Our school auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year, is coming up April 27th, and we need auction items, parties, and sponsors to make the event a success!
Your Auction Guide
We know you’re curious, so we created this handy guide with everything you need to know about this event.
When is the Irvington School Auction?
The Live Auction – Give to Grow – is on Saturday, April 27 starting at 6pm at Steeplejack Brewery. The live event will feature exclusive auction packages, have delicious food and drinks, and is a great chance to hangout with our wonderful school community.
The Online Silent Auction – The Online Auction will be available from Monday, April 22 until Sunday, April 28 at 8pm. We’ll have tons of great auction items to bid on, including some of the classroom art projects and the parties hosted by Irvington families. Watch your email for all the details.
Where is the auction?
The auction will be at the beautiful neighborhood spot, Steeplejack Brewery, located at 2400 NE Broadway. Walk, rideshare, bike, or drive over and find free street parking. Enter through the main entrance on NE 24th.
What should I wear?
If you’d like to dress to the theme (Give to Grow), we invite you to wear your favorite gardening, hiking, or outdoor attire. Or please come as you are! It is a casual event – no dressing up required.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are on sale now on the auction website.
How will bidding work?
The Online Auction will go live on Monday, April 22 and will stay open until 8pm on Sunday, April 28. Don’t worry, we will remind you! You’ll have all week to place your bids on the silent auction items.
You can buy Golden Tickets online now. We will draw the lucky winner at the Live Auction on Saturday, April 27th, but you do not need to be present to win. Only 100 tickets will be sold! Win an amazing trip for only $100!
All Live Auction packages will be exclusively available at the live event on April 27th. Keep an eye out for some sneak peeks.
Are children invited?
The live auction is an adult-only event. Thank you for understanding.
Do you need volunteers for the event?
Why yes, we do! We need a few people to volunteer to help with event set up, clean up, and registration. Sign up here.
How do I donate an item? Sponsor the event? Sign up to host a party?
There’s still time to donate items/experiences, Host a Party, or Sponsor the auction to make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success! The deadline is this Friday, April 19. See below, and contact auction@irvingtonschool.com with any questions.
These auction items always bring in the most $$$:
Vacation homes
Event tickets
Unique Experiences (wine tastings, behind the scenes tour, spa days, cooking classes)
Restaurant / Local business gift certificates (Where do you like to shop? Dine out?)
Donate your expertise + time! (Are you an interior designer? Family photographer? Tattoo Artist? Esthetician? Can you help someone with their taxes? Or teach them how to rock climb?)
Donate here or contact:
Each year Irvington families host parties to help raise money for the school. These can be kid only, adult only, or fun for the whole family.
Party ideas could include:
A progressive dinner
A murder mystery or theme night
Arts / Crafts How-Tos
Clothing Swap Party
Kid movie night
Family Scavenger Hunt
Sign up to host a party here or contact:
Want to just write a check, or know a business that would love to support our community? Auction sponsors get plenty of attention and celebration in return. Check out our sponsorship packages here.
Contact: sponsor@
General comments or questions? We are here to help! Contact the auction team at auction@irvingtonschool.com