Along with the talented and diverse lineup of musicians, dancers and other entertainers, we have been assembling an impressive collection of generous donations to be featured in our silent auction.
Up for auction are: beautiful hand-crafted lawn ornaments, rustic log furniture, golf rounds at the Wilderness (Fortune Bay) and Giants Ridge, a stylish silver men’s wristwatch, gift certificates to local businesses such as Natural Harvest Food Co-op, a variety of gift baskets and much more! More gorgeous, hand-crafted items and distinctive gifts are being donated by local artisans and merchants every day so keep posted to see what will be available at the Bradfest 2012 Silent Auction.
Here’s a peek at some of the items. Please contact us at donations@bradfest.org if you are willing to donate to this year’s silent auction!
Also, we’ve started the auction fun online! To get a chance at first bid and to see even more of our exciting merchandise, please visit our auction site.
Solid oak Mission style table
Stickley Design, with craftsman's signature pine cone embellishments. Donated by Robert Reed.
Another beautiful solid oak Mission style table
(Stickley Design, 'The Lost Table').
Handcrafted by Stan Reed.
This stylish hand-embroidered bag is made with 100% wool (recycled from winter coats!) and is perfect for a
night out on the town or everyday errands.
One-of-a-kind design sewn by Roxanne Reed.
Been dreaming about finding the perfect knife?
Bid on this 6A high carbon stainless steel beauty, with whitetail deer antler grip and brass and ebony accents. Handmade by Dennis Knudson.
Beautiful concrete lawn leaf ornament, courtesy of Booper Mosaics.
One-of-a-kind Bradfest Bean Bag Toss Game with scoring post,
thanks to Angie and Steve Rogers.
Everyone from doctors to Deadheads will love this custom laser cut human skull. Full size, fifty layers made of recycled cardboard.
Solid oak Mission style mirror and coat rack with unique silver spoon hanging brackets.
Handcrafted by Robert Reed.
Wild about theater? One of the silent auction items is a Duluth Playhouse family pass (2 adult, 2 child tickets) to one performance of a Children Theater Arts summer series.
Expecting a new addition to your family? This beautifully knit infant kimono comes in a set with a bib (next photo) and burp cloth and will be sure to keep your little ones feeling cozy and loved. Donated by Natasha Gontesky.
Bib, courtesy Natasha Gontesky.
A lovely hand-painted birdhouse, courtesy of Northern Ornamental Concrete.
A delicious $25 gift certificate to the New Scenic Cafe in Duluth.
Another unique lawn ornament donated by Booper Mosaics.
A handsome men's watch, made possible by a generous donation from Suzanne's Jewelery.
Handmade oak bow saw. Comes with two extra blades.
Made by Stan Reed.
Love learning about dinosaurs? Come bid in the silent auction to win four tickets to the Science Museum of Minnesota.
A small, stylish bench, perfect for your garden, courtesy of Booper Mosaics.
A coffee gift basket from Alakef roasters should perk you right up!
Beautify your abode with this stained glass butterfly
from Northern Ornamental Concrete!
Herkullinen! A flavorful food gift basket from Irma's Finland House will fill you up before you jump in da lake. (Specific auction items not shown here.)
Got a green thumb? Bid on this quaint diamond willow plant stand to show off your favorite greenery.
Donated by Robert Reed.
Yum! A gift card from Amazing Grace Cafe (Duluth)
will start your morning off right.
Also, take a look at 2011′s and 2010′s silent auction items.