Each year in order to raise funds, we have a raffle. This year "Dining Out" is our theme. Racalto's, Village Cafe, and Maddie J's have all graciously agreed to participate in our raffle that is going on now through the Sunday afternoon of Summerfest Weekend, July 12th. Contact any of our CVHS Board members for more information or to purchase tickets. Sorry, NY State Gaming rules and United States Post Office regulations prohibit us from mailing out tickets. We will be selling them over Summerfest!
The Canisteo Valley Historical Society is a Non-Profit 501(C)(3) Organization chartered under the NY State Department of State.
· This is a fundraising raffle being held at and for the benefit of The Canisteo Valley Historical Society, 5 East Avenue / PO Box 123, Arkport, NY 14807.
Proceeds from the raffle will be used primarily towards continued renovation of our new home in Arkport – “The McCarthy House” on 5 East Avenue.
· Raffle tickets are available for sale at Racaltos Restaurant, Seneca Road North in Hornell, The Village Café, Main Street in Arkport. Maddie J’s Restaurant, Main Street in Arkport, as well as select CVHS members.
· The following is a list of the three awarded prizes:
One Grand Prize:
· The lucky winner shall receive a certificate entitling them to schedule and plan a fine dining experience for family and/or friends in the Matacale Room at Racalto’s Restaurant – 7465 Seneca Road North, Hornell, NY, 585-610-5269. Winner will work directly with Racalto’s expert chef in designing their fine cuisine for an evening of elegant dining. Up to six people can be included in this festive meal with a maximum limit of $500 to be put towards the evening’s bill of fare.
· In the event winner is unable to use or wishes not to use the Ultimate Dining Experience in one evening, a gift card in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to winner that can be used all at once or over time at Racalto’s Restaurant.
· This offer shall be good for up to one year (July 12th, 2027.)
· Winner is responsible for any and all other expenses incurred that is not specified within these official raffle rules
Two Second Prizes:
· $100 Gift Card from The Village Café– 7937 State Rt 36, Arkport, NY 14807
· $100 Gift Card from Maddie J’s – 7 Main Street, Arkport NY 14807
· All raffle entrants must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
· Ticket prices are $10 Donation for one ticket
· Only 500 tickets have been printed
· All members, volunteers, and board members of the Canisteo Valley Historical Society are eligible to participate.
· Drawing will be held on Summerfest Weekend - Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at the McCarthy House, 5 East Avenue, Arkport, NY around 2PM
· Winner does not need to be present at time of drawing to win.
· Chances of winning is dependent upon the total number of tickets sold.
· In accordance with NY State gaming rules, raffles with net proceeds of less than $5,000 are not required to apply or hold a NY State Gaming License.
Canisteo Valley Historical Society
P. O. Box 123, Arkport, New York 14807