Live Auction Items

Get your paddles ready!

Our 2025 Live Auction is going to be the most exciting one yet! Check out the 5 incredible packages that are available and make your plans to bid on October 10th! Amazing prizes that help celebrate babies with Down syndrome – what could be better?!

Four Seasons, Chef Tyler Florence: IT’S VEGAS BABY!

Four lucky guests will spend two nights in two rooms at the ultra-luxe Four Seasons, Las Vegas. The centerpiece: a private chef’s table at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, crafted exclusively for you by Food Network star and award-winning celebrity chef Tyler Florence – a rare chance to dine with one of America’s most celebrated culinary icons. Cap it all off with four tickets to the Caesar’s Palace show of your choice. This is a once-in-a-lifetime Vegas experience! Gratitude to Tyler and Caesar’s, among others, for making this exclusive experience possible!

 

Additional Details:

  • Booking is based on Tyler Florence’s availability
  • Select blackout dates apply when booking the Four Seasons

Luxury, Adventure, and Paradise: BELIZE AWAITS!

Escape to paradise with the ultimate Belize adventure! Enjoy a 7-night luxury getaway for up to four guests, combining two unforgettable stays: a two-bedroom villa with private pool at Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn and another at Blancaneaux Lodge. Whether it’s two adults and two kids or four adults, you’ll experience the perfect mix of mountain serenity and beachfront bliss, with private pools, stunning surroundings, and world-class accommodations at each location. This is a rare opportunity to explore the best of Belize in total luxury, thanks to the Francis Ford Coppola family properties!

 

Additional Details: 

  • Blackout dates of Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026
  • One additional guest can be added at the market rate when booking

The Signature Backyard BBQ

This fan-favorite is back! Fire up the fun with the Ultimate Backyard BBQ for 20 guests! Your crew will feast on mouthwatering BBQ from Ribs and Q Too, sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and enjoy a $200 Total Wine gift card to keep glasses full. You’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night of food, laughter, and memories—all in your own backyard. Special thanks to generous donors Jerry and Peg Oliver, Ribs and Q Too, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, Maple Grove.

The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Experience: FIRST CLASS FROM START TO FINISH

Begin your journey with a luxurious two-night stay at the iconic Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, complete with dinner, a spa experience, and visit to the Seattle Aquarium. Next, ferry to Victoria for two unforgettable nights at the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel, including traditional High Tea and explore the Butchart Gardens. Conclude your adventure with a scenic seaplane flight to Vancouver—and that’s not all: your trip includes two Roundtrip First Class tickets on United Airlines! This extraordinary Pacific Northwest getaway is made possible by Fairmont Hotels, United Airlines, and other generous donors.

Pickleball & Pizza with the Founder!

Get your paddles ready – literally! Join hosts Carissa and Chris Carroll for an exclusive Pickleball & Pizza experience for up to 8 players on Carroll Court. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a total beginner, enjoy a fun, friendly game followed by pizza, drinks, and dessert with the founder herself. This is a rare opportunity for food, fun, and unforgettable memories, just 20 minutes from Minneapolis. You won’t want to miss it!

 

Additional Details:

  • To occur May – October 2026
  • Date mutually decided upon between the winner(s) and Carroll family.