FAQ
What is the Bonanza Extravaganza?
The Bonanza Extravaganza is an annual two-day event held on Mother’s Day weekend. Gates open Friday afternoon for two days of live music, vendors, and gaming. Massive tents holding 8,000 people cover the infield where you’ll find stages, tables, chairs and JumboTrons so you don’t miss a minute of the fun.
Both drawing and guest tickets provide entry into the event both days, and catered food and soda on Saturday. Bottomless beer mugs and bottled beverages are available for purchase.
Big Friday Money is our money give-away reserved for those present on Friday night. On Saturday the drawings start at noon for ticket holders where the smallest prize is a $1000 and the biggest prize is $100,000 with a winner every five minutes!
Ticket
FAQs
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2025 Tickets are not yet available.
Please visit the Ticket Locations page for updates on in-person ticket sales and mail order information here.
We no longer offer ticket sales via phone.
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You should see a link on your receipt to update the name or other information on your tickets.
This year, the assignment of ticket names happens AFTER the purchase to make the transaction smoother.
An email with the ticket and updated information will be sent to the NEW email address. Please note these are manually reviewed and changed, please allow up to a week for delivery.
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If you won a 2025 Drawing Ticket AT the 2024 Bonanza Extravaganza, please CLICK HEREand fill out the form to get your ticket. PLEASE NOTE: These tickets are manually processed by our team, and will be sent via email. Please allow up to a week for delivery.
If you won a ticket ONLINE, please email updates@bonanzaextravaganza.com for additional information.
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We upgraded our systems this year to make it easier and more convenient to get your tickets at local locations:
New Payment Options: All locations now accept credit cards, as well as cash, for your convenience, with NO FEES
On-Site Printing: Your ticket will be printed immediately at the time of purchase AND this is your ticket for entry also unless you use the QR code to print
Easy Updates: Use the QR code on your ticket to quickly add or update your personal information or even reprint your ticket (if needed)
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ItBonanza Extravaganza t-shirts and sweatshirts purchased online may be picked up AT THE EVENT at the Bonanza Merch Tent in Turn 4 near the LIVE MUSIC tent.
Please show your ticket/email receipt.
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Choosing your 4-digit number is no longer an option. All numbers are issued randomly.
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ONLY the $140 Drawing ticket is eligible to win the prizes given away on Saturday of the event. Otherwise, both tickets provide event access for Friday and Saturday and entitle the buyer to the whole event experience, including live music, gaming, a catered meal on Saturday, vendors, and many other activities on the event grounds.
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ONLY the $140 Drawing ticket is eligible to win the prizes given away on Saturday of the event. Otherwise, both tickets provide event access for Friday and Saturday and entitle the buyer to the whole event experience, including live music, gaming, a catered meal on Saturday, vendors, and many other activities on the event grounds.
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The minimum age to purchase a ticket in the state of Maryland is 18. HOWEVER, the Bonanza Extravaganza is a 21 AND OVER event. You must be at least 21 to attend.
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You are not required to print your ticket to enter the event if you have it accessible on your phone.
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Persons playing games of chance for firearms are reminded that ALL State and Federal Laws apply. All players must know and understand their specific state laws regarding the purchase and possession of a firearm BEFORE playing for/ winning a firearm. Winners are responsible for any license required to purchase/ own a handgun. All winners are responsible for any/all fees that may apply to owning a firearm, including any fees for transferring to the winners State FFL.
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No. Ordering on-line creates an E-Ticket only. You can print to attend the event.
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You must be present to win on Friday Night for the Big Friday Drawings. Both Drawing and Guest ticket customers will receive ONE entry into the Friday Night drawing when they enter the event on May 10th.
Anyone who has purchased a Drawing ticket DOES NOT have to be present on Saturday (May 11th) to be eligible to win any of the prizes.
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Absolutely. We do verify all tickets are valid at the gate and check ID’s to confirm 21 years of age or older, but both Drawing and Guest tickets permit entry into the event for persons other than the original buyer.
