Kora Sportsmen Expo
Kora Shrine Temple ~ 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston
April 21 – 23, 2023
Raffle Packages
This year we have 19 outdoor activity-themed raffle packages! There is something for everyone!
Tickets may be purchased online or onsite during the Sportsmen Expo event.
Winners will be drawn on Sunday, April 23rd starting at 5:00 PM.
Our Goals & Mission
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Kora Shriners Sportsmen Expo. The event will include vendor booths, a Youth Hunter Safety Course, Comedian Juston McKinney and educational presentations throughout the weekend.
Our goal is to share the love of the outdoors while providing opportunities for education and exposure to the Shrine. The expo will feature vendors who promote outdoor activities for the entire family including skiing, fishing, hunting and camping merchants as well as ATV, Kayak and backyard game suppliers.
Guest speakers for the weekend will include: The Maine Warden Service, Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, Trout Unlimited, and Emily Parker – Registered Maine Guide who will present on Woman’s Hunting and Firearm Safety.
Our main fundraising initiative is an Outdoor Activities Raffle Event featuring 19 raffle packages available by ticket purchase to culminate late afternoon on Sunday, April 24th. You may purchase tickets online or at Kora Shrine during the Sportsmen Expo.
Open to the public to walk the Vendor Booths and view Raffle Packages:
Friday, April 21st: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday, April 22nd & 23rd: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No Admittance Cost!
Juston McKinney
Join us with Comedian Juston McKinney at the Kora Temple in Lewiston, Maine on April 22, 2023! There will be a ton of laughter and fun!
Tickets are now on sale for $25.
Indoor Mini Golf
Created for your enjoyment – check out Kora Shriners first annual Mini Golf Putt n’ Play! Several Kora Units are constructing a 9-hole mini golf course that will be available for play during the Sportsmen Expo. This will be fun for the whole family.
Open on Saturday and Sunday from 9a-4p – recommended donation – $5 per person.
Thanks to Biddeford-Saco Country Club and Roy’s All-Steak Hamburgers & Golf Center for sponsoring this event.
Vendors
We have invited some of our favorite local craft artists, makers and businesses to join us for the weekend.
Come check out the unique array of products for sale and help support local small businesses and farms…
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 25 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 $19.95. 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. Students must print out a hunter education certificate and create a survival kit to bring to the in-person skills & educational portion.
The in-person skills & exam portion will be held Saturday, April 22nd – 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 9, 2023
Email questions to Ed Garnier at : drumrboy29@hotmail.com
Check Us Out On Facebook
We're still super thrilled about the Expo - and we appreciate the support of our attendees, vendors, demonstrators, volunteers, and of course, our sponsors!
Looking forward to the 2024 Expo💛
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We've completed the drawings! All of the winners have been contacted!
You can find the winners names on each of the raffle package pages here:
korashriners.org/sports-expo/raffle/
Thank you to all of our patrons, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for a very successful Expo - it's been a heck of a weekend! Looking forward to next year!
Kora Shriners
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As we wrap up this year's event, we would like to thank all of our sponsors who help make this event possible, and thank all of you for such a great year!
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Is there a list of the winners?
We're down to the wire! Only 3 1/2 hours left to get your raffle tickets for our incredible 19 packages. Order online or in person before it's too late!
Kora Shriners
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When will results be in?? Was posting winners but don't see them now
Today is our last day for the Sportsmen Expo!
Get you raffle tix in person OR online here:
korashriners.org/sports-expo/raffle/
Please note: In order to be in compliance with the State of Maine Gambling Control Unit, the online purchases must be made with the following requirements:
1: With a debit card only. Credit cards will not work.
2: Using a device connected to the internet in the State of Maine. If using a cellular phone without Wi-Fi, it's possible that the transaction will be declined due to connecting with service outside of Maine.
3: The billing address for the debit card is listed as a location in the State of Maine.
Raffle ticket purchases will be declined if a credit card is used, or if internet service of the device you are using to purchase tickets shows as being outside of the State of Maine.
We will be selling tickets on site with cash or debit card today until 4:00 p.m.
Come see us!
Kora Shriners
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Crossing my fingers!!!
When are you drawing?
