Thunderballs 2025 Tickets On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Cumberland Community Schools Society’s annual Thunderballs fundraiser.

The lottery features 4,000 golf balls rolling down the main street in a race to win one of 21 prize packages.

This year’s top prizes include one round trip flight for two from WestJet, and a Dreadnought V2 Fox framekit donated by local bike brand Forbidden Bike Company. Other prizes include cash, mini-vacations, festival tickets, local food gift cards, and more.

Proceeds from the event support the Cumberland Community Schools Society (CCSS), a registered charity that provides nutritious meals and food hampers to residents experiencing food insecurity, along with barrier free recreational programs.

Thunderballs is the Society’s biggest fundraiser and plays a vital role in funding operations. Sue Loveless, Executive Director, says over the past year they have seen a significant increase in demand for services as residents struggle to navigate the high cost of living.

They are looking to raise $55,000 through Thunderballs sponsorships and ticket sales.

Over sixty local businesses have stepped up to support the event, through financial contributions and donations of prizes.

Thunderballs tickets are 1 for $10, or 5 for $40 and available from CCSS staff and board members, Moon’s Records, and Seeds Food Market. Tickets will also be available at the Repair Cafe (Saturday April 26), Cut A Thon (Sunday May 4) and the CCSS Market Day Booth (Saturday May 17th).

The event will be held in downtown Cumberland on Monday, May 19th before the Victoria Day parade.

For tickets and more information, visit Thunderballs 2025.