AUCTION
HEADQUARTERS

TUESDAY
JULY 23 
PREVIEW: 2 pm
AUCTION: 4 pm 
 
Warren Kimble at the first Auction. Warren was the one who had the idea to start The Great Brandon Auction and has been a generous donor through the years. See below for a photo of the original Kimble painting we will be auctioning on Tuesday as well as lots of photos.
THE GREAT BRANDON AUCTION
SINCE 1989

One of Brandon's liveliest annual events will take place on Tuesday, July 23 in Central Park. The 25th Annual Great Brandon Auction has been raising funds for development projects in the Town of Brandon since 1989. Warren Kimble first pitched the idea to the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce in 1989 and it has grown into a popular summer event.

At first it was Auctioneers Tom Whittaker and Barb Watters and in later years just Barb. Over the 25 years, the Chamber has turned over more than $160,000 into many town projects. Barb does an amazing job of enticing bids, keeping up the pace, and entertaining the crowd all at the same time. She's auctioned off a Steinway and a urinal, fire hydrants, and Kimble originals. We've dealt with rain, winds, lightening, and even a power failure. Nothing has stopped us.
 
Below, you will find a short list of some of the items that will be up for grabs this year. We live in a very generous community and Central Park will be overflowing with items large and small. It takes about 50 volunteers to turn the day into a success and they are on-board and ready to work.

We invite you to be a part of the 25th Auction. Come on downtown and bid and buy. The preview starts at 2 pm and Auctioneer Barb will hit the gavel precisely at 4 pm. If you can't stay, you may leave a bid with a Chamber staff person. BLSG Insect Control District staff will be spraying the night before so we will stay comfortable all evening. Brandon Lions will be grilling dinner and providing cold drinks and snacks so you can support two area non-profits without even leaving the Park!

Bring a chair, a friend and cash or a good check. Combined purchases over $500 can charge with a credit card. We do charge Vermont state sales tax of 6% on all purchases except gift certificates and clothes so if you are a re-seller, bring your tax number.

 
Auctioneer Barb Watters has presided over every auction! Bart Lund (left) is a dedicated volunteer who still helps.
Fred Rowe (c), Norma Meyer (r)


MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Tom Whittaker was used to auctioning off cows when in 1989, he became Auctioneer at the Great Brandon Auction. He and Barb shared the podium every year and Tom continued into his 90s. He passed away in 2004.


We've sold a lot of chairs over the years! The Chamber's first Executive Director, Jim Jasmin, seated front row center.




 

GIFT CERTIFICATES (but not all of them!) 

A (VERY) PARTIAL LIST OF ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED 

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOLKS! 

  • Solid oak desk and desk top bookcase from New England Woodcraft  
  • Judith Reilly : Original Art
  • Dolores Furnari: Original Art 
  • "The Auction" by Ben Jerome, an original
  • "Gift Basket for Garden Ladies" from Mary Sullivan Cliver Landscape Design
  • Brand new Fire Extinguisher from Reynolds Insurance 
  • Blue Seal Cardinal Seed and Feeder  
  • Home Shop: Bag & Cotton Rug 
  • Vera Bradley matching Picnic Tote and Picnic Blanket from Shapiro's Country Dept Store  
  • Metal Moon Balance Toy from New England Maple Museum 
  • Matted photographs of Tropical Storm Irene in Brandon by Brandon photographer Kelly McCullough  
  • "Shirt Off His Back Quilt" by Patty Wood (see below)  
  • Original photo by Caleb Kenna : "Downtown Brandon: KD's & BHOP"  
  • Original art by Dick Kirby in frame painted by Warren Kimble   
  • Never-before-used iPod Shuffle
  • Never-before-used CANON PIXMA digital photo printer.  
  • Arbonne Spa and Cosmetic Basket from Sharon Glaser   
  • Danforth Pewter: Pewter Oil Lamp - "Scallion"
  • Green Mountain Garage: Case of WIndshield Wiper Fluid  
  • National Bank of Middlebury Gift Basket  
  • Tucel Industries Brushes / Brooms 
  • Computer E-Z (Larry Gold):
    1. Jeep 9 Function Multi-Tool with LED Light and holster: MSRP $45
    2. Manhattan 60-in-1 Hi-Speed USB Multi-Card Reader-Writer:MSRP $59
    3. Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000: MSRP $25
    4. Prudent Way DC-100 Universal Notebook DC Power Adapter: MSRP $59   
  • Oak Dressers
  • Antique Cranberry Scoop made of Birdseye Maple
  • Dining Room Set 
  • Antique Spinning Wheel
  • Dressers with Mirrors
  • Victorian Love Seat
  • Bookshelves
  • Lots of Bed Frames in Different Sizes
  • Aluminum Row Boat
  • Cherry Table
  • Marble Sink
  • Coffee Table
  • Bernina Bernette 60 Sewing Machine
  • Dry Sink
  • Tools
  • Old Brandon Memorabilia
  • TVs
  • Doll Bunnies and Wooden Sled
  • Food Processor
  • Yamaha 12-string Acoustic Guitar
  • Didgeridoo
  • Area Rugs
  • Doors (nice old ones)
  • Very Old Rag Dolls  
  • Formica Countertop
  • Rocking and Other Chairs
  • Benches
  •  LL Bean Hammock 

