It’s never too early to donate a unique Live or Silent auction item for Boots and Bling! We are looking for high quality, unique and memorable items. Silent auction items typically have a value of at least $100, while Live auction items start at $1,500. 

Auction items are a big part of putting the FUN in FUNdraising at Boots and Bling! They help us raise money for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s mission: Renovation, Construction, Preservation & Beautification of the Kansas State Fairgrounds. 

There are no limits to what could possibly be an auction item, and having a variety of items keeps things interesting. Experiences, clothing, toys, accessories, artwork, food and beverages are always a hit!

Want to know what our top sellers in the Silent Auction have been in the past years? Check it out!

2024

$2,900 – Branded Whiskey Barrel

Customize your own 55 gallon Whiskey Barrel from Smith and Weston with your own burned logo or monogram. Each barrel features hand pinned rings and a burned logo on the side of the barrel as well as the top and is hand sealed. 

$2,500 – Blantons Gold Tray Set

Blanton’s Gold is crafted from high rye mash bill and is bottled at 103 proof and has a nose marked by honey, heavy rye, dried fruits, vanilla and chocolate. This wooden tray features this unique bottle of Blanton’s on a silver hammered tray with Gold handles and a Brooks Brothers  25 oz Whiskey Decanter, and 4 rocks glasses. Must be 21 to bid!!

$1,500 – Crazy Horse Gold Club Membership

Fun in the sun is ready for you at Crazy Horse Golf Club. This 3, 4 & 5 par course provides you a reasonable chance for birdie or a challenge to make par. Located in the picturesque sand hills just north of Hutchinson, It is a course for players of all abilities. This package includes a single, immediate family membership to the Crazy Horse Golf Course, unlimited greens, 20% off merchandise in the clubhouse, discounts off every tournament hosted at Crazy Horse, 10% off 6 packs/beer coolers, invitations to all inhouse events, discounts to pool memberships— Plus a Golf Shirt and Hat! Does not include Cart of Trail Fees.

2023

$1,425 – Royals Diamond Broadcast Package

This Royals Diamond Club package includes 2 tickets for the KC Royals vx Red Sox game on Sunday, Sept 3 with seats in Diamond Club Box B Row 1 seats 3 & 4, a parking pass and 2 tickets for the Royals Radio Broadcast Booth visit experience which provides a tour of the broadcast booth.

$1,000 – Blantons Bourbon

How about a bourbon neat? Only with the best Blantons Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whisky served up in the accompanying classic highball glasses. Must be 21 to bid on this package.

$780 – KSU Coach Klieman Signed Football

This is a must have for every K-State Football Fan – a Wildcat Football signed by KSU Head Football Coach Chris Klieman!

2022

$1,200 – Custom Hand-Painted Louis Vuitton Purse

This one-of-a-kind purse is the perfect addition to any collection! It has been hand-painted by Jim Stukey with a southwestern floral longhorn skull that is the perfect compliment to the beautiful designer bag. The bag features a long zipper for easy access into the spacious interior and short handles or an optional shoulder strap.

$955 – 20 pounds of McCurry Angus Ranch ground beef

20 lbs of ground beef will be in 1 lb packages from the 5th generation family owned McCurry Angus Ranch

$900 – Unique Genuine Leather Backpack with upcycled Louis Vuitton patch

A very unique, genuine leather backpack featuring an authentic, legally upcycled Louis Vuitton patch