Rules of Play
Participants must be 18 years of age or older
Must be physically located in the Province of Ontario, Canada at the time of purchase
Raffle tickets sold online are in no way affiliated with Event admission tickets sold through Front Gate Ticketing Solutions Canada and its affiliates
Raffle tickets are non-refundable. final Sale
Raffle players are not required to be present at the time of the draw
Tickets will be available online and sold at a rate of:
- 250 Tickets for $100
- 75 Tickets for $50
- 20 Tickets for $20
- 5 Tickets for $10
The remainder of 50% Jackpot will be put towards Ottawa Bluesfest’s “Blues in the Schools” & “Be in the Band” charitable programs to showcase local talent
Ticket sales will end at 10:00PM on July 19th, 2026
Ottawa Bluesfest 50/50 E-raffle’s computerized system will draw the winning ticket after the closing of raffle sales on July 19th at 10:30PM.
The winning numbers will be display on site, listed on our website and Facebook page
Two draws will take place on July 19th, 2026, at 10:30 PM:
- First Draw: The 50/50 Jackpot winner will receive 50% of the total Jackpot prize.
- Second Draw: A bonus draw featuring an electric guitar, and a gift basket valued at $500. = Total value of $2,000.00
Note that the guitar is unsigned and will be awarded as is
By purchasing tickets you are participating in both draws
The winning ticket from the first draw will also be re-entered for the second draw
All ticket purchasers are responsible to hold onto their tickets. No reprinting of lost or stolen tickets
Winners can claim their prize at 450 Churchill Ave. N, Ottawa Ontario K1Z 5E2 (Date and Time will be arranged with winner)
The 50/50 winner is highly encouraged to call the office at 613-247-1188 ext. 227 or email at lal-bakri@ottawabluesfest.ca to arrange a time and date to come in the office
The winner will need to provide the original ticket (no photocopy or picture copy will be accepted, unless purchased online) and personal photo ID to authenticate their identity and age
Ottawa Bluesfest is not responsible for providing financial or tax advice.
For groups purchasing a single ticket, group winners must select one individual to handle the payment process. Additionally, Ottawa Bluesfest shall not be responsible for determining any individual's entitlement to all or part of a prize won on a ticket purchased by or issued to a group.
50/50 Jackpot prize will be awarded in the form of a certified cheque from our raffle trust account. No cash.
To ensure the integrity of the Ottawa Bluesfest's Charity Raffle, no staff directly involved in "raffle operation" decision making authority (and the family members of those listed) will be permitted to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets (Prohibited players). Any tickets purchased by prohibited players will be voided and no refund(s) issued
Unclaimed 50/50 prize will be held for six months until January 19th, 2027, at which time the unclaimed proceeds will be donated to a registered charity approved by AGCO
Players should be aware to contact Ontario Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505 or at visit www.connexontario.ca for more resources if help is required
Thank you for your support!
