When people find out there are SWEEPSTAKES conventions, the first thing they ask me is: What happens at the event? The Cliff Notes are:

  • A sweepstakes club offers to host and run the event (yes, it’s completely volunteer-run, and even the hosts pay to attend).
  • 100s of sweepers from all over the USA and Canada converge on a specific city.
  • The event runs for 4 days, Thursday to Sunday.
  • There are speakers on various winning topics and heaps of prizes.

What You Should Know if You Want to Attend a Sweepstakes Convention

This year, I donated 20 prize packs worth $1300.00!! Plus, I donated prizes to two of the Ways to Win drawings: Get Lucky and State. (Watch my packing video to see what treats and treasures I brought.)

I also get asked if I will host one in Canada. The answer is no. It seems harsh, but there are a myriad of reasons why.

Why the Contest Queen Won’t Host a Sweepstakes Convention

I do plan to attend every sweepstakes event I can.

If you wish to read about past events and get additional details, I blogged each convention daily; scroll up to the SEARCH future and type in ‘convention.’

I also shared recap videos from this year’s convention (TikToks, Reels, and Shorts), went live on TikTok, and then shared the videos on YouTube (Adventures with Sweepers).

Have you ever been to a sweepstakes event?