TicketRunQuick answer: The generator above is already set up for a Christmas raffle in holiday red: a title, a prize line, the draw date, the price and a stub with Name and Phone lines. Change the wording, pick your number range (1–200 is a good start for a school or church fair) and download the PDF. Every ticket and its stub carry the same number, 10 to a page. Just want plain numbered tickets to fill in by hand? Download the ready-made PDF under the generator.
What to print on a Christmas raffle ticket
- The event: “Christmas Raffle”, “Holiday Fair Raffle” or your group's name.
- The main prize, or “Prizes: gift basket, tree and more” if there are several.
- When the draw happens, with the date and time, and where.
- The price, including any bundle such as 3 for $5.
- Who it supports, in the small print, and whether the winner needs to be present.
- On the stub: the buyer's name and phone number, so you can reach a winner who has gone home.
The ticket the buyer keeps and the stub you keep carry the same number. At the draw you pull a stub, or draw a number with the raffle winner picker, and the person holding that number wins.
Christmas raffle prize ideas
- A holiday gift basket put together from donated items: hot chocolate, mugs, a blanket, cookies, a board game.
- Gift cards and services from local businesses: a restaurant meal, a haircut, a car wash, a family photo session. Many shops are happy to donate in exchange for a thank-you on the ticket or a sign.
- A decorated tree or wreath, delivered by volunteers.
- Experiences: movie tickets, a skating session, a class or a cooking lesson.
Several smaller prizes usually sell more tickets than one large one, because more people feel they have a chance. Put the main prize on the ticket and list the rest on a sign at the table.
A simple timeline
- Four weeks before: check your local raffle rules, confirm the prizes and set the price.
- Three weeks before: print the tickets. If several volunteers sell, give each one a separate number range and write it down.
- During the sale: sellers tear off the stub for every ticket sold and keep the stubs with the money.
- Draw day: count the stubs against the money, put them in one container, and draw. Read each winning number twice.
- After the draw: phone the winners who weren't there and post the winning numbers where buyers will see them.
How many tickets to print
Print more than you expect to sell; unsold tickets are cheap, but running out at a busy fair is not. A school fair for a few hundred families often prints 200 to 500. Ten tickets per page means 200 tickets is 20 sheets. If you sell in bundles, such as 3 for $5, your stubs still show exactly which numbers were sold, so the draw stays fair.
For an office party where everyone gets a free ticket at the door, the door prize tickets layout fits better. For a cash pot that grows as tickets sell, see 50/50 raffle tickets.
Check your local raffle rules. Raffle and 50/50 laws vary by state, province and country: some require a licence or limit raffles to registered charities and nonprofits, and some restrict prices, prizes or online sales. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Supplies for printing
The ticket maker is free. For running the draw on the day, organizers usually need:
- Raffle drums and ticket tumblers on Amazon
- Cash boxes with a lock on Amazon
- Colored cardstock for tickets on Amazon
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- Gift certificate template with stub: numbered certificates for donated prizes or sales.
- Free invoice generator: bill sponsors and vendors for your event.
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- Printable game score sheets: score sheets for a family game night fundraiser.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print Christmas raffle tickets in red or green?
Yes. The page starts in holiday red. Open the design options to pick another colour, such as a deep green, or upload your school, church or club logo.
What range of numbers should I use?
Start at 1 and pick a round end number above what you expect to sell, such as 1–200 or 1–500. If you print a second batch, start it where the first one ended so no number repeats.
How do I draw the winner fairly?
Mix all the stubs in one container and draw without looking, or enter your number range in the TicketRun winner picker, which draws with an unbiased random number generator and can skip numbers you didn't sell.
Do I need a licence for a Christmas raffle?
It depends on where you are. Many states, provinces and countries limit raffles to registered charities and nonprofits or require a permit. Check your local rules before you sell tickets.
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Last updated · Written by the Rooh Sites team. General information, not legal advice.