*Must be 21 years or older to participate.

the 2023 Bourbon Raffle has concluded.

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

This Year’s Grand Prize:
The Pappy Van Winkle Flight

with additional bottles from Eagle Rare, Weller, Blanton’s, and Sazerac

And 20 amazing runner up packages:

*Cavaliers 75th anniversary glassware shown for scale and not included in prize

1: The Blanton's Rainbow Collection

2: The Weller Rainbow Collection

3: The Jack Daniels Collection

4: The Blanton's Spell Check Collection

5: The Willet Collection

6: The 10 Year Collection

7: The Wild West Collection

8: The Kentucky Collection

9: The Library Collection

10: The Old and New Collection

11: The Revolution Collection

12: The Cowboy Collection

13: The Woodford Reserve Collection

14: The Elijah Craig Collection

15: The Knob Creek Collection

16: Jefferson's Ocean Collection

17: The Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond Collection

18: The Makers Mark Collection

19: Savage and Cooke Autographed Collection

20: The Short Bottle Collection

Plus… this year’s big bottle bonus prize!

Every three regular raffle tickets purchased equates to one entry in the Big Bottle Bonus drawing. This year, our incredible Big Bottle Bonus prize totals 7.5 GALLONS of bourbon!

Raffle for a cause.

Tickets to the raffle support education in the arts, powering all performance ensembles within the Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education Organization, Inc.

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

King Cobras Drumline

Chromium Winds

OUR MISSION

Inspiring and developing young people of all backgrounds to achieve excellence in the marching arts and to become leaders and champions through education, camaraderie, and a life-changing culture of belonging.

OUR VISION

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to developing individuals and transforming communities by enriching lives through the arts.

HOW WE ACTIVATE OUR MISSION AND VISION:

Our organization seeks to empower individuals who value inclusivity, camaraderie, and personal excellence. We provide a unique culture and set of experiences that help young people develop the leadership skills required to have a positive impact on their community and equip them for personal and professional success.

Naturally, you may have questions! The contest entry rules can be found on the bottom of this page, but here are some key Q&A’s:

May I purchase more than one ticket? YES! The more you purchase, the better your chances. No purchase limit applies while sufficient tickets are available; a maximum of 2500 tickets will be sold, although the actual number sold may be significantly less.
Do I need to be present to win? NO. There will be a LIVE drawing held on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT in Rosemont, IL. The drawing will be live-streamed on our Facebook page, facebook.com/thecavaliers. For more information, visit the bottom of this page or email us at bourbonraffle@cavaliers.org.
How are the ticket purchases handled? Purchases are made through our partner website, GiveSmart. GiveSmart specializes in event fundraising online.

“Words can’t describe how enjoyable and formative this portion of my life has been [with The Cavaliers]. Huge thanks to all my teachers, friends and programs who have helped me grow into the person I am today”

— 2021 Cavalier Member

2023 raffle RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education (CAPE) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity EIN 23-7449578.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 10, 2023. Ticket sales will end Sunday, September 30, 2023 at 11:59PM CDT. Only 2500 tickets will be available, so don't wait to get yours! There will be a LIVE drawing held on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT in Rosemont, IL 60018 and will be live-streamed at facebook.com/thecavaliers. You do not need to be present to win.

You must be 21 years or older to purchase tickets.

There will be only one Grand Prize winner. There will be 21 additional prize winners. An email receipt for your purchase of raffle ticket(s) will be sent immediately, with a confirmation email to follow. Your entry number and full name will serve as your raffle ticket entry identifier and for your initial and any subsequent entries you make; physical raffle tickets will not be mailed. Each raffle ticket is a separate and equal chance to win one of the bourbon prize packages. Once a ticket has been drawn, it shall not be eligible to have another chance at one of the other prize packages. Receipt and/or transaction numbers should not be confused with raffle ticket numbers. Signature and valid photo ID for proof of age will be required upon pickup or delivery. Items must either be picked up at our offices at 9501 W. Devon Ave., Suite 605, Rosemont, IL 60018 or, in certain cases, the items may be delivered in person by staff, board members, or volunteers, with the permission of the winner. No purchase limit applies while sufficient tickets are available; a maximum of 2500 tickets will be sold, although the actual number sold may be significantly less. Void where participation is prohibited. Refunds are not permitted under state law. Employees or Board of Directors members of The Cavaliers AP&E, INC. are prohibited from participation or receiving prizes. All proceeds benefit The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, INC., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

This date and all other dates stated in these rules may be extended at the absolute discretion of CAPE. Tickets may sell out before that time. The winning tickets will be drawn via a third party random number generation program containing names of all eligible raffle tickets.

These Official Contest Rules may not be waived, modified, or supplemented unless such waiver, modification or supplementation is made in writing by The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, Inc. (CAPE) of Rosemont, IL. CAPE does not/cannot provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This section has been prepared for rules and regulations informational purposes only, and not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax, legal or accounting advice. Amounts paid for tickets do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these rules. In addition, CAPE assumes no responsibility for a prize winner's state tax obligations. In no event shall CAPE or its respective directors, officers, employees, members, committee members, advisers, or board representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits, or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity.