Thank you for another great raffle!

And The 2024 Raffle Winners Are…

20: Old Collection
Ryan Stortz | KY

19: New Riff Collection
Zachary Baker | TX

18: Maker’s Mark Collection
Raymond Smith | IL

17: Booker’s Collection
Randall Grottke | VA

16: Willett Collection
Zachary Farina | TX

15: 1972 Collection
Diana OKelly | IL

14: Wiseguy Collection
Matt Bartolac | NC

13: 2XO Collection
Ken Varga | AZ

12: Single Malt Collection
Zachary Farina | TX

11: Winged Collection
Tyler Wright | IL

10: Woodford Collection
Kimberly Bailey | TN

9: Sports Collection
Nicholas McKeehan | IL

8: High West Collection
Scott McCoy | KY

7. Cowboy Collection
Howard Ennis | LA

6: Jefferson’s Ocean 25-30
Josh Yudaken | NY

5: Jefferson’s Ocean 19-24
Raymond Smith | IL

4: Elijah Craig Collection
Edgar Escoto | IN

3: Election Collection
Payal Patel | OH

2. Weller Rainbow
John Mielcarek | VA

1: Blanton’s Rainbow
Vince Kuhlman | KY

Big Bottle Bonus Collections:

3. William Stimsn
Newark, DE

2. Craig Belcher
Milford, OH

1. Carl Cullotta
Jasper, TN

And the Grand Prize Winner Is…

Christopher Back
Lebanon, OH


The 2024 Grand Prize:
The Pappy Van Winkle Flight

with additional bottles from the BUFFALO TRACE distillery, including traveller, STAGG JR, COLONEL E. H. TAYLOR, EAGLE RARE, SAZERAC, AND WELLER

 

All the best of the Buffalo Trace / Sazerac brands plus the fine folks in Frankfurt, KY! Total value of this Holy Grail whiskey collection is over $13,000, but the bragging rights are priceless.

Included in the Grand Prize:

23 Year Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve
20 Year Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve
15 Year Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve
13 Year Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye
12 Year Van Winkle Lot B
10 Year Old Rip Van Winkle
Eagle Rare 10 Year (French Tube)
Stagg Jr. - Barrel Proof
Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch
Buffalo Trace Traveller (includes glassware)
Sazerac Rye Whiskey
Weller Special Reserve

 
 

And 20 Outstanding Additional Prize Collections:

Click the images below to see the full collections!

Plus… Triple The Big Bottle Bonus!

Every three raffle tickets purchased equates to one entry to win one of our THREE Big Bottle Bonus collections. And this year, we’re selling three tickets for the price of two, all raffle long!
Each of these three sets contains six 1.75L bottles, meaning 10L in each of these prizes.

 

Three bourbon raffle tickets equal THREE shots at a Big Bottle Bonus collection!

Collection 1:
Eagle Rare Aged 10 Years | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Weller Special Reserve | Buffalo Trace | Sazerac Rye | Loch Lomond Single Malt Scotch

Collection 2:
Maker's Mark | Old Forester | 1792 Small Batch | Knob Creek 9 year | Woodford Reserve | Jameson Irish Whiskey

Collection 3:
Jefferson's Bourbon | Four Roses | Bulleit Bourbon | Jack Daniels Old No. 7 | Glenlivet 12 year Single Malt Scotch | Henry McKenna

 
 
 

Congratulations to the winner of our 2024 Early Bird DCI Collection Drawing…

RICH MILLER!

 

The DCI Early Bird Collection
All bottles are 750ml unless otherwise noted.

