It's Auction Time!
Thank YOU for helping the Auction set another record in 2023. The 47th Annual Auction ended on Saturday, August 5th, at a total of $1,039,314! That breaks the previous year's record of $975,000. Praise God!
Gateway Woods’ Annual Benefit Auction is held on the first week of August. It opens with an online auction Wednesday-Friday and finishes with a large in-person auction on Saturday. Join thousands in showing their support through fellowship, good food, and bidding to raise money for Gateway Woods.
Wednesday, July 31st - Friday, August 2nd: Online Auction
The Online Auction is a great way to stay involved if you can’t make it in person on Saturday, or feel free to participate both online and in person! You can pick up any items you won online on Saturday at the In-Person Auction, or we will arrange a drop-off/delivery in the two weeks following the Auction. As a bonus, there will be exclusive items online that you won't be able to find at the In-Person Auction!
- Monday, July 29 - 8:00 AM - Online Auction Item Preview & Registration Opens
- Wednesday, July 31 - 8:00 AM - Online Auction Bidding Opens
- Friday, Aug. 2 - 8:30 PM - First Lot Closes
Saturday, August 3rd: In-Person Auction
For those who are able, join us on campus on Saturday, August 3rd. Not only will you be able to connect with other supporters of Gateway Woods, purchase a pork chop sandwich, or sip a lemon shakeup, but there will be exclusive items you won't be able to find online.
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast & In-Person Bidder Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM - Opening Program
- 9:00 AM - First Auction Item
- 9:15 AM - All Auctions Open
- 10:30 AM - Lunch Opens
- NOON - Teen Auction Begins
To volunteer for the In-Person Auction, please click here. For questions about volunteering at the Auction, please contact Janice at GWAuctionVolunteer@gmail.com or 260.376.1742. To stay up to date on all things Auction, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you for your prayers and support of the ministry of Gateway Woods.
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Auction Committee
Janice Anliker
Volunteer Coordinator
Heather Beer
Office Liaison
Joanne Gerber
Item Coordinator
Dustin Hodel
GWFS Board Representative
Mark Ramseyer
Committee Chairperson
Kristi Reinhard
Auction Coordinator
Keith Schambach
On-Site & Facility Coordinator
Quinn Steffen
PR/FR Liaison
Nichole Suvar
Assistant Item Coordinator
Bethany Young
Online Coordinator
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Common Questions
Please contact your local church representative or fill out the form above.
If you would like your item promoted in our Summer Gatepost, please give us the details by the second week of June. Otherwise the items need to be given to your local Gateway Representative by July 15.
No. We only take new items. We have found that over the years used and antique items just won't sell as well as a new item.
If you are 21 or older (or younger and accompanied by an adult), and come on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, ask around to see who is the volunteer coordinator, and that person will find you a job. If it is Thursday or Friday when you come out, ask for Joe Beer. There are always jobs that need to be filled in the days leading up to the auction.
Contact your local representative. There are usually several trailers going to various areas.
Yes, this is a family event. There are activities for kids, from jump houses to rides. Check out Kid's Korner (kids only) and Teen Spot (teens only) for pre-priced items. There will also be a Teen Auction at noon in the blue tent!
The Online Auction ends Friday night. Items are available for pickup on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. next to the Clerking Station in the White Tent. If you are not able to pick up on Saturday, we will be shipping or delivering items within 2 weeks after the Auction.
Yes. The goal of the Teen Auction is for teenagers from ages 13-19 to bring their own money, and under the guidance of auctioneer Clark Stoller, learn how to bid in a real auction. It takes place at noon in the Blue Tent.
YES, please do! You can even use the same bidder number.
While things can change from year to year, we have breakfast sandwiches, pork chop sandwiches, sloppy joes, potato curls, lemon shake-ups, smoothies, coffee, pizza, popcorn, candy, and ice cream. We’ll also have Gateway Farms serving BLT sandwiches!
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