2025 Ultimate Experience Getaway Tickets

Explore Traverse City & Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is the truly "all natural" theme park of America. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time.

Its real Victorian image is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. Families, especially children, love their relatively new found "mobility", exploring the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island State Park, honored by National Geographic as one of the ten finest in America.

• Two (2) night stay in one of our preferred hotels in Traverse City
• A pre-planned excursion of the organizer's choice based on guests' interests
• $100 Gift Certificate to a downtown restaurant of the buyer's choosing
• $400 in Downtown Gift Certificates to be used at most stores and restaurants in Traverse City
• Two (2) night stay on Mackinac Island at one of our preferred properties
• Two Round Trip Ferry Tickets on Shepler Mackinac Island Ferry
• $200 Visa Gift Card for activities of your choosing on Mackinac Island: official carriage tour company, Butterfly House, bike rentals from Mackinac Island, etc.

Hob Nobble Gobble Getaway

The tradition of Detroit’s own Hob Nobble Gobble^® presented by Ford Motor Company is ready to amaze on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ford Field!!!

Once again, The Parade Company will electrify and delight at this year’s black-tie premier fundraiser for America’s Thanksgiving Parade^® presented by Gardner White.

Excitement awaits on the magnificent carnival midway! Take a timeless twirl on the merry-go-round, and enjoy sweeping views of the festivities from atop the Ferris wheel. Feel the rush as the Cliff Hanger glides you through the air and step inside the adventurous Wacky Shack where surprises await behind every twist and turn. After you have mastered the rides, show off your skills at the giant carnival games and win amazing prizes! Join in the famous Parade of Stars featuring dancing elves, thunderous sounds of the Honolulu Boom Drumline and, all the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus…all leading up to a special performance by Michigan’s own multi-platinum artist Uncle Kracker!! Known for chart-topping hits like “Follow Me,” “Drift Away,” and “Smile,” his signature blend of rock, country, and feel-good energy has made him a fan favorite for over two decades. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance made possible by The Parade Company and ALT 98.7

Beyond the event festivities, you'll enjoy the comfort of your luxury hotel room at The Westin Book Cadillac -- a historic hotel in Detroit, MI, built in 1924 to help turn Washington Avenue into the Fifth Avenue of the Midwest. Now, lovingly restored to the opulence of the era, the hotel offers you a place to relax and enhance your well-being. Luxury hotel rooms include perks such as Westin Heavenly Beds and Baths, along with modern technology and spacious workspaces. Maintain your fitness regimen with a workout at the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio or a few laps in the downtown hotel's indoor pool. Experience memorable dining and the only Starbucks Reserve Store in Detroit, MI. Explore everything downtown Detroit has to offer from their central location near some of the city's most popular attractions.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two-night Hotel Stay at The Westin Book Cadillac

• Two (2) Benefit Tickets ($450 value each)

EVENT DATES: Friday, November 21, 2025. 6:30 - 10:30 PM EST

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Valid for Friday, November 21, 2025
• Tickets are for two (2) people.
• This package has no cash value.
• Package may not be resold at any other auction or online.

PACKAGE VALUE: $1,900

DONOR: The Parade Company

Des Moines Arts Festival VIP Experience

• One (1) Room for up to three (3) nights at the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton (one block from Festival site).
• VIP access (for up to four) to the Des Moines Arts Festival and exclusive Silent Rivers VIP Club, where you'll enjoy complimentary food, beverages and the best seat in the house for the Festival's main stage entertainment.
• Official Festival Swag, complimentary beverage coupons and a 2026 Commemorative Poster
• Private tour (for up to four) of the Festival and its operations and eavesdrop on daily production meetings
• Tickets (up to four) to the exclusive Artist Awards Breakfast on Sunday of the Festival

Thunder Over Louisville & Derby City Experience

Experience an exclusive trip for two (2) to the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival "Thunder Over Louisville®" Opening Ceremonies and experience Derby City!

To some, it’s the official kick-off to the Kentucky Derby Festival. To others, it’s the unofficial beginning of spring. But to all, it’s simply one of the largest annual fireworks shows in North America and the setting for some of the most memorable moments you’ll ever share.

You can do a lot more at Thunder Over Louisville than simply look to the sky. With a slew of entertainment options available on the ground, there is sure to be something for everyone! From the Thunder FoodFest to the Interactive Display Area to the Kid’s Play Areas on the Great Lawn, there’s refreshments and entertainment galore.

