West Side Nut Club names winner of record $2.68 million half pot in Evansville
Mary Martin will receive half of a record $2,686,150 half pot, the West Side Nut Club announced, in a Fall Festival tradition that has raised nearly $15 million for area organizations.
The Hoosier Wire · November 6, 2026 · Evansville, IN
The West Side Nut Club has announced the winner of this year's half pot, a Fall Festival tradition in Evansville that reached a record total this year.
The club said the winning ticket holder is Mary Martin, who will receive half of $2,686,150. The club said she has always enjoyed the festival and bought her tickets at a booth on Saturday.
The club also shared a statement from Holly Overton, identified as the early bird winner. She bought her ticket online on Monday evening and earned $25,000.
This year's half pot total was a new record, just over last year's mark, according to WFIE. Over its history, the yearly half pot has raised nearly $15 million for area organizations.
