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Kora Shrine Outdoor Expo
Kora Shrine Temple
This year we have 10 outdoor activity-themed raffle packages! There is something for everyone!
Tickets will available for purchase online until Thursday, April 30 or onsite during the Outdoor Expo event.
Winners will be drawn on Friday, May 1st.
Our Goals & Mission
We are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Kora Shriners Outdoor Expo. The event will include vendor booths, a Youth Hunter Safety Course, and educational seminars/presentations throughout the weekend.
For our 2026 Expo we are adding two exciting new activities. The Maine Wood Carvers Association will have their Spring Show and Competition at our event – a chance for over 110 competitors to show off their carvings and vie for “Best in Show”.
We are also having our first “Bangs for Your Bucks” live raffle & auction on Saturday April 18th. We will feature over 20 products ranging from vacation trips, spa packages, purses/bags, outdoor gear, firearms, gift certificates and more for attendees to bid on.
Our goal is to share the love of the outdoors while providing opportunities for education and exposure to current and future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. We have planned diverse demonstrations and educational sessions that promote outdoor activities for the entire family, including sessions curated for women and children.
Our main fundraising initiative is an Outdoor Activities Raffle Event featuring 10 raffle packages and a 50/50 raffle. You may purchase tickets online through Thursday, April 30 or at Kora Shrine during the Outdoor Expo.
Free Admission to attend the Outdoor Expo! Show Hours are as follows:
Saturday, April 11th from 9:00 AM-5:00PM
Sunday, April 12th from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
The public is welcome to walk the vendor booths, attend seminars/presentations and view the raffle packages before purchasing tickets.
Bangs for Your Bucks
Join us at the Kora Temple in Lewiston, Maine on April 18, 2026! This is an Exclusive Saturday Evening Event for those who are 21+
Tickets are on sale for $35 each, or $300 for a table of 8.
Seminars/ Presentations
Several Seminars & Presentations will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th.
Demonstrations and educational sessions that promote outdoor activities for the entire family, including sessions specifically focused on women and children in attendance. Our goal is to make this event attractive and fun by having something for everyone.
Youth Hunter Safety Course
Do you know a Youth Hunter that needs the in-person portion of the Maine Hunter Safety Course? Kora Shrine is sponsoring a local opportunity for them in April.
COURSE IS LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS
Parents do not need to stay for the class. Masks are optional (student discretion). Hand sanitizer is provided.
Students must first complete the online two-part course offered through IF&W. The online course for people 10-15 years of age is $29.95. That fee is paid to “Hunter Ed” through the Maine IF&W site. Students must print out a hunter education certificate and create a survival kit to bring to the in-person educational portion.
The in-person skills & exam portion will be held Sunday, April 12th from 8 AM to 4:30 PM at KORA Shriners Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston and will be taught by IF&W instructors. Certificates and cards will be given to students who pass. No fee is required for the in-person classroom portion and lunch will be provided.
Registration cut-off date is April 1, 2026
Email questions to Renee at rjletendre@gmail.com
Looking To Be A Vendor?
Outdoor Expo vendors for 2026 - COMING SOON!
If Interested, Complete The Form Below
Outdoor Expo - Vendor
Schedule
Step into the great outdoors without leaving the comfort of the indoors at the Kora Shriners Outdoor Expo! Join us for a thrilling weekend filled with unique experiences, learning opportunities, and endless fun for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. From expert-led seminars on hunting, trapping, watersports, and foraging, there’s something for everyone.
Note that seating for our engaging seminars is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to dive into adventure and expert insights—mark your calendar now!
***MORE INFO COMING SOON***
Schedule is subject to change. For most up to date information, please follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KoraSportsmenExpo/
Looking To Sponsor?
Become a pivotal part of the outdoor community by sponsoring the Kora Shriners Sportsmen Expo! This annual event showcases a love for the outdoors through vendor booths, educational seminars, and exciting activities for all ages.
Your sponsorship will not only enhance this vibrant event but also connect your brand with outdoor enthusiasts and families.
Ready to make a significant impact or have questions? Review the sponsor guide and complete the contact form below!
Outdoor Expo - Sponsor
How Does The Raffle Work?
