Official Rules

Rules & Regulations

Please review the official rules before purchasing tickets or claiming prizes.

Section 01

Eligibility & Participation

Need not be present to win. Remote participation available via live stream; winning numbers posted online.
Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets or claim prizes.
Chester VFD officials, members, and members of their households are not eligible to participate.
A Fallbash Classic ticket serves as admission to the event. Companion passes available for $30 at the gate.
Beverages, snacks, and side games included with admission from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Food trucks available at additional cost.
All attendees must have a valid wristband to access beverages and games.
No gambling permitted on racetrack property.

Section 02

All Classic, Cash Frenzy, and Cash Box tickets purchased by June 1, 2026 are automatically entered into the Early Bird Bonus drawings.
$20,000 in total Early Bird prizes — 10 drawings of $1,000 each plus 2 drawings of $5,000 each.
Tickets purchased after June 1 are not eligible for Early Bird drawings.
Early Bird drawings conducted via ticket stub method prior to the main event.

Section 03

Tickets available online at chesterfallbash.com — ticket numbers delivered instantly.
In person at the Chester Fire Department or the American Legion — immediate issuance.
By mail — complete and mail the order form with check or money order to: CVFD, PO Box 255, Chester, WV 26034. Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
You may purchase as many tickets as you wish. Flyers may be copied for friends and family.
A $30 fee will be charged on all returned checks.
Unsold tickets become the property of the Chester Volunteer Fire Department.

Section 04

Classic, Cash Box, and Cash Frenzy use a 4-digit lotto ball drawing system. Winning ticket must match required digits.
VIP and 50/50 use a ticket stub (tumbler) drawing method.
Cash Frenzy and Cash Box tickets contain two numbers per ticket — each is a separate entry.
Winners will be notified by Certified Mail. Winning numbers posted at chesterfallbash.com.
Winners have 30 days to claim prizes unless otherwise specified. Valid ID required.
Prizes unclaimed after 30 days are forfeited to CVFD.

Section 05

Some prizes require federal withholding taxes prior to distribution. Winners must provide a valid Social Security Number.
CVFD will pay title, transfer, and applicable sales tax on vehicle and ATV prizes.
If a published prize is unavailable, it will be replaced with equal cash value. Cash values may not reflect MSRP.
All drawings subject to minimum ticket sales requirements. If not met, all monies will be fully refunded.
All prizes subject to local, state, and federal laws. All decisions of the CVFD Board of Directors are final.
Certain prizes (e.g., firearms) may require extended delivery time.
CVFD is not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, injuries, or damages arising from participation or prize use.

Questions about the rules? Contact us.