2023 Luck of the Lakes Raffle
Win a Great Lakes Experience of a Lifetime!
Win a Great Lakes Experience of a Lifetime and Support Great Lakes History!
GRAND PRIZE:
9-Day River Paddle Boat Cruise: Take a 9-day trip for two from Pittsburgh to Louisville aboard American Queen Voyages’ river paddle boat America Countess exploring the rivers and tributaries of the Great Lakes.~
SECOND PRIZE:
Tour of the M/V Mark W. Barker at the Port of Monroe and Lunch for 4: Explore Interlake Steamship Company’s M/V Mark W. Barker, the newest vessel on the Great Lakes, from bow to stern while docked at the Port of Monroe, Michigan followed by lunch for 4 with Port of Monroe Director Paul LaMarre, III.
THIRD PRIZE:
Ten 2024 Raffle Tickets: Ten (10) tickets for next year’s (2024) Luck of the Lakes Raffle drawing.
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* See below for additional prize details.
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Every cent raised, helps keep Great Lakes history afloat!
Your raffle ticket purchase supports the Great Lakes Historical Society and its National Museum of the Great Lakes whose mission is to preserve and make known the history of our Great Lakes. Learn more about our mission and the Great Lakes Historical Society here.
Raffle Details
Luck of the Lakes raffle tickets can be purchased online until noon on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The drawing is held on the evening of Saturday, September 23, 2023 at our H2Oh! Gala. Additional tickets may be sold during the Gala to H2Oh! guests. You do not need to be present to win. Click here for additional raffle rules and regulations.
Complete Prize Packages:
9-day American Queen Voyages River Paddle Boat Trip for 2:
- You and your guest must cruise July 6, 2024, through July 14, 2024, and will enjoy a Category B Stateroom valued at $5,799 per person while traveling from Pittsburgh to Louisville.
- All-inclusive fairs include: a 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay with free ground transfers between the hotel and vessel; unlimited guided tours; unlimited beverages including an extensive wine list, choice spirits, local craft beers, and specialty coffees; locally sourced & regionally inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; live onboard entertainment & enrichment; and more.
- This cruise is not redeemable for cash or value toward a longer cruise and is non-transferable and non-commissionable.
- This cruise does not include airport transfers, travel insurance, or optional premium experiences.
Tour of the M/V Mark W. Barker at the Port of Monroe and Lunch for 4
- You and up to 3 guests will take a private tour of 639-foot M/V Mark W. Barker while it is docked at the Port of Monroe, Michigan, and enjoy lunch with the Port of Monroe Director Paul LaMarre, III and an Interlake Maritime Services representative.
- Experience must be scheduled in advance to take place during the 2023-2024 sailing season.
- Date and time of the arrival/departure of the M/V Mark W. Barker may change based on weather conditions. Winners must be willing to be flexible to accommodate changes.
- Winners are responsible for their own transportation to the Port of Monroe.
10 Additional Luck of the 2024 Lakes Raffle Tickets
- Ten (10) tickets for next year’s (2024) Luck of the Lakes Raffle drawing.
Raffle Winners
Selected June 30, 2023
First Prize Winner: Brian & Amy Kanney — Northwood, OH
Lake Freighter Day Trip for 2 on the “crooked” Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio aboard an Interlake Steamship River Class Vessel.
Second Prize Winner: Robert & Debra Whiting — Swanton, OH
Touch a Freighter Experience for 4 in Port Huron to meet and watch the Pilots who provide localized knowledge and skill to vessels visiting Great Lakes ports.
Third Prize Winner: William & Ruth Mercer — Pompano Beach, FL
10 additional Luck of the Lakes Raffle tickets.
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PREVIOUS PURCHASER RAFFLE
The Previous Purchasers Raffle is held every year as a thank you to everyone who has supported our Luck of the Lakes raffle in the past. Each year we offer to our previous supporters the chance to purchase their Luck of the Lake Raffle tickets early and be entered into an exclusive raffle with additional prizes. If you support this year’s Luck of the Lakes raffle, you will be invited to participate in the previous purchaser’s raffle next year.