Friends Of Messalonskee Lake
$5,000 Summer Giveaway
Help keep Messalonskee Lake healthy and clean! Proceeds will be used by FOM for milfoil removal and watershed management, in partnership with the Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection and 7 Lakes Alliance.
Why this raffle matters
The mission of Friends of Messalonskee is "to protect and improve the water quality and natural resources of our lake and its watershed usin… Learn more
6 prizes · $6,290 value
View all →Featured prize
$5,000 Cash
Value: $5,000.00
30 minute scenic flight for two people
$400.00
Donated by Melissa Grabiec, Owner & Pilot, Bel-Air Seaplane Service
2 hour tour of Messalonskee Lake for up to 4 people
$150.00
Donated by Gary Bennett, Snow Pond Cruises
STIHL FSA 57 Battery Operated Brush Cutter/Trimmer
$220.00
Donated by Kramers Equipment, Sidney
Paddle Board
$350.00
Donated by The Boat Medic
Sea Best Open Top Towable Tube
$170.00
Donated by Mid-Maine Marine
Raffle Information
Official Rules
Raffle Period
Ticket sales begin on May 1, 2026 and end on August 29, 2026 at 12:00pm.
How to Enter
Enter online by completing the ticket purchase form on the raffle page.
Eligibility
Open to individuals 18 years or older who are physically present in Maine at the time of purchase. Maine residency is not required. Participants must allow geolocation on their mobile device or have their IP address verified to confirm they are physically located in Maine at the time of purchase. Use of VPNs is prohibited, and non-compliant entries will be refunded. Employees of Friends Of Messalonskee Lake and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Limit
No limit on the number of entries per person, provided each complies with eligibility requirements.
Winner Notification
Winners will be notified via email or phone within 5 business days of the drawing. If a winner does not respond within 7 days, an alternate winner may be selected.
Prizes
- $5,000 Cash (Approximate Retail Value: $5,000.00)
- 30 minute scenic flight for two people (Approximate Retail Value: $400.00)
- 2 hour tour of Messalonskee Lake for up to 4 people (Approximate Retail Value: $150.00)
- STIHL FSA 57 Battery Operated Brush Cutter/Trimmer (Approximate Retail Value: $220.00)
- Paddle Board (Approximate Retail Value: $350.00)
- Sea Best Open Top Towable Tube (Approximate Retail Value: $170.00)
Privacy
Personal information collected will be used solely for raffle administration and will not be shared, except as required by law. Geolocation or IP data is used only to verify physical presence in Maine at the time of purchase.
Arbitration
Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Maine, in accordance with Maine law.
Releases
By participating, entrants release Friends Of Messalonskee Lake and its affiliates from liability related to the raffle, except where prohibited by law.
Other
Raffle is void outside Maine and where prohibited. Only debit card payments are accepted for online purchases. Non-compliant entries (e.g., VPN use) will be refunded and disqualified.