• Hotel accommodations for you and a guest for 4 days and 3 nights (Thursday - Saturday) at one of Louisville's downtown hotels
• Two (2) tickets to the "They're Off!®" Luncheon, Friday, April 17, 2026. Join us we "kick-off" the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival with an outstanding event and nearly 2,000 of Louisville's business and community leaders. Enjoy a featured speaker and lunch in the historic Galt House East Grand Ballroom.
• Two (2) tickets for Thunder Over Louisville®, Saturday, April 18, 2026. Enjoy an exciting air show and the largest fireworks show in North America along Louisville's nostalgic Ohio River waterfront from an exclusive VIP Patron Tent with food, drinks and the best view in town. A tour of the Thunder Command Center on the 24th floor of The Galt House Hotel & Suites is also included. The fireworks are proudly presented by the "First Family of Fireworks", Zambelli Internationale.
• Two (2) tickets for a guided tour of Old Forester Distillery with a tasting at the end of the tour for guests 21 and over.
• Two (2) tickets for The Kentucky Derby Museum located adjacent to Churchill Downs Racetrack. You will visit two floors of exhibits, view the epic film, "The Greatest Race", a 360° 18-minute media experience and a guided historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs.

Rose Bowl & Rose Parade New Year's Celebration

• Four (4) Nights Stay in One (1) Standard Room in Pasadena
• Two (2) tickets to the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda®
• Two (2) tickets to the 113th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential
• Two (2) tickets to the Granddaddy Tailgate
• Two (2) tickets to the Festival Guest Reception
• Two (2) tickets to Bandfest & Lunch
• Two (2) tickets to view float decorating
• Two (2) tickets to the Festival Guests Dinner & House Tours at Tournament House

Valero Alamo Bowl & Viva San Antonio Experience

Designed for sports fans and culture buffs alike, this San Antonio experience has it all! Sports fans will want to buckle up for another electric match-up in the Valero Alamo Bowl kicking off on Tuesday, December 30th. Lower-level seats will bring you close to the action as the second-choice team from the PAC-12 Conference takes on the second choice team from the Big 12 Conference. This marks the Bowl’s first December 30 game since 2013, when a crowd of 65,918 fans—the second-largest in Valero Alamo Bowl history—watched #10 Oregon, led by 2014 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, defeat Texas in Mack Brown’s final game as Longhorns head coach. If history repeats itself, you could be a part of another record-breaking year! Before the game, enjoy VIP access to the coveted Pre-game Party where you can score complimentary food and adult beverages.

From the Alamodome to its streets and neighborhoods, San Antonio invites visitors to be inspired, be curious and be hungry. It’s a city rich in history, bursting with culture, and if it’s food you are into, you will not be disappointed by this UNESCO designated Creative City of Gastronomy. San Antonio is ready to host you, feed you, and show you a good time. During your stay you'll experience Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, helmed by San Antonio Chef Jeff Balfour. Southerleigh brings a modern take on Texas’s cross-cultural cuisine to Pearl. It's the perfect spot to enjoy both 'The Pearl Food' and some of the finest craft beers brewed right on-site.

You'll also soak up San Antonio's 300+ year history and culture by foot and by boat, as many of the city’s early architectural and cultural elements remain, allowing visitors to see into the city’s storied past first-hand. Cruise on a barge down the San Antonio River, and stroll through Historic King William neighborhood and other famous districts.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two (2) Lower-level tickets to the Valero Alamo Bowl -- Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Kick-off 8:00 PM | Alamodome | San Antonio, TX
• Two (2) VIP Passes to Valero Alamo Bowl Pre-game Party | Complimentary Food and Adult Beverages | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
• $350 Marriott Gift Card for accommodation of choice at all participating Marriott locations
• $100 Dining Gift Card to Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery in San Antonio's famous Pearl District
• Two (2) Tickets for a Go Rio River Cruise down the San Antonio River Walk

Musikfest / Wind Creek 2026 VIP Getaway

Musikfest is the nation’s largest free-admission festival, with more than 500 performances on 15 stages over 10 days every August. Founded in 1984 by ArtsQuest, a community-based nonprofit organization, the first Musikfest featured 295 performances on six stages, attracting more than 180,000 people to historic Bethlehem. Over the past four decades, the event has evolved into one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the nation, with more than 350 performers taking the stage during the event’s 10-day run. Each year nearly one million people make their way to the Lehigh Valley and the festival, with their sights set on experiencing all the music, food and fun of this musical extravaganza. 2025 ticketed performances included sell outs with Megan Moroney, Riley Green, and Darius Rucker, along with other great performances by The Avett Brothers, Black Crowes, Chicago, Nelly, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Third Eye Blind, Jordan Davis and The Black Keys.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two Nights Stay at Wind Creek Bethlehem
• Two (2) Musikfest tickets to two (2) performances of winner's choice
• Two (2) 2026 Musikfest Mugs
• $100 Musikfest Cash Card

California Coastal Retreat

Anchored rafts are placed in the water from mid-June through Labor Day and boogie boards, kayaks, umbrellas, and other beach going equipment are available to rent from the city owned beach store. Volleyball, sunbathing, and picnics are also popular everyday activities at Carpinteria Beach while Rincon Point – just south of Carpinteria Beach – is considered among the finest surfing spots in the world.

