Silent Auction 2026

 
 

Join us for the 2026 Mountain Alliance Silent Auction!

***Due to inclement weather, there will be no in-person viewing of our auction. Bidding will remain only until 4 pm on Saturday, January 31st.*** See below for pick up instructions!!!

This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and we would love your support! You can help us out by bidding and spreading the word!

Bidding Instructions

To bid on items, visit the event website: www.accelevents.com/e/ma2026#auction

All bidding will occur online from January 17th to January 31st with bidding closing at 4 pm on Saturday, January 31st.

Online

1. Navigate to the event website

2. On the auction page, find an item you want and click the “Bid Now” button

3. For your first bid with us, you will be asked to enter your name, phone number, & email address

4. After submitting contact information (or logging in if you have previously bid at our auction), you can submit your desired bid amount

5. You will receive instant outbid notifications & will be notified if you have won any items at the end of the auction

Text Message

1. Simply text the event phone number (814) 458-1531 with the item's three letter code and bid amount (ex. DDT30)

2. For the first bid, you will receive a text message response asking to confirm the bid by responding with your first & last name

3. You will receive instant outbid notifications & will be automatically notified if you have won any items at the end of the auction

Pick up Options

  • All bidding ends Saturday, January 31st @ 4pm! If you have a winning bid, you will receive a notification and an invoice. You can pay right through your phone!

  • 2/1 at Watauga High School (Come any time between 11am-1pm, no sign up needed)

  • 2/2-2/6 at Watauga High School (Choose a pick up time on Sign Up Genius)

  • Shipping - We are happy to ship if needed, but will ask you to cover the cost

  • Arrange later pick up at Watauga High School or Avery County High School

  • For questions or alternate arrangements, please contact Auction@MountainAlliance.org

Call for prizes!

We are collecting prizes. If you have an item, service, or experience that you would like to donate, please send an email to Auction@MountainAlliance.org with more information. This is a great opportunity to support youth in the community while promoting your business!

Become an auction sponsor

We are introducing sponsorship options for the first time at this year’s auction! For each sponsorship level, you will receive the perk listed for that level AND the perks for all previous levels (ex. A $500 sponsorship would include social media/event blast inclusion, website inclusion, and an item table sponsorship).

  • $100  - Item Table Sponsorship

    • Your name/company logo will appear on a table of auction items at our in-person event as the sponsor of that table.

  • $250 - Website Inclusion

    • You will be listed as a sponsor on the auction page of our website and on our online bidding platform.

  • $500 - Social Media/Event Blast Inclusion

    • You will be mentioned as a sponsor in emails and social media posts (excluding stories) 

  • $1,000 - In-person Event Exposure

    • Your name/company logo will be displayed in at least one prominent location at the in-person event

  • $2,000 - Prominent Table Sponsorship

    • You will be displayed as the sponsor of a prominent table at the auction (ex. Hot Chocolate Table or Merchandise Table)

  • $4,000 - Check Out Table Sponsorship

    • Your name/logo will be displayed at the check out table (all bidders must pass this table in order to leave).

Volunteer

If you are able to volunteer your time to be a part of the auction committee and/or volunteer on the day of the event, email Auction@MountainAlliance.org to learn how to get involved.

in-person event Information

All bidding will be held online, but you are invited to come visit us in person to take a closer look at items, ask questions to volunteers, and participate in other WinterFest activities.

Date: Saturday, January 31st

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Blowing Rock Parks and Rec Building (145 Park Ave, Blowing Rock, NC 28605)

Item Pick Up: More information will be added closer to the event