If you have any issues or questions regarding ordering online please email info@bonanzaextravaganza.com for assistance.
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No. Only the person listed as the registered owner of the ticket will be permitted to claim a prize, unless that person is contacted and subsequently gives permission for someone else to claim a prize.
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No.
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We no longer provide phone or mail-in ticket orders.
Event
FAQs
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You must be present to win on Big Friday Money. You need not be present to win for Saturday’s drawings.
On Friday night we give away twenty, one-thousand dollar prizes. All attendees entering the gate will be given a separate raffle ticket. This is the ticket used for the Friday drawing. Winners must be present to claim their $1,000 prize that night.
Drawing ticket holders ($140 ticket) are randomly assigned a four-digit number at purchase. Saturday drawings are performed with four machines, each containing ten balls numbered 0-9. Each drawing results in a four-digit number.
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YES. You must be 21 or older to attend the Bonanza Extravaganza. You will be asked to present a state or government issued ID at the gate for entry and must be willing to present it upon request at any time during the event. No exceptions.
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Bonanza Extravaganza t-shirts and sweatshirts purchased online may be picked up AT THE EVENT at the Bonanza Merch Tent in Turn 4 near the LIVE MUSIC tent.
Please show your ticket/email receipt.
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The Safety Shuttle is a free bus system that runs routes to and from select hotels during the event. Schedules for the bus routes will be listed here prior to the event as well as at the shuttle stops.
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The event is held rain or shine. There is seating with tables and chairs for 8,000 people all under huge tents. Gaming is all under tent as well!
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What Can I Bring In?
One factory-sealed bottle of water(20ozmax)
Cellphones
Sunscreen(non-aerosol)
Binoculars
Small, point-and-shoot digital camera
Hats and sunglasses
Earplugs
Vaporizer pens and E-cigarettes
Light blankets and towels
We strongly encourage you to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by the following:
– Small purse or hand-held clutch(maximumsize: 4.5” x 6.5”)
– A small or medium sized clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag(maximumsize: 12” x 6” x 12”)
– A clear one-gallon re-sealable zip top bag(maximumis freezer size: 10” x 12” x 2”)
– A clear or mesh drawstring bag
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Please carefully read our list of prohibited items below. This list will be strictly enforced.
In particular, we have strict limits on the size and type of bags that may be brought into the event, similar to other major events. There will be no storage for prohibited items, including prohibited bags. This is especially important for those of you taking the safety shuttle, UBER/Lyft, or are being dropped off/picked up. We encourage you to not bring a bag of any sort, but if you must, it has to fit within our strict guidelines.
What Can I NOT Bring In?
No coolers or picnic baskets
No outside food or beverages
No glass containers
No video cameras or Go Pros
No audio recording devices
No laptops or tablets
No professional cameras or cameras with removable lenses
No selfie sticks
No lasers or laser pointers
No drones
No chairs of any kind
No tables
No umbrellas (ALLOWED FOR 2023)
No hula hoops or totems
No balloons or beach balls
No frisbees
No confetti or glow sticks
No aerosol cans
No whistles or air horns
No fireworks or explosives
No musical instruments of any kind
No bags, backpacks, draw-string bags, purses or duffle bags
No reusable water bottles or Camelbaks
No weapons of any kind
No drugs or drug paraphernalia
No pets (with exception of service animals)
No gang-related colors or patches
No chains, chain wallets, or spikes
No unauthorized vending or advertising
*** We do not provide on-site storage for prohibited items. ***
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Persons playing games of chance for firearms are reminded that ALL State and Federal Laws apply. All players must know and understand their specific state laws regarding the purchase and possession of a firearm BEFORE playing for/ winning a firearm. Winners are responsible for any license required to purchase/ own a handgun. All winners are responsible for any/all fees that may apply to owning a firearm, including any fees for transferring to the winners State FFL.