The Goombay Bash is notorious for having the most unique and valued auctions and raffles around! In order to make these the absolute BEST, we need your help!
To donate an auction item for the Goombay Bash, please fill out this form and drop off or mail in to 60 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 or contact Julie at jjandris@hfoundation.org or (708) 352-5240 for more information.
Every year, the Live and Silent Auctions offer unique and rare items. This year will be no different. Below is a list of some of our Live Auction items for this year's event. Stay tuned... this page will be updated as we get closer to August 7th!
And the Winner Goes to YOU! Trip to the 2011 Grammy’s
Truly a trip you’ve only dreamt about… this Grammy experience allows you to be one of the Hollywood elite!
· Two guests fly roundtrip to Los Angeles with a three-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
· Two tickets to the Music Industry’s hottest awards show of the year... the Grammy’s!
· After the show, the star power only heats up with your admission to the Official Grammy After-Party at the LA Convention Center to party and celebrate with the winners (and the losers!)
17th Century Farmhouse Rental Under the Tuscan Sun for 8
A one week stay for a group of eight on a 17th century Tuscan farmhouse in Cortona, Italy surrounded by 56 acres of private countryside land and stunning valley and mountain views.
No need to pre-plan your trip agenda, you will be treated as a true guest with a guided expert throughout your stay to share and enrich your experience of all the beauty and tradition embedded in Italy’s culture:
· Arrival day meal and walking tour
· Wine tasting with Italian sommelier
· Full meal cooking glass
· Market day tour
· Farewell five-course dinner with wine pairings
Night With Rocky Wirtz and The Blackhawks
Two people will have the Ultimate Chicago Blackhawks Night as VIPs:
· Dine with Owner Rocky and Marilyn Wirtz and CBS-2 News Anchor Rob Johnson and his wife Stacy at the Ketel One Club
· Watch the game in the Wirtz’s private seats
· Enjoy drinks in between periods at the Wirtz private lounge
3-Some at Congressional Country Club with Private Jet and Overnight Stay
Have the prestigious honor of playing a round of golf where Jack, Phil, Tiger, Vee-jay, and most every recent President of the United States have played!
· 3-Some on the famous Blue Course, home of the U.S. Open in 2011, with two golf carts, practice range balls and times, and $200 towards clothing, dining and refreshments.
· The VIP experience begins when the group flies on a private luxury jet from Gary, IN to Washington DC.
· Relax after a day on the course with your two room overnight stay at the Washington DC Downtown Marriott.
N9NE/Ghost Bar Dinner & Dance Party for 40
An exclusive VIP private party for 40 at one of Chicago’s best restaurants and chicest bars!
· Warm up the night with cocktails at Ghost Bar (on the second floor of N9NE Steakhouse)
· Enjoy an exquisite four-course steak or seafood dinner paired with wines from around the globe.
· After dinner, dance the night away as the professional DJ opens the dance floor of Ghost Bar exclusively for you and your guests.
Community Wine Cellar
The ultimate package for any wine lover!
· 200+ bottles of wine donated by many generous H Foundation supporters who each included a special sentimental note with their bottle of wine donation (no bottle is valued under $25 and some are valued at over $400!)
· Private wine storage space for your collection for six months
· 12 bottle wine cooler
· An in-home wine dinner for 10 people with food prepared by The Signature Room’s Executive Chef and custom wine pairings by The Signature Room’s Head Wine Sommelier, Angela Roman.
· Advice and guidance about your new wine collection from Angela including recommended food pairings, storage environment and storage time.
Goombay Bash Ultimate Backyard BBQ
Forget the summer block party… now’s your chance to get your block to put on a backyard BBQ with none of the work!
· Upscale backyard BBQ for up to 50 people with The H Foundation Board doing all of the work!
· Set-up and clean-up are included along with all tent, tables, chairs, linens, food, and three hours of open bar with bartenders and servers
· Johnny 3:16 will play the night away for an evening of entertainment and dancing. Johnny and his band blend Americana, Heartland, Roots, Rockabilly and Soul music with original songs.
Chicago Cubs Ceremonial First Pitch
Whether you’re a pro or just a fan… You’re now a Cubs PLAYER!
· Get the rare opportunity to throw the first pitch of the game on Monday, September 6 at the Cubs vs. Astros game at Wrigley.
· Bring three of your best Cubs fan friends to take photos with you on the field prior to the game.
· After your VIP pre-game treatment, sit back and relax with four field box tickets to the game.
Harvest Dinner at the Harvest Prairie Market & Farm with Prasino’s Executive Chef
Prasino’s Restaurant in LaGrange and soon to be open in St. Charles invites 12 to tour their farm and apiary while their chef prepares a gourmet feast.
· Cocktails and appetizers will be served as the group tours this working farm and apiary (bee farm) which supplies almost all of the sustainable organic produce and honey for Prasino.
· Enjoy a sit down dinner with wine pairings and dessert while you enjoy a magical evening in the country.
· This interactive evening will bring true “foodies” as close to the source of their food as possible!
Jammin’ with Jim
Do YOU have the “Eye of the Tiger?” Grammy-winner Jim Peterik, co-founder of Survivor and Ides of March, is now your new best friend as he shares the rare opportunity to experience music like never before.
· Jim will co-write, produce, record and mix a new original track with you (this is for you singers and band players) OR Jim will collaborate with you and then do the above to produce a track that you can “give” to a special someone in your life.
· Tour Jim’s in-home state of the art studio where numerous rock bands come to record there. (Please don’t drool at his multi-million dollar guitar and rock and roll memorabilia collection).
· Receive four VIP backstage passes on October 28, 2010 San Miguel Schools fundraiser concert at the House of Blues.