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29th annual Schlarman Raffle promises big cash prizes and celebration

29th annual Schlarman Raffle promises big cash prizes and celebration

The event will take place Friday, May 1, at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds. Photo: Shutterstock


OAKWOOD, IL. (Chambana Today) — The 29th Annual Schlarman Raffle returns this spring with a grand prize of $100,000 cash and several special anniversary drawings to celebrate Schlarman’s 80th year. The event will take place Friday, May 1, at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds, located at 17528 N 1180 East Rd.

Attendees can enjoy live music from Ninety’s Daughter, food trucks including Burrito King and That Wiener Wagon, and a lively party atmosphere starting at 6:30 p.m. The raffle drawing begins at 9 p.m.

In addition to the grand prize, the second-place winner will receive $20,000, third place $10,000, and 22 other cash prizes will be awarded. Special anniversary drawings will award multiple $800 winners on February 27, March 27, and April 24, plus two $2,900 winners on April 29.

Tickets cost $100 each and can be purchased online at schlarman.com or by phone at 217-442-1184 or 1-800-747-0800. Winners need not be present to claim prizes. The event is open to the public for those 21 and older.

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