SUNFESTIVAL 2024 Live Auction Items
A Grab Your Passport, Excite Your Tastebuds, Enjoy Original Artwork, and Hit the Road Kind of Live Auction
SUNFESTIVAL's Saturday, August 31 will kickstart with an incredible LIVE auction, featuring eight show-stopping items. Auctioneer Lorne Crawford will oversee the exciting bids and keep the evening moving in style. Get ready to check something off your bucket list and peruse all the items below.
Disclaimer: The descriptions of these auction items below may not reflect all final details that will be shared with the Live Auction's highest bidders.
Get ready to start your bids! Entrance to the SUNFESTIVAL Live Auction is made possible by purchasing your tickets at the link below.
Value: $520
If you're looking to explore some new trails, expand your weekly ride routes, and have some fun doing it, the ANCHEER Sunshine has the perfect blend of trail performance and power to give you the ride of your life.
With a removable 48V/374Wh battery, you can pedal assist to 40-50 miles per charge using the low pedal assist level. The 500W brushless geared motor (Peak 750W) provides reliable support and 20MPH top speed, providing more than enough to power a meander along your favorite trail and handle most hillsides.
The motor will assist you with a moderate amount of power as you pedal the bike; kick in 1 of 5 levels pedal assist to meet your needs. With the 21-speed transmission system, you can choose any speed according to your needs.
The LCD Display shows the gear position, speed and mileage in detail, making your riding more intelligent.
The fork is made of high strength carbon steel and the frame is made from aluminum alloy. This makes the bike lightweight yet very sturdy.
The perfect front and rear disc brakes fully protect your safety. Aluminum Alloy double-walled rims are for greater durability.
Color: Orange
Suggested for riders between 5’3” and 6’2”
So get ready to boost your bid and boost your biking!
Donors: 1776 Steakhouse, Eden Restaurant, Henlopen City Oyster House, Indigo Indian Cuisine, Mariachi Restaurant, SoDel Concepts, and more…
Value: $2,050
You don’t have to leave Rehoboth Beach to enjoy some of the best food in the world. This exceptional package features gift cards from a diverse array of some of Rehoboth’s best dining establishments–fourteen (14) in all, each valued between $100 and $200 for your enjoyment!
- 1776 Steakhouse ($200)
- Eden Restaurant ($200)
- Henlopen City Oyster House ($200)
- SoDel Concepts ($200)
- Victoria’s Restaurant ($200)
- Indigo Indian Cuisine ($150)
- Blue Hen ($150)
- Mariachi Restaurant ($100)
- Ava’s Hospitality Group ($100)
- Cultured Pearl ($100)
- Salt Air ($100)
- Conch Island ($100)
- Sirocco $150
- Bethany Blues $100
Just click your heels, say “there’s no place like home,” and you’ll have your choice of a variety of locales and cuisines (including steaks, seafood, Indian, Italian, Mexican, fine dining, and more) without ever having to leave the comfort of Nation’s Summer Capital. Bon appétit; it doesn’t get much better than this!
Special Notes
Reservations are recommended. The use of gift cards for gratuities at some restaurants may not be permitted.
Donor: Andy Staton & Patrick Saparito
Value: $5,000
Get ready for an unforgettable beachfront escape with this luxury stay at Almar Resort, the premier adults-only, LGBT-friendly resort located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. You and a guest will enjoy a 7-day stay in a Grand Almar Hydrobath and Terrace Full Ocean View room, offering stunning views of the ocean and top-tier amenities including beach club and sky bars, an Olympic-sized infinity pool, oceanfront cabanas, top-notch DJ parties, gay shows, and a first-class spa. Read more about Almar Resort here.
Your stay includes a resort credit of $500 for food and beverages…but we’re not done there.
You’ll also enjoy a memorable experience with two seats on Diana’s Legendary Day Out on Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta and a dinner for two at Casa Kimberly. Diana's Boat Tours offers an unforgettable day of fun with an open bar, snacks, swimming, whale and dolphin sightings, snorkeling, and more. Diana has been in the LGBTQ tour business for over 25 years, ensuring a welcoming and exciting adventure. Casa Kimberly, the former home of Elizabeth Taylor, is a luxurious and historic boutique hotel known for its exquisite dining, stunning views, and romantic ambiance, offering an unforgettable dining experience.
