King Of Contests

You got your Lucky Loo and your Perfect 10. There's brewing and baking and picture taking. But really, when you're talking about Irish Fest contests, it all starts and ends with the granddaddy of them all, The Irish Fest Raffle.

The Raffle. Where dreams come true. Buy one ticket or twenty from one of the colorfully garbed raffle vendors you'll see wandering the grounds this weekend. They're $5 each or get five for $20.  Winners will be drawn Sunday evening. No worries if you're not there, we'll find you.

Our third place winner will get the delayed gratification of two weekend Snug memberships for the 2013 Irish Fest. That comes with all the great Snug amenities, and the right to brag to your Snug-mates that unlike them, you got yours for free. It's a $550 value.

Our runner-up gets a private party for 30 at the beautiful Boulevard Brewing Company tasting room. All your guests must be 21 and all dates may not be available. But I bet you'll find one you'll like.

And our grand prize winner will get airfare for two home to Ireland, just in time to be part of The Gathering.

And because it's our 10th year and we're in a giving mood, we're offering even more ways to win. New this year are pull tabs, available only at the raffle gazebo on site. A mere buck gives you the chance to win from $1 to $100 instantly.

You're going to win, I can feel it. In just two days...

*Restrictions Apply: Must be redeemed by an adult. Purchase arrangements made by December 31, 2012. Airfare not to exceed $2,000. This prize is not cash redeemable.