Only in the lobby of the Wendy Williamson Auditorium!

Silent Auction items will be on display in the lobby both weekends. You can bid on items using their accompanying bidding sheets. Winners will be announced Sunday evening, February 2, from the main stage. All proceeds to benefit the Anchorage Folk Festival.

Featured Items

Swallowtail Strings Hammered Dulcimer

Donated by Marianne See

This Swallowtail Strings hammered dulcimer was built in the 1980s in Anchorage by experienced craftsman Jerry Tande. It has rich mahogany and maple woods that produce a fine sound and is in very good condition. Instrument comes with a new padded soft case which accommodates a beautiful custom folding stand. Hammers and tuners (two sets each) are included along with additional padding. As with any instrument from this period, new strings would benefit the overall performance quality of this versatile instrument.

Value/MSRP: $400.

 

Giant Escape

Donated by Paramount Cycles

With its lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame, confident handling, and fast-rolling 700c wheels, Escape lets you ride any road or path in comfort and style. It’s a great choice for commuting, fitness riding, or just for fun. This versatile all-rounder is designed with a flat handlebar and upright rider position, which gives it a confident, sporty feel that’s suitable for city streets or country roads. It also comes with rack and fender mounts so you can add accessories to make it fit your needs.

Value/MSRP: $550.

 

1970s Harmony 5-string Banjo

Donated by Beth Baker

A vintage Harmony banjo from the 1970s! This venerable banjo has a plastic/bakelite pot which was a staple of the folk boom of the ‘60s and ‘70s when many people were looking for an affordable instrument that played well and sounded good. This banjo is in great shape, purchased new by the donor back in the day and was gently used. Comes with a hard case!

Value/MSRP: $300.
 

Strolling Dulcimer

Donated by Marianne See

A Strolling Dulcimer is an unusual and small variant of the Mountain or Appalachian Dulcimer. This dulcimer has a guitar neck which allows the player to use a strap and play while standing or moving. It has a high, sweet sound and a scale length of 13.5 inches. It was made in Mountain Home, North Carolina, by the Shady Grove Lutherie. There is a photo on Instagram and a TikTok video of the instrument with serial number 001, and this one is 002! It has been lightly used and is in quite good condition. If you like unique instruments, this one is for you!

Value/MSRP: $200.

Other amazing auction items to bid on:

A Bucci violin bow from Petr’s Violin Shop

Artwork from 2 Friends Gallery and Ken Baehr

Two beautiful quilts by Joanne Koss

Gift certificate for a dog training class by Alyeska Canine Trainers

Tea and coffee baskets from City Grind

Two $75 gift certificates for Cynosure Brewing

The backdrop mural from the 2024 festival, by artist Jennifer Sonne