Not every player gets the event. Random groups of players are selected. Maybe you won't be there this time. Please have some patience. And you'll get it in the next group.
Hi @Jmc660 warm welcome to our community at Candy Crush Soda Saga. 💦
What device/platform are you playing on? Our game currently has version 1.273.3. Depending on the device/platform, there are different ways to find out the version.
