2019 Benefit Auction

Gala Auction and Dinner Grosses Over $140,000

The BFM celebrated its Annual Benefit Auction April 27 with over 150 guests who gathered for cocktails and dinner at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Getting into the spirit of fairytale magic, these friends helped raise more than $140,000 for the Festival’s summer program, year-round events, and musical outreach to the community. Among the extraordinarily generous contributions were donations of $71,000 to Fund-a-Principal, which supports the engagement of our outstanding orchestra principals and the Artistic Director.

Guests bid eagerly for a variety of silent auction items that included premium wine bundles, vacation trips, handmade jewelry and paintings, and a variety of services. This was followed by a live auction during dinner as well as audience favorites such as the Heads or Tails game and the Dessert Raffle.

Thanks to everyone who made the event so much fun and so successful:

• Our auction sponsor, Dawson
• Community Donors who contributed fabulous auction items
• Our Bidder who raised the bar for this event
• Our fabulous Auction Committee headed by Sally Chapman and Jan Vereen who spent months arranging every detail of the event.

View and Purchase “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Photos taken by Cheryl Crooks Photography. Bravo,
Cheryl for your photo artistry and Festival support.