Auction opens:

Friday, November 27, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

Auction closes:

Saturday, December 5th, 2020, at 10:00 p.m.

We’re bringing our epic silent auction to you at home this year! Bid on a number of exciting items, from beautiful Christmas trees, relaxing spa treatments, to local dining and entertaining experiences, plus so much more!

Value: $2,000

Opening Bid: $ 300

Description: 

Glistening snowflakes dance across the star lit sky. The Northern Lights serenade the frozen landscape, as the

joyful laughter of children softly echo in the wind. What could bring so much joy to this northern landscape? Could it be watching the Northern lights together with your family, the antics of a Christmas gnome, or snow machining with your friends and family and stopping to roast hot dogs and marshmallows over an open bonfire. You will always find joy with Gnome Sweet Gnome. This tree is dedicated to all the fun activities a family or Christmas gnomes can participate in while Home for Christmas. The Birch tree is decorated to depict these activities, plus Kenora Dinner Jacket ribbon and playful Gnomes help bring this tree to life. Included : large 30” Christmas Gnome, sleigh yard decoration, skate door wreath and a large laser cut firepit to roast your marshmallows over.

Value: $950

Opening Bid: $ 250

Description: 

Embrace an old-fashioned Christmas and celebrate all

the seasonal activities that we have the privilege to do right outside our front doors.  This season safely enjoy all our area has to offer!

Gifts under the Tree:

·        Gluckstein home throw blanket;

·        Antique snowshoe décor;

·        Two (2) Homemade wooden snowmen; yeah includes two “dinner jacket” scarves;

·        “Home for the Holidays” sign;

·        Mini sleigh displaying hot beverages for cold nights;

·        $100 gift certificate for 901 Westside;

·        one (1) large & one (1) small teddy bear .

Value: $1,000

Opening Bid: $ 250

Description:

  Bringing gnome folklore into your home this holiday season and providing hours of memories at Mount Evergreen ski Hill. Gnomes are known to bring good luck and act as guardians. As gnomes like to party, they will help add an extra special festive spirit to this holiday season.

Gifts Under the Tree:

·        Mt Evergreen Ski Hill Season Family Package value $800

Value: $1,350

Opening Bid: $ 275

Description:

 Inspired by life on our lake this charming tree features

 a mix of old school ornaments with a Lake of the Woods flare! This year has been challenging for everyone, so this holiday season find time to play outside and relax. Enjoy Christmas at the Lake Kenora!

Included Gifts:  

*Free Home / Cottage Market Valuation ($300)

*Thermal wine glasses

*beach towels

*basket of Hive Master Regan Breezer’s honey products * Remax lake-life accessories

*Gift certificates from Redden's Camp Store ($500)

Value: $600

Opening Bid: $ 175

Description:

From our family to yours, this tree is Home for Christmas... just like your Uncle Rob!

Complete with Uncle Rob’s favorite combo of local, fresh, handcrafted beers and also delicious wood fired pizza. Enjoy a slice and sip while admiring the homemade touches on the tree that could only be crafted by snowy days spent indoors and one very cool uncle. Don't forget to check under the tree for more of uncle Rob's Christmas comforts! 

Gifts under the Tree:

*Mixed 8 packs

*LOTW Soap

* Coffee Mugs & Coffee

*Stickers

*Hand Sanitizer

*LOWBrewco Gift Card

*5 Stockings

Jake on The Lake from 89.5The Lake will be our gracious host and auctioneer for a fun filled evening of music, laughter and auctioning fun!

Click on the button above to purchase your Virtual Gala tickets for this exciting Christmas season event in support of your local Community Foundation!

Festive Ticket - $45 per attendee

This ticket grants you single person access to the Festival of Trees virtual gala and live auction.

To work with our new VIRTUAL EVENT format we will be displaying the trees up for auction in the windows of local businesses for all to view and enjoy!

Get your Tree Trail Maps at local stores or copy and paste the link below into your browser: http://mapq.st/35fVCG4

1) "Home Is At The Rink"

Donny B's, 39 Main St S

2) "Gnome Sweet Gnome"

The Hardware Co, 106 Main St S.

3) "Kenora Is Home"

The Seasons Shop, 124 Main St S

4) "Everyone Is Welcome For Christmas"

The Muse, 224 Main St S

5) "A Traditional Christmas"

Brick & Mortar Beauty Co., 210 Second St S

6) "Old Fashioned Christmas"

Wilson's Business Solutions, 212 Second St S

7) "Home For The Holidays"

Island Girl, 307 Second St S

8) "Home For Christmas"

Taggs Source for Sports, 313 Second St S

On behalf of the board of directors we would like to invite you to collaborate with us for a night to connect, unite and nourish our community. KLWCF is thrilled to bring our supporters the very best of Festival of Trees from the comfort and safety of your own home.

Please contact exec.director@klwcf.ca or 467-4427 if you are interested in partnering with us on this truly wonderful holiday event!

Community Champions - $5,000

Tickets - 6 Celebration tickets

Event - 2 bottles of wine & 2 platters of appetizers

Advertising & Promo - Full Page in program & on event site, 3 Live Mentions at Event, Social Media - featured 4X weekly until Christmas, Radio Interview with you or ED mention in interview and Logo in KLWCF annual report in print and online

Gala Heroes - $2,500

Tickets - 3 Celebration tickets

Event - 1 bottle of wine & 1 platter of appetizers

Advertising & Promo - 1/2 page in program & on event site, 2 Live Mentions at Event, Social Media - featured 2X weekly until Christmas and Logo in KLWCF annual report in print and online

We are proudly collaborating with our local innovative food & beverage supporters to bring some of our favourite food & beverages options to you at home on December 5th, 2020! 

Please see your dining options from our local restaurant partners below, along with their regular menu options that are available for take out:

901 West Side

The Cornerstone

Dino's

The Plaza 

Please ensure you place all orders with local restaurant partners by Thursday December 3rd, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

*Jumbo Cajun Shrimp with Citrus Aioli

*Crostini Topped with Brie, Cranberry Compote and Balsamic Drizzle

*Jalapeno Poppers stuffed with a cheese blend and wrapped in Bacon

*Mushroom Caps stuffed with Locally Made Christmas *Sausage, Asiago, Spinach and Peppers

*Dates stuffed with a Cheese Blend and Wrapped in Bacon

Christmas Charcuterie Boxes:

*Specialty meats

*crackers

*dips*

*cheeses

*fruit and chocolate. 

* 4 mini chicken skewers 

*8 Keftedes (meatballs) 

*4 mini spanakopita 

*4 mini tiropita 

*16 pita chips 

*8 oz. Tzatziki 

*3.75 oz. Roasted red peppers 

*3.75 oz. Humus 

*Seasoned tomatoes and cucumbers 

*Chicken souvlaki on skewers

*Vegetables

*Hummus

*Spanakopita

*Tzatziki

*Assorted cold cut and cheese platter

Please contact us on info@klwcf.ca or at the office on 467-4427.