Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association
2026 Fraser Valley Open Raffle

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2026 Fraser Valley Open Raffle

  1. 1. Tickets

    Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia.

    Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older.

  2. 2. 50/50

    BC Gaming Event Licence #172234

    3 for $5.00; 225 tickets
    10 for $10.00; 1500 tickets
    40 for $25.00; 7000 tickets
    100 for $50.00; 27500 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

    Maximum 50/50 payout will be $10,000.00.

  3. 3. Raffle

    BC Gaming Event Licence #172369

    1 for $5.00; 200 tickets
    3 for $10.00; 1500 tickets
    8 for $20.00; 5600 tickets

  4. 4. Important Dates & Draw Information

    Prize Raffle Draw Deadline
    Prize Raffle Draw ticket sales deadline: April 25, 2026 at 3:00:00 p.m. PDT
    Prize Raffle Draw draw: April 25, 2026 at 4:00:00 p.m. PDT

    Deadline
    Final ticket sales deadline: April 26, 2026 at 3:00:00 p.m. PDT

    Draw
    50/50 draw: April 26, 2026 at 4:00:00 p.m. PDT
    Prize Raffle draw: April 26, 2026 at 4:00:00 p.m. PDT

    If for some reason, the draw cannot take place on the draw date listed, a substitute draw date and time will be selected. All ticket purchasers will be able to see the amended draw date and time information posted on the same website the ticket was purchased.

    Draw will be held at Langley Fine Arts School, 9096 Trattle Street, Langley BC, V1M 2S6

    The winning ticket is drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG). 

    All ticket holders are welcome to attend the draw.

    Winners will be posted online at https://fvhda.rafflenexus.com/winners on April 26, 2026.

  5. 5. Winner

    Winner will be contacted by phone by the Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association.

    Winners consent to release of their names by licensee.

    If a winning ticket bears a minor's name, the prize will be lawfully delivered to the minor's parent, legal guardian or trustee.

    No tickets will be purchased by the Board of Directors of the Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association or employees involved with the conduct and management of the ticket raffle.

  6. 6. Privacy

    Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association does not sell, rent or exchange any personal information collected from our supporters with any other organization or entity.

  7. 7. Complaints

    Any complaints can be directed to the raffle administrators by emailing: competitions@fvhda.org. Administrators will review the complaint and take action if necessary.

  8. 8. Delay in Draw

    Should a delay occur in the draw time on draw day, every effort will be made to make the draw as soon as possible. Should an alternate day need to be announced, after approval by BC Gaming, all ticket purchasers will be notified via email.

  9. 9. Other

    Please email our team at competitions@fvhda.org should you require a refund for any ticket purchases or would like to issue a complaint, and we would be happy to assist you.

Cause

The Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association is proud to present the 2026 Fraser Valley Open Championship, alongside our Pre-Championship, Premier, and Pre-Premier Competitions — a weekend that brings together dancers from near and far in a vibrant celebration of talent, tradition, and community.

More than just a competition, this event fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment where sportsmanship, courage, and resilience take centre stage, and where dancers are inspired to perform at their very best.

By supporting this raffle, you are playing a direct role in making this event possible. Proceeds will help offset the costs of hosting the Open Championship weekend and ensure we can continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality Highland dancing competitions here in the Fraser Valley.

Your support not only sustains this cherished tradition — it helps it thrive for the next generation of dancers.

Thank you for being part of it.

Important dates

Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Draw date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Ticket packs

50/50 tickets are:
3-Ticket Pack for $5,
10-Ticket Pack for $10,
40-Ticket Pack for $25,
100-Ticket Pack for $50.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many tickets are available for sale?
    50/50: There are 36,225 tickets available for sale.
  2. How much do tickets cost?
    50/50: 3-Ticket Pack for $5, 10-Ticket Pack for $10, 40-Ticket Pack for $25, 100-Ticket Pack for $50,
  3. Can I request a specific ticket number?
    No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.
  4. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?
    Prize Raffle Draw: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
    Final Sales Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
  5. What are the odds of winning?
    50/50: Chances are 1 in 36,225 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.

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BC Gaming Event Licence #172234
Actual odds depend on # of tickets sold.
BC Gaming Event Licence #172369
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