Convention TIP of the DAY for Friday, June 5, 2026 – Win Big at the 98th Annual Illinois FFA State

Ready to win big while supporting a great cause? The Illinois Association FFA Foundation Committee invites you to stop by the lobby of the Bank of Springfield Center and purchase tickets for our Annual Raffle.

Raffle Ticket Sales:

Location: Lobby of the Bank of Springfield Center

Dates: Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 

Ticket Prices:

• 1 ticket for $1

• 6 tickets for $5

• The Associate Director’s arm length (30 tickets) for $20

Tickets may be purchased with cash or PayPal.

Basket Drawings:

Winners will be announced during Sessions 3 and 4 of the Convention.

Session 3 Baskets:

• Handmade & Homegrown

• Pickled Pantry

• Pizza Party Pack

• Rural Heritage Collection

• The Growing Point

• Ultimate Case IH Collection

• Owl Family Portrait

Session 4 Baskets:

• Backyard Harvest Collection

• Big Wheels & Green Fields

• Built Milwaukee Tough

• Fun in the Sun

• The Grand Slam Experience

• Ultimate Big Rig

Want to know what’s included in each basket? Check out the Association or Foundation’s social media pages for full details. You can visit the Foundation’s Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisFoundationFFA/

New This Year – FFA Bingo

FFA members can participate in FFA Bingo, found in the Convention Program. Once you have completed your Bingo card, bring it to the Foundation Raffle Booth to receive one free ticket for the exclusive FFA Bingo Basket drawing.

Please note:

• Be sure to pick up a free Convention Program to get your Bingo card and your chance to win this one-of-a-kind basket filled with blue and gold goodies.

• FFA Bingo tickets are only valid for the FFA Bingo Basket.

• If you would like to enter to win any of the other raffle baskets, you must purchase raffle tickets.

Thank you to the individuals, chapters, and business and industry partners who contributed to these baskets. Your support helps us continue to develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Be sure to stop by the Foundation Raffle Booth, purchase your tickets, complete your FFA Bingo card, and take a chance at winning one of these incredible baskets.