The 37th Annual Anchorage Folk Festival
January 22 to February 1, 2026
2026 Silent Auction
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 the festival’s final Sunday evening, February 1, from the main stage. All proceeds to benefit the Anchorage Folk Festival.
Featured Items
Wooden Art Pieces
Donated by Ken Baehr
Hand-scrolled saw technique woodwork. Both are examples of fret work, which is a design cut out of a single piece of wood. The musical piece is glued to stained pine, and the deer is glued to black walnut.
Value/MSRP: $100 each.
Alaska Rock Gym Passes
Donated by Alaska Rock Gym
Two five-day punch cards and two one-day passes. Equipment included.
Value/MSRP: $$155 (punch cards) / $31 (day passes).
Camouflage Giclée Print
Donated by Linda Infante Lyons
16″ x 16″ image, total dimensions 20″ x 20″. Limited edition of 200, signed and numbered.
Value/MSRP: $250.
SWOOP Tunics
Donated by SWOOP
A blue “Glacial Geo” Large tunic and a grey “Sunset Peaks” Small tunic. Designed for those who appreciate comfort without compromising on personality. Designed and tested in Anchorage, their tunics promise durability and comfort. See wearswoop.com/collections/tunic for more description and other tunic designs.
Value/MSRP: $125 each.
Gift Basket
Donated by Midnight Sun Brewing
One hoodie, a T-shirt, two pile pullovers, a growler, a pint glass, a keyring, a plastic pint glass, a cozy, stickers, and $25 gift card.
Value/MSRP: $250.
Roland CUBE Street amp
Donated by Ken Baehr
Value/MSRP: $250.
PolyTone Taurus Elite amp
Donated by Ken Baehr
Value/MSRP: $500.
Wooden chair/ironing board
Donated by Paul Cartland
Fender SP-10 amp
Donated by Richard Gelardin
Value/MSRP: $75.
Wooden bowls
Donated by Paul Cartland and Dave Tyler
Other amazing auction items to bid on:
Bruce Gordon custom “Rock ’n Road” Touring Bicycle from Richard Gelardin
Piano tuning by Cameron Cartland
Gift certificates for Cynosure Brewing

