When they put on a live auction, they do it in unmistakably Caravan Farm Theatre fashion.

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Complete with outlaw-lead entertainment, this year香蕉视频直播檚 auction will be brought to life by Don Raffan of Armstrong香蕉视频直播檚 Valley Auction LTD.

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Raffan, a long-time auctioneer, will be getting the crowd excited for Caravan香蕉视频直播檚 thematic packages that combine multiple prizes, such as golf and bed and breakfast in a similar region, to create a complete offering.

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Prizes also include spa packages, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues tickets and other uniquely Okanagan fare.

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Last year, the auction raised $7,500 and Scotiabank matched up to $5,000. As the number grew, a man in a lab coat stood watch and, with the help of children in attendance, coloured in Caravan香蕉视频直播檚 Goliath donation thermometer.

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Crocker said this year is shaping up to be even bigger than last year香蕉视频直播檚 hoedown.

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While Hands Up, at its core, is a fundraiser for Caravan Farm Theatre, Shook and Crocker said it香蕉视频直播檚 important to them that it is also an entertaining family event whether guests bid on items or not.

To that end, Seal Skull Hammer and Birch Bark will swing out their instruments before the auction gets underway. And, while they play, tastings from five local vineyards, three artisan food joints including a new cheese maker in Salmon Arm, and the BX Press Cidery in Vernon are on offer.

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And it香蕉视频直播檚 all with the intent of helping the non-profit theatre company continue their work. Up next for Caravan Farm Theatre is Law of the Land from the same creative team that brought the farm last year.

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For Law of the Land performances July 27-29 and Aug. 1-3, Shook said a 30 per cent discount is available until July 3.

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The gates open and outlaws are set free June 2 at 6 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. and the auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets for Hands Up! are available for $25 adult or $10 for youth 18-and-under through the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, , or $30 adults and $10 for youth at the door. Law of the Land runs July 24 to Aug. 26. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit .

parker.crook@vernonmorningstar.com
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