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KEET TV presents its annual Spring Auction under the Big Top! May 25, 26 & 27 and June 1, 2 & 3

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Twice a year, thousands of businesses donate items to KEET-TV's longest-running special fundraising event - its televised auction. Today, the televised auction is a semi-annual tradition with a spring auction in May and the Gifts From The Heart Holiday Auction in November. KEET's Spring Auction  will take place  May 25, 26 and 27 and June 1, 2 and 3 from 6:30 - 11:00 p.m.
 
Download these listings for a preview of our nightly lineup of auction items:
 
With $50,000 in merchandise and gift certificates, there is something for everyone- tools, crafts, food, jewelry, clothing, and so much more. It’s a great way to get great deals while supporting your local public television station.
 
Picture of On-Air Auction
Viewers support KEET-TV by tuning in and bidding on merchandise and gift certificates to many of their favorite businesses. Bidding is easy and fun. Just call *82 445-0811 and a friendly operator will take the bid. And What if You are the Lucky Winning Bidder? Items can be picked up through June 25th at the KEET-TV studios, located at 7246 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. We are open Monday through Friday 10 a.m to 5 p.m.  You can also stop by on Saturday, June 5th and Saturday, June 12th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Gift certificates will be mailed if requested. You are welcome to charge any items you wish by credit card. When your winning bid is being confirmed by a volunteer, have your credit card handy. You can also pay by cash or check.
 
 
Would you like to see your business on KEET-TV? Picture of on-air auction
This Three Ring LIVE television event is a great way to showcase your business to a tremendous audience while supporting your local Public Television station!
 
Donating is easy! Fill out the donor form, send it in and we’ll come pick up your donation. Your item will receive two minutes of on air exposure with a prepared script about your business and will be listed in our Auction Guide which comes out in the Times-Standard and is available on our website. 
 
For donations (combined or single) valued at $600 to $999, we’ll show still photographs of your business while your item is up for auction.
 
For donations (combined or single) valued at $1,000 and up, we’ll show a 30 second video of your business while your item is Image Descriptionup for auction.
 
Businesses receive a great deal of publicity for their merchandise or gift certificate donations. Some businesses have also chosen to become auction night underwriters. Local businesses may be acknowledged as major donors when donations are valued at $600 or more. When the value of merchandise donated is more than $1,000, the donor is designated as a Spectacular Donor. Donors of general merchandise and gift certificates of $30 or more per item receive acknowledgement in local newspaper auction guides.
 
For more information about donating to the televised auction, contact our Auction Coordinator Jennifer Thelander by visiting our contact page.