. 

General Conditions

• Interlakes Area United Way reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Raffle if circumstances beyond its control compromise the fairness or integrity of the Raffle.
• All decisions of Interlakes Area United Way are final.