INSTRUMENT RAFFLE
Win One of These Three Instruments
Bourgeois D LSH Custom Brazilian Rosewood & Adirondack Spruce Guitar
Bourgeois D Large Soundhole 'Frankfort Bluegrass 2026' Custom Brazilian Rosewood and Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Guitar
A top boutique guitar from Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston, ME. World renown builders know for premium tonewoods and attention to detail.
Value: $12,999
This guitar features Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Aged Tone Adirondack Red Spruce top and braces, Ebony fretboard & bridge, Madagascar Rosewood headstock overlay, Ivoroid bindings, herringbone top purfling, Waverly tuners, custom Abalone Pearl Frankfort Illinois 2026 banner headstock inlay and more. Includes hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.
Eastman MD505CC/TV
A-Style Mandolin
2nd Place Prize:
Eastman MD505CC/TV A-Style Mandolin with case
An all solid MD505CC/TV Spruce and Maple A-style mandolin from Eastman Guitars and Mandolins.
Value: $1,499
Solid carved Spruce top and Maple back, sides and neck with comfort contored corners, Ebony fretboard and adjustable bridge, Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece, Ivoroid full bindings, Pearl dot inlays and classic gloss finish. Includes case and Warranty.
Deering Goodtime 2 Banjo
3rd Place Prize:
Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo
An American made Maple Goodtime II 5-string banjo with resonator courtesy of Deering Banjos in Spring Valley, CA.
Includes Warranty.
Value: $849
Common Questions
Raffle tickets are available for purchase directly at the festival. Look for the raffle ticket sales booth or volunteers circulating throughout the event grounds.
The festival is famous for raffling high-quality, professional-grade instruments. Past prizes have included guitars, banjos, and mandolins from prestigious sponsors such as Bourgeois Guitars, Eastman Guitars, and the Deering Banjo Company.
100% of the proceeds go toward funding the festival. Because the event is "free for all," the raffle is a vital fundraiser that helps cover the costs of bringing in world-class performers.
Winners are typically announced from the main stages (Breidert Green Stage or Prairie Park Stage) during the festival. Be sure to check the daily schedule for the specific drawing times.
Typically, the festival contact information is collected on the raffle stub, but it is always best to check the specific rules posted at the raffle booth during the event.