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Ornament Design Contest
All submissions due by October 15th
THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Get into the festive spirit and show off your artistic flair in our Ornament Design Contest! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love the holidays, this is your chance to create a unique ornament that captures the magic of the season. The winning design will be featured as our signature Jingle Bell Bash ornament at this year's fundraiser event, which will be given as a favor to all guests.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
39 years ago, Arts Culture Catawba needed money to pay off a bank loan. Some visionary leaders conceived of a drawdown raffle with the grand prize being a new Mercedes Benz automobile. The event has continued until this day, but in 2012, the name was changed to the Jingle Bell BASH (Benefitting Arts, Science and History), keeping the draw-down raffle concept but making the top award a cash prize.
A total of $12,500 in cash prizes will be awarded, including:
The Winner (Last number drawn) -- $10,000
First Runner up -- $1,500
Second Runner up -- $1,000
Door prizes for 1st ticket drawn, every 25th ticket draw and top ten non-cash winners
Through November 30th, each ticket is $140 and admits two people to the party. Beginning December 1st, tickets will increase to $150 so BUY EARLY! There are also sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1000 - $10,000. We will sell no more than 500 tickets.
Tickets may be purchased anytime online artscatawba.org/jinglebellbash. You may also write a check to Arts Culture Catawba with “Jingle Bell BASH” in the memo line. All checks must be postmarked no later than November 24th to receive the $140 ticket price. Beyond November 24th, checks must be brought to the office during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Our office will be closed November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Attendees are treated to a tasting of delicious food from approximately 20 local restaurants and caterers, as well as unlimited beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks. There are games of chance, photo opportunities, a silent auction, live entertainment and, of course, a chance to win cash prizes!
We see everything from casual to dressy casual to holiday attire. No formal wear is necessary. Just come dressed to have a good time! Visit the photo gallery on our Jingle Bell Bash 2024 page to see what everyone wore last year!
We are proud of our Silent Auction, featuring original art by local artists. It is a great place to do some holiday shopping. All proceeds from the Silent Auction go toward our Innovative Artist Grant, which offers artists critical funding for new projects that benefit the citizens of Catawba County.
Arts Culture Catawba is a local arts agency founded in 1960. We promote, nurture, and fund excellence in individuals and organizations who provide creative experiences that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. We do this by providing operating and project grants, marketing - particularly through Catawba 365, leading advocacy efforts, offering professional development opportunities and setting cultural policy for the county.
We receive money from state and local government, from our annual United Arts Fund and Sustainability Society, and, of course, from our signature annual fundraising event, the Jingle Bell BASH.
Please go to our website at artscatawba.org/donate and make a contribution to our United Arts Fund campaign, which provides vital operating support for organizations like Catawba Science Center, The Green Room Community Theatre, Hickory Choral Society, Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory Landmarks Society, Hickory Museum of Art, Historical Association of Catawba County, and Western Piedmont Symphony.
When purchasing tickets online, you will have the option to purchase entries into the Online Half and Half Drawing. The winning amount will be based upon how many entries are sold (half of the pot). Your entry number(s) will be emailed to you and the check-in table will also have your number(s) at the event if you need a reminder. Towards the end of the event, the winning entry will be randomly drawn from the stage. You do not need to be present to win.
1 Ticket is $10 / Bundle of 3 Tickets is $25.
Note: This game is ONLY available for purchase online up to noon the day of the event. You may not enter into this drawing at the event.
There are four other games of chance that will be available to play at the Jingle Bell BASH! All games are $20 each. Vendors will accept cash or $20 Game Vouchers, which can be purchased with credit/debit at the front table. Below is an explanation of each game:
Wreath of Fortune
Look for the roving wreath stuffed with lottery tickets…$300 worth of lottery tickets! How much are they worth? A million bucks? No one knows! Pay $20 for each entry into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
Wine Pull
Look for the table of gift wrapped wine bottles. Pay $20 to pull each bottle and take it home. The bottles are wrapped to conceal their label (no peeking!), but you may choose between red, white, and sparkling wine. The value of the wines will vary so you don’t know what you might get! You must be present at the event to participate.
Bingo Board
Look for the large white Bingo Board. 100 squares are being sold for $20 each. The winner keeps half the prize - $1,000! Once the board is sold out, squares will be eliminated on the main stage until there is one winner. Warning: this one usually sells out within the first hour of the event so buy early. You must be present during the drawing to win.
Golden Ticket
Look for the Golden Ticket table. Pay $20 for each entry into a random drawing. The winner will win an experience package with several local cultural organizations (more information to come). You do not need to be present at the drawing to win.
Look for the roving wreath stuffed with lottery tickets…$300 worth of lottery tickets! How much are they worth? A million bucks? No one knows! Pay $20 for each entry into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
Look for the table of gift wrapped wine bottles. Pay $20 to pull each bottle and take it home. The bottles are wrapped to conceal their label (no peeking!), but you may choose between red, white, and sparkling wine. The value of the wines will vary so you don’t know what you might get! You must be present at the event to participate.
Look for the large white Bingo Board. 100 squares are being sold for $20 each. The winner keeps half the prize - $1,000! Once the board is sold out, squares will be eliminated on the main stage until there is one winner. Warning: this one usually sells out within the first hour of the event so buy early. You must be present during the drawing to win.
Look for the Golden Ticket table. Pay $20 for each entry into a random drawing. The winner will win an experience package with several local cultural organizations (more information to come). You do not need to be present at the drawing to win.