60th Annual Vermilion Festival of the Fish 50/50 Raffle The CodFather's Cut
Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:00 AM - Monday, June 29, 2026 11:59 PM (EST)
Description
How the Raffle Works
Join the fun and support your community. This 50/50 raffle benefits the Festival of the Fish while giving one lucky participant a chance to win big.
• 50% of proceeds go to one winner
• 50% supports the Festival of the Fish, helping keep the festival free and enjoyable for everyone
Entries are available online only.
The drawing will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, during the Festival closing ceremony.
You do not need to be present to win.
Entry Prices
• 1 entry – $5
• 3 entries – $10
• 10 entries – $20
Unlimited entry purchases allowed.
How to Purchase
• Enter online at:www.VermilionOhio.com
• All online purchases receive a confirmation email verifying entry into the raffle
Important Dates
• Entry Sales Begin: January 10, 2026
• Online Sales End: June 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Drawing & Winner Announcement:
Father’s Day – June 21, 2026 (Festival closing ceremony, approximately 3:00 PM)
Prize Details
The winner will receive 50% of the total proceeds from all entries collected through June 21, 2026.
The remaining 50% directly supports the Festival of the Fish, funding free community events, entertainment, and festival programming in Vermilion.
Official Rules
- Must be 18 years or older to enter or win.
- Entries are $5 each, 3 for $10, or 10 for $20. No purchase limit.
- Drawing will occur on June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM at the Festival of the Fish Main Stage.
- Winning entry will be picked by a name generator at random by a representative of the Vermilion Chamber Foundation.
- Winner does not need to be present to win.
- Winner will be contacted by phone and/or email within 24 hours of the drawing.
- Prize must be claimed within 30 days of the drawing.
- Unclaimed prizes will be retained by the Vermilion Chamber Foundation to support the Festival of the Fish.
- All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
- Raffle conducted in compliance with Ohio Revised Code § 2915.092 and all applicable regulations.
- By purchasing an entry, participants agree to allow use of their name and likeness for raffle-related promotions.
Disclosures
The Festival of the Fish 50/50 Raffle is conducted by the Vermilion Chamber Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 87-3151288).
All proceeds support the Festival of the Fish and free community events.
Questions:
contact@vermilionchamberfoundation.com
5495 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089
440-967-4477
Ready to Reel in the Winnings?
Get your entries today and help make the 2026 Festival of the Fish our best year yet.
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