Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:00p

Online auction starts November 1, 2026

Our auction returns this year with big changes. In years past we gave 10% of the proceeds to one organization such as Compassion for Campers. This year we will be donating at least 25% to Compassion for Campers, Crystal Lake Pride, Family Health Partnership Clinic, and Veterans Path to Hope. In years past our auctioneer provided the entertainment. This year, we will once again have the fabulously entertaining Ron Relic as our auctioneer, but we will also have fun, family-friendly drag performances to bring extra energy to the evening and support our wider LGBTQ+ community. So get ready to join the fun and invite your friends!

Donate to the Auction: Offer a party, tour, service, talent, art work, vacation getaway, themed basket with a group, or solicit your favorite area business to donate to the auction. Use our online donation form or get a paper form on Sunday. Pick up a packet to solicit area businesses on Sunday. 

Volunteer to Help: This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, but we need your help. There are lots of ways to help before, during and after the auction. Check out our volunteer form and let us know how you are interested in helping.  

Our Auction Website is still being developed but you can visit it now to get your tickets for November 14th. Then check back frequently as our catalog grows. Online bidding will start November 1st, so even if you can’t make it to the live event on November 14th, you can support the auction and win great offerings.

Your 2026 Auction Team: Judy Stettner, Jodie McGovern, Irene Raven, Ted Funn, Mary Robinson, Freddi Funnell – contact us at fundraising@treeoflifeuu.org