The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Chamber Raffle Bash!
Underwritten by Deepa Reddy DMD, PLLC and presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the NASCAR-themed “The Race to Riches: Fast Track to the Last Ticket” was held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Rochester Elks Lodge. In addition to the in-person event for ticket holders and their guests, the reverse raffle drawing was livestreamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page, allowing community members to follow along from home.
Throughout the evening, a reverse raffle drawing determined the winners, with the final ticket drawn taking home the Grand Prize – thank you to our Hospitality Sponsor, Waste Management, and our Entertainment Sponsors, Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA and Hervey’s Tire Co, for your sponsorship of this high-energy, themed night.
Tickets, sponsored by Holy Rosary Credit Union, were sold for $100 each, with the Grand Prize winner receiving their choice of $10,000 cash or a 2026 Harley-Davidson Sportster S motorcycle.
The Grand Prize winner was Bobbi Large, holding Ticket #24.
Three runner-up prizes were also awarded:
- Fourth Runner-Up ($100): Ticket #40
- Third Runner-Up ($300): Ticket #179
- Second Runner-Up ($500): Ticket #180
- First Runner-Up ($1,000): Ticket #17
Approximately 150 guests attended the event and enjoyed an exciting evening hosted by Master of Ceremonies Matthew Wyatt of the City of Rochester and Caitlyn Turgeon of HBL Insurance. Guests enjoyed an ‘Upscale Tailgate’ themed buffet dinner while following the excitement of the reverse raffle drawing as numbers were revealed throughout the evening.
Every ticket drawn during the reverse raffle process—except for the three runner-up prizes and the Grand Prize winner—was automatically entered into the Second Chance Prize Drawings. 29 prize packages, generously donated by local businesses and organizations and valued at over $4000, were awarded throughout the evening.
As a consolation prize for the first ticket eliminated, the evening’s “First One Out” Prize—a Scratch Ticket Basket, was awarded to ticket #191.
In addition to the Grand Prize Raffle, attendees enjoyed several special activities throughout the evening, including an interactive photo booth, cornhole contest, auctions, and special raffles.
Many of the Chamber’s table sponsors embraced the racing theme by participating in the Table Decorating Contest, creating fun and festive displays throughout the venue. This year’s winner was Boutique Leslie Bridal.
Guests also participated in the Last Lap Cornhole Challenge, won by Mark Zoeller.
The event also featured a live auction with several exciting packages donated by generous Chamber members and community partners, including an Ultimate Tailgate Package, a set of Red Sox Suite Tickets, and a Luxury Caribbean Vacation.
Guests also had the opportunity to participate in additional raffles throughout the evening, including the popular Burnout Booze Basket raffle featuring a bucket filled with a variety of liquors, wines, and other beverages, generously donated by members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, staff, and Chamber Raffle Committee.
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Chamber Raffle Bash a tremendous success. Special thanks go to our sponsors, donors, Chamber Raffle Committee, volunteers, raffle ticket sellers, the Rochester Elks Lodge, Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester, our Second Chance Prize donors, auction donors, table sponsors, and everyone who purchased tickets and attended the event.
Funds raised through the Chamber Raffle help support the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the local business community through networking, advocacy, educational programming, and community events.
For more information about the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, please contact the Chamber at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org.
