Presented by the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and Signature Sponsor American Refining Group, Inc, the BACC Oktoberfest/23rd Annual Public Auction will be held on Thursday, October 8th 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 open to the public at 5:30 pm; with the live auction beginning at 6:30pm.
Through the generous donation of products, services, and more, an exciting variety of items has been put together for the event, which will feature approximately 25 fantastic live auction packages, as well as silent auctions, pretzel drawings, and a 50/50 card drawing. The live auction will be conducted by Lloyd Burkhouse of Lloyd Burkhouse Auctions as well as local celebrity auctioneer Tim Asinger of Kessel Contruction. Included in this year’s festivities is a delicious menu of German and traditional fare suitable for the Oktoberfest theme, as well as complimentary seasonal lager, a sampling of fall beer flavors, and a cash bar.
This year’s event has received sponsor support from throughout the Bradford community and beyond, including Gold Sponsors Kessel Construction and Walmart, and Silver Sponsors: Bradford City Water Authority, CNB Bank, Save-A-Lot, and Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet. Bronze Sponsors include Area Transportation Authority, Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Blaisdell Foundation, Bradford Regional Medical Center, ChamberChoice/OnDemand Energy, Davis-O’Laughlin Buick GMC Cadillac, Minard Run Oil Company, National Fuel, Northwest Savings Bank, and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
A sneak preview of several auction items is available on the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Additional auction item photos will be added to the Facebook page throughout the week leading up to the event. Featured items include Zippo, Case, and other local products; works by local artists; home, office, and outdoor merchandise; and more. Donations of items for the auction are still being collected, and any company, organization, artist, or other individual interested in donating items should contact the Chamber office at 814-368-7115.
Admission to the event is $25.00 per person, with reservations required. For reservations contact the BACC Office at 814-368-7115 or email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com.