NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING.
Eligibility: Open to legal U.S. residents 18 years-of-age or older as of the date of entry (the
“Entrant”). Void where prohibited or restricted by applicable law, and all applicable federal, state,
and local laws and regulations apply. Winners are responsible for any taxes, customs, duties,
and like amounts connected with the prizes. Alcohol is specifically excluded from all prizes.
How to play: Starting July 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT and ending July 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT
(the “Sweepstakes Window”), enter for a chance to win: One (1) Travel Voucher from Southwest
Airlines (Approximate Retail Value $750.00); One (1) two-night hotel stay at The Loren Hotel 1211
W. Riverside Dr. Austin, Texas (Approximate Retail Value: $800.00); One (1) private tour and
tasting for two (2) at Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood, TX 78619, excluding gratuity
(Approximate Retail Value: $250.00); One (1) promotional gift voucher (Restrictions apply. See
the front and back of the promotional voucher for all restrictions and valid only at Aba Austin 1011
S. Congress Ave. Building 2 Suite 180, excluding gratuity with an Approximate Retail Value of
$250.00. The total Approximate Retail Value of all prizes: $2,050.00, by scanning the QR code
and completing the entry form that is linked thereto, displayed at the Travel Texas activation
space and on the main stage screen at Windy City Smokeout located at the United Center
Parking lot 1901 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60612 during the Sweepstakes Window. The QR
code will take you to the entry page where entrants will complete and submit the form for
sweepstakes entry. Limit one (1) entry per person during the Sweepstakes Window.
To enter without purchase: on a postcard or a card that is no smaller than 3 ½ x 5 inches and
no larger than 4 ¼ x 6 inches, legibly handwrite your complete name, mailing address, email
address, phone number and date of birth and mail with proper postage to: Windy City Smokeout
Travel Texas Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 116, Chicago, IL 60640. Entrants must
be at least eighteen years of age as of the date of entry. All write-in entries must be postmarked
by Monday July 13, 2026 and received by 3:00 PM CDT July 16, 2026. There is a limit of one (1)
write-in entry per envelope/postcard. Each envelope/postcard is considered one (1) entry into the
Sweepstakes. No mechanical reproductions will be accepted. Write-in entries must contain all
entry fields outlined above; otherwise, they are void and will not be eligible to win.
One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The
drawing will occur on or about 3:00 PM CDT July 16, 2026 following verification and processing of
eligible entries.
Government issued identification required for in person prize pick up, if applicable.
Regardless of the entry method used to enter the Sweepstakes, there is a limit of one entry per
Entrant for the entire Sweepstakes Window. Any attempt by an Entrant to obtain more than the
stated number of entries by using multiple/different identities, and/or any other methods will void
that Entrant’s entry and that Entrant may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes. Entries submitted
by anyone other than the Entrant are void. In case of dispute as to the identity of any Entrant,
entry will be declared made by the registered name and address on such entry. Any potential
prize winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such person is the prize winner.
Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility, age, identity, compliance with these Official Rules,
and satisfaction of all entry requirements before awarding any prize.
Entries generated by script, macro, bot, automated means, or any other device intended to
automate entry are prohibited and will be void. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any
Entrant who tampers with the entry process, violates these Official Rules, or attempts to
undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes.
How to claim your prize: The Winner will be notified by text message or email, as applicable on
or about July 16, 2026. The winner will be required to provide their full name, email address, and
respond within 24 hours to remain eligible. Failure to respond within the applicable time period
will result in forfeiture of the prize and Sponsor will have the option and not the obligation to
award the prize to an alternate winner. Sponsor may require the prize winner to execute an
affidavit of eligibility, publicity release (except where prohibited), liability waiver and/or IRS Form
W-9 prior to the delivery of any prize (collectively, "Affidavit"), if applicable. Should winner use
less than the full prize, the value of the prize for tax purposes will not be reduced. If the prize
winner does not respond to the notification within 24 hours, is found to be ineligible, including
failure to satisfy the age requirement, fails to provide adequate information, or fails to execute the
Affidavit or other documentation required by Sponsor and/or the prize notification is returned as
undeliverable, the Sponsor may consider such prize winner to have forfeited the prize, and
another prize winner may be selected in the sole discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor is not
responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or incorrect entries or notices even if caused by
human error on the part of Sponsor. A valid government issued photo ID verifying the winner's
age and identity may be required to claim the prize.
Limitations apply: Travel, including flights and hotel must be completed by June 6, 2027.
Vouchers will be provided. Check the front and back of each voucher and corresponding websites
for a complete list of restrictions. Sponsor will confirm all necessary details the winner via email.
Total approximate retail value of the prize is $2,050.00. Please note, transportation, incidental
expenses, gratuities, and all other costs not expressly stated as part of the prize are not included.
General Provisions: No prize substitutions allowed and no cash alternatives or refunds are
available. Prizes are non-transferable and exclude alcoholic beverages. Sponsor is not
responsible for the cancellation, postponement, modification of Sweepstakes Window, or
rescheduling of Windy City Smokeout due to weather, acts of God, public health concerns,
governmental action, venue restrictions, or any other cause beyond Sponsor's reasonable
control. In the event Windy City Smokeout is cancelled, postponed, or materially modified,
Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to otherwise modify or terminate the
Sweepstakes as permitted by applicable law. Prize does not include ground transportation.
Except where prohibited by law, participation in this promotion and/or acceptance of any prize
constitutes permission to use winner’s name, hometown, likeness and photograph for advertising
and publicity purposes without additional compensation. All entries become Sponsor’s property, if
applicable, and will not be returned or acknowledged.
All Employees of Smokeout Festivals LLC (“Sponsor”) and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises,
Inc., their respective agencies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and
members of the immediate families and household members of each are not eligible. Odds of
winning prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.
By participating, Entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these official rules and all Sponsor
decisions. By participating and/or accepting the prize, Entrants/winners agree to release Sponsor
and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, directors,
officers, employees, and agents as stated herein from any and all liability for any injuries, losses
or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use,
and/or misuse of any prize or participation in this promotion or in prize-related activities and that
Sponsor may use Entrant’s name, likeness and submitted photograph (if applicable) for
advertising and publicity purposes, in any and all media now or hereafter known, without further
notice or compensation (except where prohibited by law). Winners acknowledge that neither
Sponsor nor its agents have made, nor are in any manner responsible or liable for, any warranty,
representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize.
In the event of a dispute over the identity of an online entrant, Entry will be deemed submitted by
the authorized account holder of the e-mail account of the e-mail address submitted at time of
Entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-
mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g.,
business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the
domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of
action arising out of or in connection with this Promotion shall be resolved individually, without
resort to any form of class action. This Promotion shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Illinois, regardless of conflicts of laws principles. Any
action or litigation concerning this Promotion shall take place exclusively in the federal or state
courts sitting in Cook County, Illinois, and each Entrant expressly consents to the jurisdiction of
and venue in such courts and waives all defenses of lack of jurisdiction and inconvenient forum
with respect to such courts. Each Entrant agrees to service of process by mail or other method
acceptable under the laws of the State of Illinois. ANY CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND/OR
AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
ENTERING THIS PROMOTION. REGISTERED PARTICIPANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS
OR CLAIMS TO ATTORNEY'S FEES, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ENTRANT, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT AND
WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
For the name of the winner, available after July 20 2026, please send a self-addressed stamped
envelope by December 1, 2026 to Lettuce Entertain You c/o Windy City Smokeout Travel Texas
Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Rd. Suite 116, Chicago, IL 60640. Sponsor: Smokeout Festivals
LLC, 5419 N. Sheridan Road Suite 116 Chicago, IL 60640.