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Big Jack Gives Back

$18,000 in Outlet store Gift Cards will be given away! Supporting Participating Local Charities & Schools

Big Jack Gives Back is a one-day fundraising event benefiting participating local charities and schools.

Families can enjoy carnival games, face painting, balloon twisting, movie character photos, magic show, live music, exclusive store discounts and the opportunity to win a share of $18,000 in gift cards and prizes. 

Tickets sales begin Friday, September 4 and may be purchased at the the link below or in-person and fee-free at Tulare Outlets Customer Service Office, next to Sunglass Hut. Open daily from 8:30am - 5:00pm. 

What does each ticket include?

Event Ticket: $5.00 

Price does not include Eventbrite processing fee ($2.18). 


(1) Complimentary Carnival Game Punch Card to play 10 times any game of choice.

Free access to exclusive event activities, such as face painting, carnival games, balloon twisting, movie character photos, magic show, and more!

Exclusive Tulare Outlets retailer discounts and coupons included in your event program.

(1) Complimentary Prize Drawing Ticket for a chance to win a share of over $18,000 in gift cards! No purchase necessary.

(1) Enter-to-Win slip for chances to win prizes from our retailers. No purchase necessary. 

NOTE: Must be 18 years or older to participate in prize drawings & enter-to-wins.


Event Schedule 


Check-in will be located at the Registration Tent in our Main Court, right next to Big Jack, our 17-foot-tall Jack O’Lantern in front of Columbia Factory Store. All event attendees are required to check in to receive a wristband, which provides access to all event activities.

Calling all goblins, ghosts and ghouls! Step right up and test your skills to win fang-tastic prizes. Must present game punch card and wristband to play.

Must present event wristband to access.

Must present event wristband to access. Show will be held at the Main Stage. 

Prize tickets will be collected at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM at the Registration Tent and the Prize & Game Ticket Tent. Winners will be announced at 12:30PM, 2:30PM, and 4PM at the Prize & Game Ticket Tent. You must visit the tent so we can check your ticket numbers and confirm whether you’re a winner.

Prize tickets entered into the first drawing will remain in the tumblers for all subsequent drawings. For the best chance of winning, make sure to enter your tickets in the first drawing at 11AM!

Enter throughout the day till 3pm at the Registraton Tent. Winners will be announced at the Main Stage at 3:30PM. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Must be 18 years or older to enter drawings. 

Learn more about our participating charities, discover giveaways from our stores, and even meet pups looking for their forever homes!

  • Galaxy Theatres Booth
  • Rocket Fizz Booth 
  • Columbia Factory Store Booth
  • Zumiez Booth
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Booth
  • Visalia Emergency Aid Council
  • Tulare County Animal Services
  • Valley Oak SPCA
  • Friends of Tulare Animal Services
  • Hope Horizon Mental Health 
  • USMC Reserve Toys for Tots

Benefiting Local Organizations


Cypress Elementary School
Friends of Tulare Animal Services
Hope Horizon Mental Health
Liberty Elementary School
Mission Valley Elementary School
Mt. Whitney High School
Parenting Network Visalia
Tulare Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias

Tulare County Animal Services

Tulare Police Explorer Post #299

USMC Reserve Toys for Tots Tulare

Valley Oak SPCA

Visalia Emergency Aid Council

VUSD Family & Community Resource Center


Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is Big Jack Gives Back?

Big Jack Gives Back is a one-day fundraising event benefiting participating charities and schools from Tulare County.

Ticket holders will receive access to family fun carnival games, exclusive discounts, live entertainment, opportunities to win over $18,000 in gift cards, and so much more!

How much do tickets cost?

Event tickets are $5.00.

These prices do not reflect Eventbrite service fees ($2.87+). Tickets purchased in-person at Tulare Outlets Customer Service Office do not incur any additional fees.

Can I purchase a ticket on the day of the event?

Yes, online ticket sales will close on Friday, October 23rd, but in-person tickets will be available on the day of the event at our Registration Tent in our Main Court, right next to our 17-foot tall Big Jack O' Lantern, near Columbia Factory Store. 

How do I select an organization?

On Eventbrite - After you add tickets and payment information, you'll select "Place Order". A pop up will appear asking you to select your benefiting school or charity.

At Customer Service - A customer service representative will ask for your benefiting school or charity at check out.

I'm a parent and I'm just taking my kids to play the carnival games. Do I need to purchase a ticket for myself?

If you want to participate in any of the activities including Enter-to-Win opportunties, purchasing additional prize tickets or getting the exclusive store discounts...YES, you need to purchase an event ticket. Plus, your event ticket and prize ticket purchases supports organizations in your local community! 

What are prize drawing tickets?

Prize drawing tickets are opportunities to win gift cards and items from Tulare Outlets stores. When we refer to “over $18,000 in gift cards”, this is what we’re referencing. We will have 3 drawings throughout event day.

When will prize drawings occur?

Tickets will be collected at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM with winners announced at the Prize & Game Ticket Tent at 12:30PM, 2:30PM and 4PM. Tickets will remain in the tumblers for subsequent drawings, so for the best chance of winning, make sure you enter your tickets by the 11AM collection.

Can I purchase more prize drawing tickets?

Yes, additional prize drawing tickets will be available at the Prize & Game Ticket Tent for a suggested donation of (1) for $1 or (25) for $20. Prize drawing proceeds will be evenly split between organizations with 50 or more check-ins on event day.

Do I need to check in on event day?

Yes, you need to check-in to receive your Big Jack Gives Back event program, wristband, prize drawing ticket and carnival game punch card. Additionally, schools and charities with at least 50 check-ins on event day will evenly split prize drawing ticket proceeds.

Can I purchase additional Carnival Game Punch Cards?

Yes, additional Carnival Game Punch Cards will be available at the Prize & Game Ticket Tent for $5 each. 

What does the Enter-to-Win consist of?

Our Enter-to-Win consists of chances to win prizes from our stores. Each attendee will receive one (1) slip with their event ticket. Your slip will be handed to you at the Registration Tent when you Check-In and must be dropped off at the Registration Tent to participate. At 3:30 p.m., we will announce multiple winners at the Main Stage. 

I still have questions.

Email jellis@tulareoutletcenter.com or call 559-605-6123.

Ready for a day of shopping, saving and fundraising?

Tulare Outlets 

1407 Retherford Street, Tulare, CA 93274

Phone: 559-684-9091

 

 

 

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