Corvette raffle and Philharmonic fundraiser announced

The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Chevrolet of Columbus are collaborating to organize a second Corvette Raffle fundraiser. Organizers say that the grand prize is a 2017 Chevrolet Stingray Corvette. The fundraiser kicked off on April 1st and will run until July 29th, the day of the drawing, or when all 999 tickets are sold.

The winner of the raffle will receive the car, valued at $55,000. Organizers add that the winner will have an option to order a custom vehicle through the dealer with upgrade options.

Tickets are $150 each and are not tax-deductible. The Philharmonic says it will pay the required state and federal taxes on the vehicle.

Due to the campaign’s national reach, the winner does not need to be present at the drawing to win but must be 18 years old to enter. To purchase a ticket, submit an entry form to the Philharmonic along with payment. Entrants can submit an entry form three ways:

1.) Mail to or drop off at 315 Franklin Street Columbus, IN 47201;

2.) Fax the completed form to 812-669-2336;

3.) Call (812) 376-2638, extension 1, with required information. Due to Indiana Charitable Gaming Commission Regulations, raffle tickets cannot be purchased online or with a credit card. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check payable to Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, or debit card.

The deadline to purchase tickets is July 28, at 5 p.m. The drawing will take place at the Chevrolet of Columbus dealership, located at 2825 Merchant Mile in Columbus, on Saturday, July 29.

Organizers say that all proceeds netted from the fundraiser will be used to support the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic’s youth music education programming, to help provide student scholarship funding and continue to enhance concert season events.

For more information, visit thecip.org.