Saint Eugene Catholic Church Festival Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations for 2017
1. Saint Eugene Catholic Church of Wendell, North Carolina presents the “Sweepstakes” in conjunction with the 2016 International Food and Music Festival to be held on September 16, 2017.
2. Winners are selected by random drawing from eligible entries received, and decisions are final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. The Pastor of Saint Eugene will monitor compliance with the rules governing the Sweepstakes and make decisions regarding the interpretation of any of the Sweepstakes Rules. Those interpretations shall be final.
3. All participants must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets and win a prize and must meet all eligibility requirements as provided by law. Tickets are $5.00 per ticket. In the event a raffle ticket purchaser designates on the ticket a person less than 18 years old and that person is a Prize winner(e.g., a parent buys a raffle ticket and designates their child on the ticket stub), the purchaser shall be deemed the prize winner provided they provide satisfactory proof (in the sole discretion of the Pastor) that they are the ticket purchaser. Under such circumstances, the Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Saint Eugene Catholic Church from any claims arising therefrom. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to the Fifth Prize to the SELLER of the First Prize raffle ticket, a minor identified as the Seller of the First Prize ticket shall be entitled to the $500 cash prize.
4. Drawing will be held on September 16, 2017, at the International Food and Music Festival sponsored by Saint Eugene Catholic Church held at J. Ashley Wall Towne Square in Wendell, NC or at such place designated by the Pastor. Winners need not be present to win.
5. Tickets may be purchased until approximately one (1) hour before the end of the 2016 International Food and Music Festival on September 16, 2017 at 5 pm. The end of the ticket purchase period will be announced from the performance stage at the Festival by the Pastor or his designee. All ticket sales are final. By purchasing a ticket for this raffle, purchasers agree that they have read and understand all of the rules and regulations of the raffle. Purchasers understand that their money will not be refunded under any circumstances.
6. For IRS reporting requirements, the prizes will be declared in 2016. All prizewinners are responsible for conforming to IRS regulations and are responsible for all federal and state income and other taxes and any other fees or costs, including, but not limited to taxes.
7. All members of the Sweepstakes committee are unpaid volunteers and are overseen by the Pastor of Saint Eugene Catholic Church.
8. Committee members are allowed to participate in the Sweepstakes and are entitled to win prizes.
9. Prizes will be delivered within the Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina area at no charge.
10. Winners agree to the use of their name, address, photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Saint Eugene Catholic Church, and agree to sign a publicity release without any further compensation.
11. There are four separate prizes in the drawing. Those prizes are as follows:
12. Winners have 90 (ninety) days from September 16, 2017 to take delivery on all prizes or forfeit all claims thereto.
2. Winners are selected by random drawing from eligible entries received, and decisions are final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. The Pastor of Saint Eugene will monitor compliance with the rules governing the Sweepstakes and make decisions regarding the interpretation of any of the Sweepstakes Rules. Those interpretations shall be final.
3. All participants must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets and win a prize and must meet all eligibility requirements as provided by law. Tickets are $5.00 per ticket. In the event a raffle ticket purchaser designates on the ticket a person less than 18 years old and that person is a Prize winner(e.g., a parent buys a raffle ticket and designates their child on the ticket stub), the purchaser shall be deemed the prize winner provided they provide satisfactory proof (in the sole discretion of the Pastor) that they are the ticket purchaser. Under such circumstances, the Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Saint Eugene Catholic Church from any claims arising therefrom. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to the Fifth Prize to the SELLER of the First Prize raffle ticket, a minor identified as the Seller of the First Prize ticket shall be entitled to the $500 cash prize.
4. Drawing will be held on September 16, 2017, at the International Food and Music Festival sponsored by Saint Eugene Catholic Church held at J. Ashley Wall Towne Square in Wendell, NC or at such place designated by the Pastor. Winners need not be present to win.
5. Tickets may be purchased until approximately one (1) hour before the end of the 2016 International Food and Music Festival on September 16, 2017 at 5 pm. The end of the ticket purchase period will be announced from the performance stage at the Festival by the Pastor or his designee. All ticket sales are final. By purchasing a ticket for this raffle, purchasers agree that they have read and understand all of the rules and regulations of the raffle. Purchasers understand that their money will not be refunded under any circumstances.
6. For IRS reporting requirements, the prizes will be declared in 2016. All prizewinners are responsible for conforming to IRS regulations and are responsible for all federal and state income and other taxes and any other fees or costs, including, but not limited to taxes.
7. All members of the Sweepstakes committee are unpaid volunteers and are overseen by the Pastor of Saint Eugene Catholic Church.
8. Committee members are allowed to participate in the Sweepstakes and are entitled to win prizes.
9. Prizes will be delivered within the Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina area at no charge.
10. Winners agree to the use of their name, address, photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Saint Eugene Catholic Church, and agree to sign a publicity release without any further compensation.
11. There are four separate prizes in the drawing. Those prizes are as follows:
- 1st: $2,000 Cash
- 2nd: $500 Cash
- 3rd: $250 Cash
- 4th: $100 Food Lion Gift Card
12. Winners have 90 (ninety) days from September 16, 2017 to take delivery on all prizes or forfeit all claims thereto.
