Fall Festival Half-Pot Adds $25,000 Early Bird Prize for 2026

As if the possibility of winning half of an absolutely enormous pile of money wasn't enough, the West Side Nut Club is giving you another reason to buy your 2026 Fall Festival Half Pot tickets early.

The Half Pot returns for the 105th West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, and this year there's a $25,000 cash Early Bird prize up for grabs.

And when the Nut Club calls this thing big, they aren't kidding.

The 2025 Half Pot climbed past $2.6 million, making the eventual winner's half a potentially life-changing amount of money.

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How to Qualify for the $25,000 Early Bird Prize

Half Pot tickets officially go on sale September 30, 2026.

To qualify for the $25,000 Early Bird drawing, you'll need to purchase your eligible tickets before 7 p.m. CST on Monday, October 5.

And, of course, there's still the big one.

The West Side Nut Club says the Fall Festival Half Pot is once again expected to be the largest Half Pot in America, with participants getting a chance at the grand prize while helping support the organization's charitable work throughout the region.

When and Where to Buy Your Early Bird Tickets

Fall Festival Returns to Franklin Street

The 105th West Side Nut Club Fall Festival takes over Franklin Street in Evansville October 5 - 10, 2026, bringing with it over a hundred food booths, rides, entertainment, and the annual Half Pot frenzy.

Proceeds from the drawing help the West Side Nut Club continue supporting organizations and causes throughout the community.

So, if you're already planning to try your luck this year, there's now a pretty compelling reason not to procrastinate.

You can find ticket information and official rules on the West Side Nut Club Half Pot website.