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Auction

gavel"Don't Let Summer Pass You By"

AUCTION!

 

Bid on spectacular Michigan travel packages from some of the state's finest resorts - and proceeds benefit Detroit Public Radio! 

 

On-air auction is Wednesday, July 30 from 6:00am to 6:00pm

BIDS TAKEN BY TELEPHONE ONLY!

1-800-959-9338 (WDET)

 

WDET has partnered with Travel Michigan to provide some incredible opportunities for our listensers - don't let summer pass you by without enjoying the incredible beauty of our state at some of the best locations! This is your chance to get a great vacation value and support your public radio station!

 

 Bid Early at the WDET Auction Preview Party!

You are invited to join your friends from WDET for a special Don't Let Summer Pass You By Auction Preview Party at the Art Van Furniture store located at 32301 N. Woodward (between 13 and 14 Mile Roads) in Royal Oak on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for this listener event! There will be Buddy's pizza, Michigan wines, live music from Jamie McCarthy and Sara Celina, contests for a Polk Audio HD Radio and PGA Championship tickets, and an opportunity to pre-bid on the wonderful Michigan travel items that will be up for bid in the on-air auction. Don't miss this chance to get in early with some great get-a-ways at great prices! Plus, all proceeds benefit WDET!

 Some of the incredible Michigan getaway packages up for bid include:

  •  GRAND HOTEL on Mackinac Island - a two-night stay at one of the nation's most beautiful historic hotels (must be mid-week). Stay included breakfast and dinner. Trip must be taken in September, 2008. ($1,300 value)
  • MOTOR CITY HOTEL-CASINO - bid on a one night's stay for two at the hotel that includes a Motor City Mud Spa Experience ($495 value) OR dinner for two at Iridescence restaurant. ($200 value)
  • TREETOPS RESORT in Gaylord, Michigan - a "Stay & Play" package including a one-night stay for two that includes a round of golf with cart and breakfast for two. ($420 value)
  • INN ON FERRY STREET in Detroit - A collection of beautifully restored Victorian mansions in the heart of Detroit's Cultural Center. Bid on a two night's stay that includes breakfast. ($380 value)
  • JW MARRIOT LUXURY HOTEL in Grand Rapids, Michigan - bid on a one night's stay for two at one of west Michigan's finest hotels. ($225 value) 
  • COBBLESTONE MANOR HISTORIC INN in Auburn Hills, Michigan - bid on a one night's stay for two in a suite at this charming historic inn. Includes breakfast ($395 value) 
  • AMWAY GRAND PLAZA in Grand Rapids, Michigan - bid on a one night's stay for two in Grand Rapid's premier hotel. ($200 value)
  • CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN GOLF & SKI RESORT in Thompsonville, Michigan - bid on a weekend's stay for two that includes two lift tickets or rounds of golf and two 50-minute spa treatments. (excludes holidays and February weekends - expires 10/31/09 - spa opens mid-January 2009) ($500 value)
  • ART VAN FURNITURE - bid on a Grand Shores Craft Table with Four Stools in white. ($1,379 value)
  • PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS - tickets to the 90th PGA Championship taking place at Oakland Hills Country Club August 4-10, 2008. A great gift for any golf enthusiast - a pair of tickets to this incredible international event! ($270 value)
  • GARLAND RESORT in Lewiston, Michigan - bid on a two night stay for two including one round of golf each. One of Michigan's most beautiful golf resorts, enjoy four championship golf courses in 35,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.  ($500 value)
  • SAULT SAINT MARIE HAMPTON INN in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan - enjoy a two night stay for two near the Soo Locks.  Package includes 2 tickets for the Soo Locks Boat Tour - 2 tickets for the SS Valley Camp 1917 lake freighter tour - 2 tickets to the River of History Museum.   ($307 value)
  • THE HOMESTEAD RESORT in Glen Arbor, Michigan - bid on a weekend stay for two at this beautiful full-service resort. ($450 value)
  • SAULT SAINT MARIE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan - a two night stay for two at this hotel located in historic Sault Saint Marie overlooking the St. Mary's River. Package includes 2 tickets for the Soo Locks Boat Tour - 2 tickets for the SS Valley Camp 1917 lake freighter tour - 2 tickets to the River of History Museum.   ($307 value)

Special thanks to our auction partners:

 Pure MichiganArt Van