Auction
Our annual auction showcases the creativity and generosity of our co-op community in the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts. Proceeds from the auction support our goal of building a sustainable food hub while making good food from close to home affordable for as many people in our community as possible. You can also DONATE DIRECTLY on a one-time or recurring basis to support Quabbin Harvest, including making a tax-deductible donation through the Quabbin Food Connector--email us for details.
After last year's very successful hybrid auction, we're following the same format for 2023. Here's the schedule:
- Online Auction starting Sat, Oct 26 and wrapping up at 5 pm on Fri, Nov 8. Winners will be announced during the Live Auction or notified via email.
- Live Auction at the First Univeralist Church in Orange (31 North Main Street, just up the street from the store) with auctioneer Michael Humphries, preceded by a Social Hour from 6-7 pm with refreshments and Silent Auction items. Everyone is invited to bring a potluck appetizer or non-alcoholic drink to share (beer and wine will be available too)!
Here's the full AUCTION CATALOG (also available in hard copy in the store). This year's list of exciting items includes:
- services like piano tuning, knife-sharpening, and garden help
- delicious foods from local farms and homesteads
- a two-night stay at a Tully Pond cottage
- artwork and artisanal items from local artists and craftspeople
- vintage and antique items
- a full set of tires to get you ready for winter
- opportunities to learn about tie-dying, wine-tasting, and no-till planting
- and much much more!