Special Notes
- Does not include airfare and excludes food, beverages, gratuities, taxes, and fees.
- Stays are based on availability. Available Dates in 2025 (as of August 2024):
- January 4 - January 26
- February 4 - April 11
- September 26 - November 24
- December 3 - December 19
Donor: Olivia
Value: $9,198
Back by popular demand–get ready for the best Halloween of your life with this all-inclusive, all-indulgent oceanfront Olivia vacation at the lavish all-suite Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa in Punta Cana. Olivia has sponsored CAMP Rehoboth events for over 2 decades and 2025 will mark 35 years of Olivia Travel.
Dream away in your luxurious and spacious suite (each with a private hot tub on your terrace or balcony), indulge in the Unlimited Luxury® experience at twelve restaurants and eleven bars, enjoy exciting land and water sports (including a water park with water slides), five pools and lazy rivers, a world-class spa, Olivia’s signature entertainment and programming and Team Olivia at your service. This will be a spectacular week of all-inclusive fun! Read more about the trip here.
Announcing: Club O
Get ready to relive the joy of camp with a luxurious twist. At CAMP-O, you'll immerse yourself in a vibrant community atmosphere where friendships, connection, creativity, and adventure rule! You’ll cherish this throwback experience to a better time when you could play all day, meet new people, and belly laugh at your own jokes. And it’s your Olivia vacation, so opt in to what excites you the most! At Camp-O, we skip the tents and sleeping bags in favor of spacious suites and a private hot tub on your terrace or balcony.
Olivia’s mission has always been to provide safe and celebrating spaces for lesbians and LGBTQ+ women. And today, that mission continues. Olivia is THE leading travel company for lesbians and LGBTQ+ women having produced well over 300 trips for more than 350,000 women. Exceptional entertainment, friendly personalized service from Team Olivia, bucket list destinations and friendships that last a lifetime are just some of the highlights you will find on an Olivia vacation.
Package includes 7 nights in a junior suite with a king bed for two people, all meals, beverages, lodging, resort activities, entertainment, Olivia staff assistance, and round-trip airport transfers from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Special Notes
- Trip dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 1, 2025
- Certificate must be redeemed no later than October 1, 2024.
- Does not include airfare, optional excursions, spa services, phone calls, medical attention, laundry services, photos, premium liquors and imported beers, or travel insurance & personal incidentals. Non-discountable amounts (NDAs), which include taxes and gratuities, are not subject to any promotional discounts and are subject to change without notice. NDAs are $329 per person and will need to be paid upon booking. Any upgrades, amendments and/or additions to the category or type of trip represented by the certificate will be charged at Olivia’s regular pricing and are the sole responsibility, financial or otherwise, of the certificate recipient. In case of cancellations or failure of the trip winner to book the reservation, this trip is NON-TRANSFERABLE to another Olivia trip or another recipient.
Donor: Accent on Travel
Value: $8,000 - $24,000
Picture yourself basking in the sun, exploring historic cities, or enjoying top-notch service while sipping a glass of wine on deck while surrounded by amazing vistas. With our exclusive 'Choose Your Own Cruise' package, you can tailor your voyage to your heart's desire.
Courtesy of Rehoboth Beach’s favorite travel agency, Accent on Travel, you and a guest will enjoy a voyage with the award-winning river cruise line, Avalon Waterways. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of itineraries in Europe, Asia, or Southeast Asia in 2025. So whether you want to explore the French Riviera, Burgundy & Provence, the Rhine & Rhône, the Balkans, the Netherlands, or Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong, you’ll have dozens of trips from which to choose. Read More About Avalon Waterways cruises here.
The hardest part will be deciding where you want to go! Click the link below to view the range of 125+ cruises available.
Bon voyage!
Special Notes
- Good for Cabin Class B, A, or P for select 2025 dates.
- Winner must book by 12/31/24.
- Does not include transfers, additional nights, onboard purchases, extensions, optional excursions, gratuities, any government-imposed taxes and fees, or airfare.
- Space is limited and subject to availability.
