Cracker Barrel Gives Away $250k in Free Gas and Food
May 24, 2026

Cracker Barrel celebrates America's 250th birthday; image by Cracker Barrel

KNOXVILLE, SEVIERVILLE, PIGEON FORGE - Road trips are one of America’s most cherished summer traditions, but this year, as gas prices rise, many families are reconsidering their travel plans. In fact, a new survey showed that nearly 4 in 5 Americans say fuel costs will impact their summer adventures.(1)

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is stepping in to help, with “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” - a 10-week sweepstakes designed to help guests fuel their summer travel by giving away $250,000 in food and fuel to Cracker Barrel Rewards members during road trip season.

From May 19th to July 26th, 250 lucky reward members will win $1,000 total, a $500 Cracker Barrel Gift Card and $500 gas gift card. With 25 winners a week, giving guests across America to fuel their road trips, weekend getaways, or everyday summer travel. Members earn entries with every qualifying entree, plus bonus entries when adding retail items.

All campaign info can be found here crackerbarrel.com/rewards/sweepstakes and new guests can sign up to be a Rewards member here.

(1)  Online survey conducted by Wired Research to 1,010 Americans ages 18+, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent.