RAFFLES
Ashland, Virginia is full of hidden gems and big prizes! Enter the raffles below and discover all the ways you win in the Center of the Universe.
Enter for a chance to win two tickets to Secretariat for Virginia’s Big Red Bash cocktail party and fundraiser.
Enjoy “grazing tables” of sumptuous charcuterie and delectable desserts, a marvelous bar brimming with champagne, mint juleps, wine, and a “Big Red” beer! Live music on the patio, an artsy Silent Auction, and an exciting Horse Race Game. PLUS… a real racehorse, Pepe, who is a descendant of Secretariat!
When
Friday, March 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where
Oakdale in Ashland. Look for the blue and white flags.
Cost
Tickets are $100/person, but you could win two for just a $10 raffle ticket! Raffle proceeds benefit Downtown Ashland Association’s non-profit mission.
The winner will receive an email from Downtown Ashland Association on Thursday, March 25, 2026.
🚂 All aboard the refreshment express! 🥤
Wild Bill’s Soda is rollin’ into town for Ashland Train Day on April 25 with craft sodas made for slow sippin’ and fast refillin’! 💨💛
We’re rafflin’ TWO legendary Wild Bill mugs—and the lucky winners get FREE refills all Train Day long! 🍒🍋🍉
That’s one refreshin’ ride you don’t wanna miss.
🎟️ Enter now for $5
Then giddy up to the food court and sip like a soda sheriff. 🤠🥤
Raffle proceeds benefit Downtown Ashland Association’s non-profit mission.
The winner will receive an email from Downtown Ashland Association on Friday, April 24.
Enter our raffle for your chance to win TWO Amtrak tickets to anywhere along the East Coast! Whether you're dreaming of a scenic getaway, a city escape, or a coastal retreat, crack open a can of Center of the Universe Brewski and climb on board! Your ticket to ride is just a lucky draw away.
🎟 Your golden ticket includes:
🚆 Two Amtrak tickets valid for any East Coast destination
🍻 $25 Center of the Universe Brewing Company Gift Card
🧢 5 Brewski Hats
📅 Redeemable for up to one year from the issue date
⚠️ Some blackout dates apply (mostly federal holidays)
Don’t miss your chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime—grab your raffle tickets now before this opportunity leaves the station! 🚉💨
Raffle proceeds benefit Downtown Ashland Association’s non-profit mission.
The winner will receive an email from Downtown Ashland Association on Friday, April 24.
Enter for a chance to win one of two 4-pack tickets to the 2026 Ashland Santa Train sponsored by Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys!
Ashland Santa Train Tickets include:
☕️ Complimentary Coffee & Cocoa with Mrs Claus at Ashland Amtrak Train Station!
🚂 Round Trip Excursion to 'Colonial Williamsburg' aboard Reserved Amtrak Passenger Cars
🎅 Onboard Entertainment by SANTA, Elves, Christmas Carol, and the Polar Express Conductor!
📜 Visit Colonial Williamsburg - Enjoy a stroll through the Historic Area, Retail & Eateries!
🛍️ Visit Merchants Square - Holiday Shopping and Restaurants
Schedule
🚊 8:47 AM - Leaves Ashland Train Station
⏰ 10:36 AM - Arrives in Williamsburg
🕰️ 4:07 PM - Leaves Williamsburg
🚆 5:47 PM - Arrives at Ashland Train Station
Raffle proceeds benefit Downtown Ashland Association’s non-profit mission.
The winner will receive an email from Downtown Ashland Association on Monday, November 30, 2026. They will have their choice between 4 Tickets on December 13 or 4 Tickets on December 20.
