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meat raffle

What does meat raffle mean?

A community fundraising tradition, common at Upper Midwest bars and VFW halls, where players buy tickets and spin a wheel for a chance to win packaged meat.

"We won a whole ham at the meat raffle."

Origin

Upper Midwest tavern and lodge fundraising custom.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'meat raffle'?
It's a community fundraising tradition where you buy tickets and spin a wheel for a chance to win packaged cuts of meat.
Where do meat raffles happen?
They're common at Upper Midwest bars and VFW halls as a lodge and tavern fundraising custom.
How do you use 'meat raffle'?
Use it for the event itself, like 'We won a whole ham at the meat raffle.'
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