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Santa Bucks!
The holiday season is right around the corner, and in Ponca City, that means it’s time for the Santa Buck Giveaway!
For more than 30 years, the Santa Buck Giveaway has been a cherished Ponca City tradition and is the largest sales promotion of its kind in Oklahoma. This year, the Chamber is turning up the holiday magic by increasing the drawing night payout from $10,000 to $12,500 in Santa Bucks! And for the first time in history, we’re introducing a brand-new $2,500 Grand Prize! Over the past two years, an additional $3,500 in Santa Buck prizes have been added, making this community favorite bigger, brighter and more exciting than ever.
But it’s not just about the prizes, it’s about celebrating the season together and supporting our local businesses. The impact is incredible! Last year alone, tickets represented $19 million in sales for 75 merchants in just a month and a half! Families even host watch parties to cheer on the big drawing night, making it a true holiday tradition. And don’t forget the thrill of Secret Santa Surprises, where lucky shoppers are randomly surprised with $50 in Santa Bucks to spend instantly! That’s not all; every Santa Buck prize that is won can only be redeemed with participating merchants, keeping holiday dollars right here in Ponca City.
Here’s How to Play!
Shopping kicks off Nov. 1 at participating Santa Buck Giveaway merchants.
For every $10 spent, you’ll earn one ticket (up to 500 tickets).
Just stopping by? Shoppers can also ask for one free ticket with their visit to a participating merchant!
Look for the Santa Buck Giveaway poster in storefronts, scan the QR Code pinned at the top of our Facebook page or visit www.poncacitychamber.com for a full list of participating businesses.
Then on Dec. 18, the excitement reaches its peak as Team Radio broadcasts live from the Chamber Office on your favorite stations. We’ll also go live on Facebook, spotlighting local merchants and sharing the fun in real time. Winning tickets will be drawn starting at 7 p.m., and we will draw for the next prize every few minutes. Tune in, turn up the volume and listen closely because your ticket might just be the lucky winner!
Here’s How to Win!
When you hear your ticket number called:
Call the Chamber Office within five minutes to verify you have the winning number.
If confirmed, you’ll have a set amount of time to drive to the Chamber Office at 5th & Grand to redeem your ticket.
Your drive time will be determined by where you live.
To officially win, you must:
Have the correct ticket.
Call within five minutes.
Present the winning ticket at the Chamber Office at 420 E. Grand.
The Santa Buck Giveaway is more than the thrill of winning. It’s about shopping local, supporting our neighbors and making the holidays merry and bright for the whole community. With more prizes, more excitement and more ways to win, this year’s Santa Buck Giveaway promises to be the best one yet!
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