Photo by Chris Randle

Our legendary Festival Raffle is BACK with eight incredible prize packs — from guitars and getaways to boots, boards, and more!

Tickets are available to purchase throughout festival weekend from our roving Raffle Ticket sellers – they are very easy to spot – or at the Raffle Tent.

The Ticket Draw will take place on Sunday, July 20 at 8pm at the Raffle Tent. Winners will be announced on Main Stage on Sunday evening. Winner does not have to be present to claim the prize.

All proceeds support the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society, a registered Canadian charity. 

Good luck – and thanks for your support!  

1 Larrivée Guitar & Accessories  
Strum your way to folk fest glory with a beautifully crafted acoustic guitar sponsored by Larrivée, PLUS premium accessories sponsored by Long & McQuade. $3,100 value

2 Helijet Weekend   
Round trip Helijet flight for two between Victoria Harbour – Vancouver Harbour PLUS one night at The Empress Hotel in Victoria sponsored by Helijet. $2,700 value

3 Hollyhock Getaway 
Two nights for two adults sponsored by Hollyhock Retreat Centre PLUS a round-trip travel voucher sponsored by BC Ferries (a car/driver and one adult passenger on any Southern Route). $1,755 value

4 Wild Tribe SUP 
A Sequoia 11’ Inflatable Paddle board with 20PSI Electric Pump, sponsored by Westland Insurance. $750 value

5 Blundstone’s Best Friend Pack 
Two pairs of Blundstone boots sponsored by Tin Shack – one pair for you and one for your bestie! $500 value

6 Van Folk Fest Weekend 
Two Adult Weekend Passes to the 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival including Backstage Lounge access,and festival swag. $450 value

7 Downtown Date Night 
Two tickets from Vancouver Opera to their production of Così fan tutte February 2026 AND a $125 gift card for dinner before – or drinks after! $425 value

8 Parcel O’Rogues  
10-pack of tickets sponsored by our good friends at Rogue Folk PLUS a Rogue Family Membership. $310 value

Chances are 1 in 830 to win any prize. Actual odds depend on the number of tickets sold. BC Gaming Gaming Event Licence #163674

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RULES OF PLAY

Raffle tickets will be sold July 18–20 2025 during the festival. The draw will take place at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Raffle Tent at 8pm on Sunday, July 20, where winners will be announced. Winners will be announced again on Festival Main Stage (Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5) before the final act. Ticket buyers are not required to be present at the draw to win. Winners will be contacted using their provided contact information and prizes will be made available for pick up at the Raffle Tent until 10:30pm on Sunday, July 20 OR post-Festival at Vancouver Folk Music Festival’s Office (1945 McLean Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 3J7). In order to claim their prize, each prize winner must sign a form acknowledging the receipt of their prize. Out-of-town winners unable to claim their prize in person must pay for shipping and insurance. Winner consents to the release of their name by Licencee. Name to be published on thefestival.bc.ca/raffle-2025 on July 21, 2025. Purchasers can buy an unlimited amount of tickets. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. If a winning ticket bears a minor’s name, the prize will be lawfully delivered on behalf of the minor to the minor’s parent, legal guardian or trustee. Persons named Officer Responsible, Contact Person, or Applicant on Raffle Licence Application, as well as Raffle Ticket Sellers, are not eligible to purchase tickets. Purchases must be made in the Province of BC.

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