Donor: Brand g Vacations
Value: $11,798
Do you like to go big when you leave home? Then, let us rock you, Amadeus, with this amazing trip where you can see the world’s BIGGEST (castle) and experience Europe’s second LONGEST (river) with this 4.5-star Prague vacation and Danube cruise.
Your LGBT+, all-inclusive, guaranteed full ship charter adventure begins in the Czech Republic’s capital, where you’ll enjoy two deluxe days in one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-preserved cities. Prague’s medieval center remains a beautiful mixture of cobblestone pathways and Gothic cathedrals, earning its nickname the “City of a Hundred Spires”.
From Prague, you and your guest will travel to one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, the Danube, where your cruise will journey from picturesque Passau to Melk, Vienna, and Bratislava, culminating in the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest, one of Europe’s hottest destinations.
On board the gorgeous, brand-new Amadeus Nova (only 154 guests), you will be pampered by attentive crew in an atmosphere of total relaxation while enjoying the signature, first-class perks that have earned Brand g Vacations the best reviews on the planet as “the next generation in gay travel” for those who enjoy innovative and intimate vacations to exotic bucket list destinations.
This cruise vacation has it all – historic sites, charming towns, world-class wine and cuisine, and more. Read more about the trip here.
In addition to 7-nights cruise accommodation in an A1 stateroom (for two people), nearly everything is included:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast
- Welcome reception & ½ day guided walking tour in Prague
- Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Passau
- Complimentary beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise
- Superb Dining: all meals included during your cruise
- Complimentary shore excursions offered daily
- Brand g signature entertainment
- Optional tour to Salzburg, Austria
- Two full days and nights in vibrant Vienna
- Airport transfers in Prague (PRG) and Budapest (BUD)
- Port charges of $180 per person and gratuities of $165 per person
Special Notes
Auction winners are responsible for Airfare to and from the destination
Value: Priceless
This 36”x36” Acrylic Gouache on canvas is sure to make a bold and beautiful statement wherever you hang it—so start looking now for that perfect place. Titled "BREAK FREE (and let love fly)," the work is donated by artist and CAMP Rehoboth co-founder Murray Archibald. See below for the artist's statement.
My fascination with patterns has been evident in my work for years, and I have used them to represent a variety of meanings, from choices to the way our minds process information. In this piece, a solitary figure is curled into a protective position, and almost assaulted by a vast array of patterns.
This piece is about breaking free from any patterns that prevent us from creating more love in the world. To bring about the positive change the world needs, we have to shower it with love and forgiveness.
So let us all, BREAK FREE and let love fly!
Murray Archibald
Value: $15,000
Experience the City of Love with this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Gay Pa-ree. Even for the seasoned traveler, there is always something new to fall in love with in the exquisite capital of France.
You and a guest will soak up the Parisian atmosphere at The Westin Paris - Vendôme, a historic 4-star hotel ideally located in the heart of the city, just steps away from iconic attractions like Tuileries Garden and Place Vendôme. Inaugurated in 1878 as "The Hotel Continental" to welcome the international guests during the third "Exposition Universelle", the opulent design of The Westin Paris - Vendôme fascinated many, turning it into a preferred meeting place in Paris. Today, it continues to maintain its historic legacy, providing a unique hotel experience with stunning ballrooms and refined rooms and suites. Situated in an unrivaled location, guests can wander from the iconic Louvre to the majestic Eiffel Tower, delve into the city's rich history, and uncover its hidden gems. Read more about the Westin Paris-Vendôme here.
Whether you're seeking a romantic escape or an adventure of a lifetime, Paris has something to offer everyone–a unique blend of old-world charm and modern luxury– creating an experience that you’re guaranteed to love for a lifetime.
In addition to your 7-night hotel stay, you and a guest will fly United Airlines Polaris-Business Class service to Paris from any United Airlines gateway on the East Coast of the U.S. Air tickets will include access to the United Polaris Lounge in the United States if available at your airport of departure.
Special Notes
- Flight/stay based on availability. Excludes food, beverages, gratuity, taxes and fees, and transfers.
- The flights and the hotel stay must be booked and utilized within one year of the auction. Trip must be booked and used by 8/31/2025.
