Our annual raffle fundraiser is back! Enter to win one of THREE amazing prizes with a $10 donation toward a raffle ticket!
Tickets will be availalbe for purchase starting May 23 either in-person at the Museum 10am-5pm daily May 23 through Labor Day with weekends in fall, or via postal mail to DMM Raffle, PO Box 391, Ely MN 55731 (If possible, please include return address labels for each ticket purchased).
Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, October 31 at 3:50pm.
Prizes
First Draw Prize
3 Day/2 Night Complete Outfitting Package & $100 Gift Card
Donor: Spirit of the Wilderness in Ely, MN
Take the hard work out of planning a Boundary Waters trip! This package will incorporate your personal preferences, comfort and safety on your next wilderness adventure into the Boundary Waters or Quetico.
This package includes: Tandem Kevlar canoe, wood bent shaft paddles, vest style life jackets, food (3 meals/day + snacks), 1 set of route maps, sleeping bags w/pads, tent, 10×12 dining tarp, cook kit w/utensils, soap & sponge, stove w/fuel, water purification tablets, matches, toilet paper, paper towel, camp saw, packs for personal items, gear and food as well as trip routing & orientation to make sure you have a successful trip.
Plus, add extra gear, camp food or a day to your rental with the $100 gift card!
Retail value of package: $690. Winner will receive a certificate that must be presented at time of redemption and is valid through June 30, 2028. Certificate is transferable but not redeemable for cash. Extra Days may be purchased if winner chooses. BWCA permit & USFS user fees are extra. No other discounts apply. Winner must pay taxes.
Second Draw Prize
4 Day/3 Night Kevlar Tandem Canoe Rental & $100 Gift Card
Donor: Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, MN
Plan your next four day trip to explore the Boundary Waters in a lightweight canoe. Plus, add extra gear, camp food or a day to your rental with the $100 gift card!
All boat rentals include life vests, paddles, comfy portage pads, cartop tie down supplies, and expert trip planning assistance at no extra charge. All canoe models are ideal for wilderness traveling.
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Retail value of rental: $210. Winner will receive a certificate that must be presented at time of redemption and is valid through October 1, 2028. Certificate is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Extra days may be purchased if winner chooses. BWCA permit & USFS user fees are extra. No other discounts apply.
Third Draw Prize
Case of Dorothy’s Root Beer & One Museum T-shirt shipped anywhere in the Continental U.S.
Donor: Dorothy Molter Museum
Savor a taste of history with Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer, brewed for the Dorothy Molter Museum and inspired by Dorothy’s legendary recipe from Knife Lake. This prize includes one case, 24 bottles, of the Museum’s legendary beverage.
Winner may choose any in-stock t-shirt and size from the gift shop to rep their brand of favorite root beer!
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Retail Value: $110. Our root beer is securely packaged to guarantee safe transit to your home. This product has a two-year shelf life when stored in a cool, dry location. Prize must be redeemed by December 31, 2026.
Drawing
Our 2026 drawing will be at the Museum on the last day of the season, October 31, 2026 at 4:00pm. Ticket holders do not need to be present. Winners will be notified by phone immediately with a voicemail left if there is no answer, and an email sent. Winners will have two weeks to respond to either correspondence.
Purchase
Per MN State Law, tickets may be purchased in person or via postal mail by individuals 18 years old or older. Send a check or money order for payment (made out to DMM), and your full name, address, phone number and email to: DMM-Raffle, PO Box 391, Ely MN 55731. If you have return address labels to include, it saves our staff time filling out your ticket.