4th annual Hellbender Hootenanny - West Virginia June 25th - June 28th
4th annual Hellbender Hootenanny - West Virginia June 25th - June 28th
So you want to win a cool motorcycle? You are in the right place! This year's raffle bike is a custom 1989 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic. Check out the photos and videos below.
How do I buy tickets? Tickets and ticket packages are available by clicking on a red button on this page, purchasing them at one of the numerous events that Backpacks 4 Veterans is participating in, or stopping by Backpacks 4 Veterans store during business hours at 402 Church Street Summersville WV. Need further assistance just email us at backpacks4veterans@gmail.com.
When is the drawing? The drawing for the lucky winner is held during our Hellbender Hootenanny event which occurs from June 25th - 28th at Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, 278 Summersville Lake Road. We intend to draw the winning tickets live on June 27th at 6pm.
Do I have to be there? Nope, you do not need to be present to win. We hope you will be here with us but if not we will attempt to contact you live from the event and give you the good news.
What are you doing with the ticket money? Your ticket donation and all proceeds from the Hellbender Hootenanny goes right to helping West Virginia through Backpacks 4 Veterans, a 501c3 non-profit.
What else do I need to know about the raffle? Scroll down and read our official raffle policy or contact us at backpacks4veterans@gmail.com. Now go get your tickets!
Our raffle bike for this years event is a 1989 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Softail that has been customized with an amazing teal & white paint job, classic HD emblems, tasteful chrome, custom handlebars, and so much more.
This motorcycle raffle and fundraiser is conducted by Backpacks 4 Veterans, Inc, herein referred to as “B4V”. All proceeds from the entries will benefit the non-profit organization Backpacks 4 Veterans, Inc, a 501 (c)(3) organization chartered by the state of West Virginia.
§ 1.0 ELIGIBILITY: You must be 18 years of age to enter. Paid employees including, but not limited to, senior staff, employees, and Team Members of B4V, Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, and/or the WV Hellbender, along with members of their households, are not eligible to participate.
§ 2.0 FUNDRAISER DONATIONS: The raffle ticket price is not tax deductible as a contribution to Backpacks 4 Veterans. The cost of a raffle ticket is priced at (1) ticket for $20. Additional ticket packages have been made available at:
https://www.zefy.com/en-US/ticketing/backpacks-4-veterans-motorcycle-raffle
2.1 B4V reserves the right to offer additional multi-entry purchase discounts through other applicable promotions. There is no maximum number of entries an individual may purchase. Only official donation entries will be accepted. There is no limit to how many total entries B4V can print and sell. Odds of winning are determined only by the total number of entries sold. Entries may be made via https://www.zefy.com/en-US/ticketing/backpacks-4-veterans-motorcycle-raffle . Tickets may also be purchased in person at certain places or events at which B4V is present.
§ 3.0 ENTRY SCHEDULE: The B4V 2026 Raffle will commence on December 6th, 2026 when entries were first promoted and then became available. B4V reserves the right to run ticket promotions throughout the year and reserves the right to end any promotions at any time.
The random drawing will take place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at 6pm. All electronic entries on the B4V website must be received at B4V by June 27th, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. All electronic entries on the B4V website that are received after June 26th, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST will default to the next year’s raffle.
All raffle winning decisions are final.
§ 4.0 RECEIPT OF PRIZE: The winner does not need to be present to win. The winners agree to arrange for removal of their prizes by July 27th, 2026. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize, which will then be awarded to alternate ticket holders No. 2, then No. 3.
Winners are responsible for the transportation and delivery of their prize motorcycle. Motorcycle is provided in as-is condition, and where-is location with no warranty or further consideration of B4V or its employees, donors or sponsors. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes and fees including state and federal sales or income tax where applicable. B4V will comply with all applicable tax requirements, including reporting and withholding. B4V will mail applicable tax forms to winners and report prize winnings to the IRS. B4V will not be responsible for collecting the required withholdings upon the transfer of title of the motorcycle to the winner and remit to the appropriate authorities.
§ 5.0 GRAND PRIZES: First Prize: The First Prize Winner will win a custom 1989 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Motorcycle. Additional prizes may be awarded if available.
The winner will be contacted by telephone, e-mail and/or USPS mail as to his or her winnings immediately following the drawing. Winners will also be announced via the B4V website, and broadcast live via available social media platforms.
§ 6.0 ENTRY LAWS: The B4V 2026 Raffle is subject to all applicable laws, state or federal, and is void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. Entrants to this fundraiser are responsible for compliance with all such laws and regulations based on their age, place of residence, etc.
The winners release Backpacks 4 Veterans, Inc, 4 Dog Resort, Inc dba Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, its stakeholders and Board of Directors as well as any related project sponsors and builders from any responsibility or liability in connection with any loss, accident or death incurred with the use of this prize.
§ 7.0 ENTRY RULES: It is B4V’s right to amend, revise and interpret the Raffle Rules as it may see fit. It is expected that by donating money for an entry ticket, entrants will hold to the rules of entering as presented here. This document contains the only valid rules for the raffle, all other information either written or verbal that conflicts with this document is invalid and should be ignored.
If you have additional questions about the Backpacks 4 Veterans Raffle, please email Steve Postalwait, President at backpacks4veterans@gmail.com
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