Play golf and tennis nearby, go for a hike, bike tranquil mountain roads, or take a short drive to Santa Barbara, with its historic mission and scenic harbor. An easy and scenic daytrip farther north is the quaint Danish village of Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley where winery tours and wine tasting are a great way to spend the day. Explore mystical Ojai or simply stay put and enjoy the small town pleasures of Carpinteria.

• (6) Days / (7) Seven nights stay in 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Sunset Shores Condo that sleeps six people
• Directly across the street from the beach
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Year-round heated pool and whirlpool spa
• Spacious courtyards
• Parking in gated lot

• 2 night stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge with All Day Water Park passes ($600)
• $200 Bavarian Inn Lodge Game Cards ($200)
• Bavarian Inn Lodge Attractions for Two - ($100)
  • Climbing Wall & Ropes Course
  • Mini Golf passes
  • Laser Tag
• World Famous Bavarian Inn Family Style Chicken Dinner for Two at Bavarian Inn Restaurant ($110)
• Two Tickets Golden Ticket Trolley ($34)
• Two tickets to Bavarian Inn Blacksmith to hand create something to take home ($200 gift cards)
• Two tickets for a Horse Carriage Ride Frankenmuth Tour at H&H Acres and Carriage Service ($160)
• Two Bavarian Belle Tickets ($36)
• 60 minute Couples Relaxing Massage from Serendipity ($220)
• Two Tickets to Mirror Maze Located in Frankenmuth River Place Shops ($40)
• $100 Gift Card to Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland ($100)
• Wine dinner for Two at Prost ($200)
• $100 Frankenmuth River Place Shops Gift Certificates ($100)

Walkin' In Memphis Experience

Come visit the Barbecue Capital of the World and Home of the Blues, Soul and Rock N' Roll - Memphis, Tennessee! The city is headlined by live music, great food and one-of-a-kind experiences that include Beale Street, Memphis Zoo, National Civil Rights Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studios, Rock N Soul Museum, Memphis Music Hall of Fame and Graceland.

This package features a stay at the legendary Peabody Hotel, widely considered one of the Most Historic Hotels in the United States. The package includes passes to several local attractions and is highlighted with a tour of Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley and the Smithsonian's Memphis Rock N Soul Museum.

To make sure you you get your fill of southern hospitality, the package also includes dinner at the Peabody's Capriccio Grill. Lastly, share a sip of Pure Memphis during your Tour and Tasting at Old Dominick Distillery.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two (2) night stay in an Executive King Room at the Peabody Hotel
• Two (2) Passes to Graceland
• Two (2) Passes to the Rock N Soul Museum
• Two (2) Passes to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame
• Dinner for two (2) at the Peabody Hotel's Capriccio Grill
• Tour & Tasting for two (2) at Old Dominick Distillery
• Two (2) World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest BBQ Alley passes (optional)

EVENT DATES: Buyer's choice with coordination from Memphis in May International Festival and subject to Terms & Conditions below

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• All accommodations and tickets are dependent on dates and availability
• Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase
• Must use by 12/01/2026
• Package may not be resold at any other auction or online.

PACKAGE VALUE: $1,500

DONORS: Memphis in May International Festival

Weekend in Washington, D.C.

Step into Washington, DC, like never before with an unforgettable package curated by the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Stay in style at one of our preferred hotels, enjoy a romantic City Cruises dinner for two, indulge with a $100 dining certificate at a Cherry Picks restaurant, and create your very own signature fragrance with a custom Olfactory NYC experience in Georgetown.

This is more than a getaway; it’s a celebration of sights, tastes, and experiences that only Washington, DC, in bloom can offer. From world-class dining to cultural discoveries, this package brings the city’s vibrancy to life, wrapped in the beauty and wonder of the cherry blossom season (or any season of your choice).

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Two (2) nights hotel accommodation
• Two (2) tickets for a City Cruises Dinner for Two
• One (1) $100 Dinner Gift Certificate at a Cherry Picks Restaurant
• One (1) Custom Fragrance Creation at Olfactory NYC in Georgetown

EVENT DATES: Valid through dates specified on certificates and subject to Terms & Conditions below.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Please check certificates for specific blackout dates, conflicts and restrictions when reserving your trip. Cruises and tours may be subject to seasonal or weather-related availability. All items are subject to availability.
• This package has no cash value.
• Package may not be resold at any other auction or online

PACKAGE VALUE: $1,500

DONOR: National Cherry Blossom Festival