Fundraising at the Festival
It costs money to put on the Festival, and even more money to expand it to two days. We're trying to keep admission prices as low as possible, so we continue to look for other sources of revenue. Of course, we gladly accept donations (see Sponsors and Donors for information on how to donate and 2009 Donors for a list of this year's contributors), but this year, we're also doing two raffles and a silent auction at the Festival. Be sure to bring some cash to the Festival; you won't want to miss your chance to win one of these great raffle prizes or bid on some unique silent raffle items.
Tickets for both raffles are $5 each or 6 for $25. The drawings for both raffles will be at the Main Stage immediately before T.O. Combo's 7 pm performance.
Raffle #1: Pimentel Guitar
The first raffle is for a Pimentel guitar. This beautiful guitar, which has a cutaway folk neck, a spruce top, and a mahogany neck and body, includes a hard shell case, and is valued at $1,450.
Raffle #2: Production Studio Time
The second raffle has two prizes from local music production studios. First prize is 10 hours of studio time and the production of 50 CDs from Sanctuary Sound Studio (valued at $800); second prize is 20 hours of studio time at Transduction Productions recording studio (plus the services of a Pro Tools engineer) (valued at $700).
Silent Auction
Here's a list of items that we've collected (so far) for the silent auction. Bid early and check back often to make sure you aren't outbid. The silent auction will end at 7 pm.| Item | Donor | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Certificates to Gyros (2) | Gyros | |
| Black and White Photo and Book: The Prarie Schoolhouse (both Autographed) | John Martin Campbell | $300 |
| Silver ponytail ornament | Erika Gerety | $20 |
| Painted Gourd Arrangement | Dona Lewis | $60 |
| Hand crafted Ceramic Stoneware Pot | Lynn Eby | |
| Gift Certificate for Massage | Karla Linden | |
| Embroidery | Shirley Kay Wolfersberger | |
| Guitar Finishing Manual | Phil and Becky Weaver | |
| Gift Certificate Quilts from the Heart | Quilts from the Heart | $25 |
| Gift Card from Sweet Blessings Bakery, Cafˇ and Catering | Sweet Blessings | $25 |
| Gift Certificates to India Kitchen | India Kitchen |