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