Step 1: Discover and Secure Your Chance to Win
Explore and Secure Your Winning Opportunity: Immerse yourself in our dynamic online showcase, featuring an array of prizes. As you navigate through the selections, easily secure your raffle tickets directly through our website. This streamlined process offers a fun and straightforward way to participate, enhancing your chances to win exceptional prizes.
Step 2: Digital to Physical Ticket Matching
Ensuring Every Online Entry Has a Physical Counterpart: For each raffle ticket you purchase online, our system automatically allocates a corresponding physical ticket. This step is crucial in bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms, ensuring that every online ticket you buy is represented by a physical ticket. This process upholds the integrity and fairness of the raffle, giving online participants equal standing in the event.
Step 3: Manual Ticket Processing and Placement
Diligent Preparation for the Raffle Draw: After matching your online tickets with physical ones, a member of our team carefully handles the next crucial phase. Each physical ticket, mirroring your online purchase, is manually torn and placed into the correct raffle basket. This careful process ensures that your tickets are physically present and mixed in with those purchased on-site, maintaining the essence of fairness and chance in the raffle draw.
Step 4: The Official Raffle Draw
Drawing Winners in a Fair and Transparent Manner: On drawing night, the much-awaited raffle draw takes place. A neutral party selects the winning tickets from each basket, ensuring that every participant, whether they joined online or in person, has an equal chance of winning. The results are then prepared for announcement, upholding the integrity and excitement of the Outdoor Expo raffle.
Step 5: The Joy of Winning and Prize Collection
Celebrate Your Win and Collect Your Prize: If fortune smiles upon you and your ticket is drawn, the celebration begins! You will be notified and can come to claim your prize on Sunday. This step completes your raffle journey, where joy and community spirit come together as you collect your festive prize.
How Does The Raffle Work?
Raffle Information:
The Kora Shriners is hosting a charitable raffle in accordance with MRSA/1837-A. The total value of non-cash
raffle prizes is estimated to be $9,896.75.
Raffle Location and Timing:
The raffle will be conducted at the Kora Shriners Center (11 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240) and online at
https://korashriners.org/. It will commence at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 15th, 2024 and end at 4:00 PM on
Sunday, April 14th, 2024.
Ticket Sales:
Tickets will be available for purchase online via the Levin Marketing Solution LLC platform
(https://levinsolution.com), a State of Maine approved payment management system, from 12:00 PM on Friday,
March 15th, 2024, until 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 14th, 2024. Additionally, tickets can be bought in person at
the Kora Shrine Center from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 12th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday,
April 13th, 2024, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 14th, 2024.
Approved Purchasers:
For online purchases, buyers must allow GPS access through the online system and physically be within the
state of Maine during the transaction. Only debit cards will be accepted; credit cards and prepaid cards will not
be valid. In case the platform fails to recognize the payment method, the transaction will be declined, and the
purchaser will be prompted to use an approved payment method. Purchasers must be at least 18 years of age.
On-site purchases require buyers to be at least 18 years of age and payments are exclusively accepted in
cash. Credit cards or checks will not be entertained.
Prize Packages:
The raffle features 19 prize packages of varying value, totaling an estimated value of $9,896.75. Each ticket
purchased can be placed into any of the available prize packages.
Ticket Price:
Tickets can be bought through an approved payment method for $0.50 per ticket, with a minimum payment
amount of $5. During the first week of online raffle ticket sales, all prize package raffle tickets will be half price;
$0.25 raffle ticket.
Drawing:
The manual drawing to determine the winners of each prize package will take place at the Kora Shrine Center,
11 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240, on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, commencing at 5:00 PM.
Attendance at Drawing:
Winners need not be present at the drawing to claim their prizes.
50/50 raffle:
50/50 raffle tickets are sold in which 50% of the proceeds are awarded in prizes to the winner. 50/50 raffle has
a maximum amount of $9,500. Once the maximum is achieved, the winner is drawn and a new 50/50 raffle is
started. The final drawing on Sunday night would be based on the value of the pot at the closing of raffle sales.
Online and in person raffle tickets and winnings will be kept separate.