Academy:
Del Bac American Single Malt Whiskey
Bluecoats:
Bluecoat Gin
Blue Devils:
Devil’s River w Agave
Blue Stars: Blue Run High Rye Bourbon
Blue Knights: Stranahan’s Blue Peak
Boston Crusaders: Giant 95
Cadets: Chateau Haut Cadet St. Emilion Grand Cru
Carolina Crown: Crown Royal - Lucas Oil Stadium Limited Edition
The Cavaliers: Old Cavalier Bourbon (375ml) and Old Cavalier Bourbon Cream (375ml)
Colts: Colt 45 Malt Liquor
Crossmen: Journeyman Silver Cross
Genesis: 2XO Phoenix Blend
Jersey Surf: Bank Street Bourbon
Madison Scouts: Old Scout SiB
Mandarins: Absolute Mandarin Vodka
Music City: Heaven’s Door Cask Strength
Pacific Crest: Four Roses Single Barrel
Phantom Regiment: Phantom Regiment Bourbon
Santa Clara Vanguard: Great Northern Vanguard Whiskey
Seattle Cascades: Cascade Blonde
Spirit of Atlanta: Thirteenth Colony
Troopers: 11 Graves

 

New this year, the early bird special contains bottles that each represent one of the World Class Drum and Bugle Corps. Any bourbon raffle tickets purchased between August 1 and August 10th at 5pm Eastern were automatically entered to win this collection.

Didn’t win the Early Bird? You’re still entered to win our remaining prize collections on September 29th!


Congratulations to our 2023 Winners!

Runner Up Prize Collection Winners

20th - Robert Robert | Ballwin, MO
19th - Richard Turner | Moody, AL
18th - David Bear | Powell, OH
17th - Robert Bosma | New Port Richey, FL
16th - Paul Milano | Naperville, IL
15th - Ian Caldwell | Erlanger, KY
14th - Robert Mulholand | Wilmette, IL
13th - Travis Dahlke | Wesley Chapel, FL
12th - Robert Cawthorne | Crystal Lake, IL
11th - Amanda Giliotti | San Antonio, TX

10th - Adam Patrey | Denton, TX
9th - Nicholas Reynolds | San Francisco, CA
8th - Judith R. Steinhort | Park Ridge, IL
7th - Scott Overholt | Hilton, NY
6th - Brad Flowers | Chapel Hill, NC
5th - David Knutson | Cedar Falls, IA
4th - Steven Abbott | Apex, NC
3rd - JW Koester | San Jose, CA
2nd - Brad Fritz | South Barrington, IL
1st - Dan McNally | Nashville, TN

Big Bottle Bonus Prize Winner
David Engleson
Milwaukee, WI

Grand Prize Winner
Chuck Willard
Plainfield, IL


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.

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.

Read More about our educational ensembles here.


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:

  1. 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 3000 tickets will be sold, although the actual number sold may be significantly less.

  2. Do I need to be present to win? NO. There will be a LIVE drawing held on Sunday, September 29th, 2024 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.

  3. 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
 
 

2024 raffle RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education (CAPE) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity EIN 23-7449578.   This raffle is licensed by the Village of Rosemont, IL and is available upon written request.  

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase tickets.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 1, 2024.  Ticket sales will end Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:59PM CDT.  3000 tickets will be available.

There will be a LIVE drawing held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 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.

There will also be a live Early Bird Drawing of 1 collection held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at approximately 10:00 PM CDT and will be live-streamed at facebook.com/thecavaliers. Tune in to our facebook page for updates and exact timing of drawing.

There will be only one Grand Prize winner. There will be 24 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 entry (ticket) numbers. 

*WE DO NOT OFFER SHIPPING OF ALCOHOL.* 

Signature and valid photo ID for proof of age will be required upon pickup or delivery of Raffle prizes.  Items must either be picked up at our offices at 9501 W. Devon Ave., Suite 605, Rosemont, IL 60018  ph: 224-585-6027 or, in certain cases, the items may be delivered in person by staff, board members, or volunteers, with the permission of the winner and where legal.  

No purchase limit applies while sufficient tickets are available; a maximum of 3000 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.

Refer all questions to bourbonraffle@cavaliers.org Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education (CAPE) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity EIN 23-7449578.