FAQs
Event FAQs – What You Need to Know
If you don’t see your question answered below, please reach out to any Webster Kiwanis member or email the Club Webmaster
1. What is the Webster Kiwanis 50/50 and Gift Basket Fundraiser?#
It’s an evening at Rising Storm Brewing Company – The Mill where guests enjoy drinks, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 drawing to raise funds that support children and families in the Webster area.
2. When and where is the event?#
Friday, December 5, 2025 at Rising Storm Brewing Company – The Mill, 1880 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14625 (see map below). Ticket sales begin at 5:30 PM.
3. How does the 50/50 raffle work?#
50/50 tickets are $25 each. All tickets go into a single drawing; one winner receives 50% of the cash pot, and the remaining 50% supports Webster Kiwanis service projects.
4. How do the drink and flight tokens work?#
(Portion of the drink token sales also go to helping the Kiwanis Club of Webster)4-glass flight tokens: $20 for a beer flight. Non-flight drink token: $10 for a full pour or non-alcoholic drink (per brewery offerings). Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
5. How do the gift basket raffles work?#
We’ll have themed baskets donated by local businesses and club members. Guests purchase raffle tickets, drop them into the baskets they’d like to win, and we draw winners later in the evening.
6. Do I need to buy tickets in advance or can I pay at the door?#
Reach out to a Kiwanis club member for advance tickets however, tickets will be available right inside the door at Rising Storm day of event.
7. What forms of payment are accepted?#
We plan to accept cash, check, and Venmo for 50/50 tickets, raffle tickets, and tokens. The brewery handles payment separately for any additional food or beverages.
8. Do I need to be present to win the 50/50 or gift baskets?#
For this event, winners do not need to be present. If not present, we will call if number is available on ticket.
9. Is the event family-friendly?#
The fundraiser is held at a brewery, so all guests are welcome, but anyone purchasing or consuming alcohol must be 21+ with valid ID. Families are encouraged to check the brewery’s policies before bringing children.
10. How will the funds raised be used?#
Proceeds stay local and help Webster Kiwanis fund projects. Every ticket sold helps us serve kids and families in our community.