Oktoberfest: BACC 18th Annual Public Auction to be Held Thursday, October 28th

The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest: 18th Annual Public Auction will be held on Thursday, October 28th at The Bradford Club, 32 Boylston Street, Bradford. This community event, open to local businesses, organizations, and the public, is the Chamber’s primary fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the many services provided by the Chamber. The doors will open at 5:00 pm; with bidding beginning promptly at 6:00pm.

Through the generous donation of products, services, and more, an exciting variety of items has been put together for the event, which will feature 25 fantastic live auction packages, as well as silent auctions, bucket and pretzel drawings, and a 50/50 card drawing. The live auction will be conducted by Lloyd Burkhouse as well as local celebrity auctioneers Woody Woodruff, Harvey Golubock, and Tim Asinger. Included in this year’s festivities is a delicious menu of German and traditional fare suitable for the Oktoberfest theme, as well as complimentary Straub Special Dark beer, and a cash bar.

This year’s event has received sponsor support from throughout the Bradford community and beyond, including as Bronze Supporters: American Refining Group, Inc.; Bradford Regional Medical Center/Bradford Hospital Foundation; Seneca Gaming Corporation; U.S. Energy Development Corporation; and Zippo Manufacturing Company. Distinguished Supporters include Blaisdell Foundation, Bradford Manor, Crosby Marts – Reid Petroleum, and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, while Distinguished Patrons are Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc., Glendorn, Goodman Services, Inc., National Fuel, and Northwest Savings Bank.

A sneak preview of several live auction items is available on the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce web site at http://www.bradfordchamber.com/. Featured items include Zippo and Case one-of-a-kind collectibles; getaway trips to Chatauqua, NY, Watkins Glen, NY, and popular Bradford accommodations; works of art, and more.

Admission is $25.00 per person, with reservations required. For reservations or to pre-bid on any live auction items featured on the web site, contact the BACC Office at 814-368-7115 or email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com.

Pictured, BACC Executive Director, Ron Orris, and Event Coordinator, Kara Kennedy, discuss the BACC office window display, which features some of the items which will be auctioned at the upcoming Oktoberfest: 18th Annual Public Auction event on Thursday, October 28th.
Photo courtesy of the BACC

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