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

That91裸聊视频檚 the intent of event brainchild Scott Crocker and artistic and managing director Estelle Shook as they gear up for the third annual June 2.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 been a really successful event for us because it combines all the theatricality of Caravan Farm Theatre and the legacy in the form of our patron saint Bill Miner,91裸聊视频� Shook said. 91裸聊视频淎t the centre is the theatrical live auction.91裸聊视频�

Complete with outlaw-lead entertainment, this year91裸聊视频檚 auction will be brought to life by Don Raffan of Armstrong91裸聊视频檚 Valley Auction LTD.

91裸聊视频淭hat just lifts it up so much,91裸聊视频� Shook said of having Raffan lead the auction. 91裸聊视频淗e91裸聊视频檚 such a pillar of the community. I grew up watching him as an auctioneer. For me, it91裸聊视频檚 really special that we finally have Don. We91裸聊视频檙e really looking forward to that.91裸聊视频�

Raffan, a long-time auctioneer, will be getting the crowd excited for Caravan91裸聊视频檚 thematic packages that combine multiple prizes, such as golf and bed and breakfast in a similar region, to create a complete offering.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 like having an incredible commercial,91裸聊视频� Shook said. 91裸聊视频淒on will talk about it (a prize) and make it sound like it91裸聊视频檚 the best thing since sliced bread.91裸聊视频�

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

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e had tremendous support from local businesses,91裸聊视频� Shook said.

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 Caravan91裸聊视频檚 Goliath donation thermometer.

91裸聊视频淚t was so exciting when we saw red explode out the top,91裸聊视频� Shook said.

Crocker said this year is shaping up to be even bigger than last year91裸聊视频檚 hoedown.

91裸聊视频淚 think it91裸聊视频檒l be good. Every year it gets smoother. (And there are) more theatrical surprises, which will be fun,91裸聊视频� Crocker said. 91裸聊视频淲e get better at it every year.91裸聊视频�

While Hands Up, at its core, is a fundraiser for Caravan Farm Theatre, Shook and Crocker said it91裸聊视频檚 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.

91裸聊视频淲hat I like about this is it91裸聊视频檚 a fun evening for the whole family and you get a delicious burger and a pint and then the beautiful ambiance,91裸聊视频� Shook said.

Admission also includes a locally-cultivated gourmet burger with meat from Helmut91裸聊视频檚 Sausage Kitchen, buns from Country Bakery in Armstrong91裸聊视频檚 Askew91裸聊视频檚 Foods and condiments and greens from local farmers91裸聊视频檚 markets. And, to wash it down, ticketholders receive a craft brew from long-time supporters Crannog Ales.

And it91裸聊视频檚 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.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a farce. It91裸聊视频檚 a flat-out comedy,91裸聊视频� Shook said of production, which opens July 24. 91裸聊视频淎ll your typical farce tropes are in this piece. It91裸聊视频檚 like laugh your face off comedy. We91裸聊视频檙e really looking forward to it.91裸聊视频�

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.

91裸聊视频淲e exist so we can provide something good for the community,91裸聊视频� Shook said. 91裸聊视频淭his fundraiser is a really important part of our operation. It enables us to keep ticket prices as low as we do. It91裸聊视频檚 a really important part of the puzzle.91裸聊视频�

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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