There are great items for dorms and apartments. Household goods and furnishings including  collectibles, books, kitchen gadgets, childrens, box lots, and much more. Lots of surprises and treasures still pouring in daily.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BLSG INSECT CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SPECIAL SPRAYING THEY ARE PROVIDING IN THE PARK THE NIGHT BEFORE THE AUCTION. COME ENJOY A SKEETER-FREE EVENT!

 

AN AUCTION TREASURE

This original quilt, designed and made by former Brandon resident Patty Wood, will be auctioned on July 23. It is called THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK QUILT. Patty scoped out businesses all over town and literally, took the shirt off many a person's back! She then made the quilt with all the T-shirts.

If you have a shirt from an existing or old Brandon business, team, organization or whatever, and you would like to have it included in another quilt Patty will be making, please drop it off at Carr's Florist.
 
Photos show some of the quilt square detail!






ORIGINAL ART

Brandon is fortunate to have such talented and generous artists living here. Both Warren Kimble and Judith Reilly have been generous donors over the years. Here are photos of the original works being auctioned on Tuesday.

Judith Reilly: White Barn and Hens
 
Warren Kimble

 


GREAT BRANDON AUCTION 2013 DONATION

One Week Stay: Oceanfront home in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

This four-bedroom home is located on the famous Cabot Trail, 15 minutes from the Highlands National Park.
The home has 4 bedrooms (sleeps 9), 2 baths with washer/dryer, 2 kitchens, living room, TV room with large screen, and a game room w/ping pong table.

Located in a picturesque Acadian fishing just five minutes to Cheticamp and ten minutes to the Acadian National Park.
Enjoy amazing sunsets, bald eagles on front lawn, walk to the lake for a swim or trout fishing.
Walk to ocean or take a hike up into the mountains.
Travel up the road to whale watch or check out Cheticamp Island to see seals and bird rookery.
Golf on three of the best courses in the area.
Horseback ride on trails/ocean or visit our two museums. Lots of local music and theater

Expires at the end of 2014.

For more information contact Stacey at 802-247-9594 or the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401






 


1992: Clockwise: Barb, Randy, and Jessa
 
THE AUCTION IS ALWAYS A LOT OF WORK AND ALWAYS A LOT OF FUN
IT ALL ADDS UP TO COMMUNITY: DONATIONS, BIDDERS & VOLUNTEERS

2011: Jessa
2006: Jessa

 
We have no idea what Barb is doing. Kimble is Guest Auctioneer.
We've seen our fair share of mirrors!



 
Matt (l) and Joel contemplate an unusual donation.
 
Brandon's youth have been a bit part of the Auction over the years. From left, Ariel, Kalle, and Matt have all helped out for many many years. They grow up, they move out, and when they can, they come back to help. All three will be helping this year!

 
 
Long-time Auction Managers: Bernie (l) and Joel with Bennie
 
The following year, Ben became an Auction Donor with this original art. Entitled "The Auction", the artwork is auctioned annually -- high bidder wins the rights to keep the drawing for a year.

 
For the 20th Annual Auction, we gathered 20 years of Chamber Presidents:
back row from left: Doug Bailey, Warren Kimble, Bernie Carr
front from left: Paul Gladding, Joan Rowe, Charles Foster, Barb Watters, Nancy Spalding-Ness, Stephanie Jerome.
kneeling: Matthew Gibbs
 
Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 267, Brandon, VT 05733
802-247-6401 ~  info@brandon.org   ~   www.brandon.org