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THE AUCTION IS OPEN!
BID NOW ON TOURS, TRIPS, MASSAGES, BASKETS, AND MORE!!
All proceeds from the auction support Dragon Boat Charleston’s mission programs! This page is updated as teams submit items for the auction, so check back often! The auction runs from March 15- April 15. Bidding closes at midnight.
How it works: Charleston Dragon Boat Festival teams donate the items. Dragon Boat Charleston posts the auction and collects payment from the winning bidder. After payment is received, the team captain is notified and makes arrangements to get the item to the winner.
Bidding: Bids should be in $10 whole number increments, unless otherwise noted on the bid form. Note: Your maximum bid could be below another bidder's current maximum. In that case, your bid will not be posted, and the other bid will be updated to reflect $10 over your maximum bid. For example, Bidder A has a bid range of $100-$300, and Bidder B has a bid range of $200-$250. Bidder A's bid will be posted as $260.
Bids will be updated by noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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When applicable, additional details and photos are available by following the links under each listing.
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Support A Paddler
Description: Your bid will go directly to support Dragon Boat Charleston's paddling programs for cancer survivors. Paddling support includes paddles, life jackets, boat maintenance, and gas for safety boats. All bids will be processed as a donation. Bid what you want!
Minimum Bid: $35
- All bids welcome!
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC PATH team)
All bidders are winning bidders!
CLICK HERE TO BID ON THIS ITEM.
Support A Racer
Description: Your bid will go directly to support Dragon Boat Charleston's dragon boat racing programs for cancer survivors. Racing support includes registration fees, travel, and meals for our racers. Race registration fees typically range from $800-$1200 per boat. All bids will be processed as a donation. Bid what you want!
Minimum Bid: $50
- All bids welcome!
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC PATH team)
All bidders are winning bidders!
CLICK HERE TO BID ON THIS ITEM.
Massage
Charleston Chiropractic and Therapy
Description: One 50-minute massage from Charleston Chiropractic & Therapy
Value: $90 Minimum Bid: $30
Current Bid:
Team: CRANberries
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
Architectural Services
(10 Hours): Clark-Glidewell Architect
Description: 10 hours of architectural services.
NOTE: Due to the value of this item, please bid in $100 increments.
Value: $2,000. Minimum Bid: $500
Current Bid:
Team: CRANberries
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
Woodford Reserve
Double-Oaked Bourbon (#1)
Description: Southern Lumber has donated (2) bottles of Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked Bourbon Whiskey. Each bottle is worth $70. You are bidding on one bottle.
YOU MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO BID ON THIS ITEM.
Value: $70. Minimum Bid: $20
Current Bid: $
Team: CRANberries
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
Woodford Reserve
Double-Oaked Bourbon (#2)
Description: Southern Lumber has donated (2) bottles of Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked Bourbon Whiskey. Each bottle is worth $70. You are bidding on one bottle.
YOU MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO BID ON THIS ITEM.
Value: $70. Minimum Bid: $20
Current Bid: $
Team: CRANberries
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
Sweetgrass Basket
Erick Vanderhorst
Description: Beautiful hand-crafted sweetgrass basket woven by Erick Vanderhorst. Basket is 5" high, with a 10"x 12" bowl size
Value: $400. Minimum Bid: $150
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the festival.
Carriage Ride for Two
Old South Carriage Company
Description: Carriage tour for 2 adults from Old South Carriage Company. Old South Carriage Company website
Value: $ 100. Minimum Bid: $35
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
GOLF OUTING FOR 3
Old Barnwell Golf Course
Description: 3 guests to play at Old Barnwell Golf Course (a top 50 golf course in the USA) in Aiken County on a mutually determined time and date by both the winning bidder and the host. This invitation will be good for one year from the auction date. Old Barnwell website.
NOTE: Due to the value of this item, please bid in $50 increments.
Value: $ 2500. Minimum Bid: $1200
Current Bid:
Team: PQV Parent Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
Dragon Boat Party for 10
Description: 2-hour dragon boat party includes everything you need for an dragon boating excursion for up to 10 people, followed by DBC's traditional snacks on the dock.
Value: $500. Minimum Bid: $125
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Charleston Culinary Tour
for Two
Description: Welcome to Charleston Culinary Tours, where every bite tells a story and every dish is a chapter in the rich history of this charming city. Choose from several tours, including Charleston Kitchen Experience, SOB, and Death by Dessert. Charleston Culinary Tours website.
Value: $ 190. Minimum Bid: $50
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be emailed gift certificate.
2 Night Stay in Savannah at Perry Lane Hotel
a Luxury Collection Hotel
Description: Two-night stay, including breakfast, at The Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
Surrounded by live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and the indigenous allure of antebellum architecture, Perry Lane Hotel, Savannah is an oasis where both locals and travelers thrive. Take one of our bicycles for a ride down the cobblestone streets of Savannah. Paying homage to our Georgia roots, we flaunt an eclectic aesthetic infused with a curated collection of local artwork, modern amenities and timeless luxury. From a buzzing rooftop pool to a cozy library, our hotel hums with a captivating ambiance. Perry Lane Hotel website.
NOTE: Due to the value of this item, please bid in $50 increments.
Value: $ 1500. Minimum Bid: $350
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up certificate at the festival.
2 Night Stay in Savannah at The Ann
an apartment-style hotel
Description: A two-night stay at The Ann, an apartment-style hotel with spacious suites, offers guests the rare opportunity to experience Savannah as if it were their own.
Full kitchens, in-suite laundry, high speed wifi, and dedicated living spaces ensure you have everything you need during your time in Savannah. Just outside your door, a spacious gym, neighborhood café, and sun-drenched outdoor swimming pool offer an added touch of Southern hospitality—and an invitation to leisure.
NOTE: Due to the value of this item, please bid in $50 increments.
Value: $ 1500. Minimum Bid: $400
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up certificate at the festival.
Lowcountry Flavors
Four Green Fields Gift Basket
Description: Wicker basket filled with lowcountry delights: Charleston Bold and Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Bruce Julian Southern Mojo Bloody Mary Rimmer, Lowcountry Produce Pickled Okra, Charleston Spice Company Mediterranean Oil Blend, Lowcountry Olive Oil Tuscan Herb, Lowcountry Olive Oil-Blood Orange, Lowcountry Olive Oil-Fig, two Pirani insulated tumblers with lids
Value: $ 135 Minimum Bid: $45
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: The winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
A Taste of France
A Coastal Cupboard Gift Basket
Description: A taste of France Gift basket from Coastal Cupboard includes: See Salt French Butter, Sweet Garlic in Herbs de Provence, Aux Anystetiers du Roy Herbs de Provence spice jar, Edmond Fallot Provencale Dijon Mustard, Fap Quimper Bonbon
Value: $ 65 Minimum Bid: $20
Current Bid:
Team: Dragon Tails (DBC's PATH team)
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: The winner will be contacted to make arrangements.
