CCSS Thunderballs 2026
Thunderballs 2026 Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for the Cumberland Community Schools Society’s annual Thunderballs fundraiser! This beloved Cumberland tradition is a token lottery featuring 4,000 golf balls rolling down the main street in an exciting race to win one of 20 fabulous prize packages. This year’s top prizes include one round trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination, a Mount Washington Gold Season Pass, and $1,000 cash. Other prizes include 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. “The success of this event is key to ensuring we can continue to meet the growing needs of our dynamic community”, says Sue Loveless, Executive Director. “Over the past year we have seen a significant increase in demand for our services as residents struggle to navigate the high cost of living. Our goal is to raise $60,000 through Thunderballs sponsorships and ticket sales to ensure we can continue to provide these essential programs”.
Over eighty local businesses have generously stepped up to support the event, through financial contributions and donations of prizes. This year’s gold sponsors include Cloutier Matthews Chartered Professional Accountants, CV Engineering Ltd., Hyland Precast, Facet Custom Builders, and WestJet.
Thunderballs tickets are 1 for $10, or 5 for $40. This year, 400 five-pack tickets are available for sale online at www.ccssociety.org. Tickets are also available in person at Moon’s Records, Seeds Food Market, and from CCSS Staff & Board of Directors. Watch for pop-up ticket tables around the Village of Cumberland or visit the CCSS booth on Market Day, Saturday May 16th (while supplies last). The event will be held in downtown Cumberland at 9:30 AM on Monday May 18 before the big parade.
