LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES
Angus Barn Captain's Table
The Angus Barn is one of THE most iconic restaurants in the region, and you can win an experience like none other. The winner of this amazing package will take up to three friends, where you’ll dine at the Angus Barn’s Wine Cellar Captain’s Table, one of the most unique culinary experiences in the area. You’ll enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the Wine Cellar kitchen while enjoying a gourmet dinner prepared by one of Angus Barn’s talented chefs. This is a chef’s creative menu choice, with a five-course meal matched with carefully selected wines, and a tour of the renowned wine cellar. Nothing for you do to, but enjoy!
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Donated by: The Angus Barn
Carolina Hurricanes - Tickets and Lunch with Chuck & Cam
You can’t live in North Carolina and not be a Carolina Hurricanes fan! This incredible package includes four tickets to ANY REGULAR SEASON HOME GAME in the 2025-2026 season. That’s right, YOU pick the game.
That not enough? Then let’s add an unforgettable lunch with former Carolina Hurricanes play by play announcer, Chuck Kaiton, one of the best game callers in the business. Joining him will be one of the all-time Hurricanes great goaltenders and Stanley Cup winner, Cam Ward! This will be time well spent.
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Donated by: Game tickets – arranged by Danny Kotcher, Lunch – Pinnacle Financial Partners, Chuck Kaiton and Cam Ward
His & Hers
What better way to indulge yourself than with this spectacular His and Hers package. First for Her, an authentic TIFFANY East West watch handcrafted in stainless steel and calfskin, and featuring a blue and white dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, blue and white calfskin strap, sapphire crystal, and quartz movement. This beautiful timepiece design mimics a 1940’s Tiffany travel clock, and will surely look spectacular on HER wrist.
And for Him, an exclusive exotic car experience at the Carolina Exotic Cars showrooms in Raleigh, that includes dinner for four with an exotic car enthusiast and CEC member at the CEC restaurant, tours of two showrooms full of rare and unique automobiles, and for one lucky member of the group, a ride in a Lamborghini Huracan. Grab a little life in the fast lane with this experience.
Donated by: Tiffany watch - Bill and Trenna Fulle, Exotic car experience and dinner – Chris Runken
Emerald Isle and Deep Sea Fishing
There’s no coast like the Crystal Coast of North Carolina! Win this package and you’ll spend 5 nights in a beautiful four bedroom, three bath sound front home offering beautiful views of Bogue Sound. Enjoy pier access for kayaking or paddle boarding in the sound, or spend your days at the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle, just a short drive away, where you can use your newly acquired LIFE IS GOOD beach chairs and towels.
Want to get your fish on while you’re there? This spectacular experience also includes an offshore fishing adventure on the Nanny’s Revenge fishing charter. Leaving out of Swansboro, NC, the Nanny’s Revenge charter boat is a tribute to the owner’s mother, who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. This package will surely create memories to last a lifetime.
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Donated by: Beach house - Audrey and Paul Lysko, Fishing charter – Shane Gentry, Beach chairs and towels – Linne Kimball
Bourbon Tasting for 10 People
Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of bourbon discovery! Up to 10 guests will enjoy a private tasting led by Stuart himself, who has hand-selected five remarkable bourbons just for this event. Each pour is curated to showcase unique flavor profiles—from smooth and mellow to bold and complex.
Your evening will be elevated with delicious catered lite bites, perfectly paired to complement the bourbons. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of bourbon, this experience promises laughter, learning, and a touch of luxury.
Perfect for a special celebration, a night with friends, or the bourbon lover who has everything!
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Donated by: Stuart Hobbs
Southern Pines
“I’m headed down south to the land of the pines”, said Darius Rucker, but you can too if you are the highest bidder on this incredible Southern Pines experience. This package includes:
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Two nights accommodation in a newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo in Southern Pines that sleeps up to 8
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Golf for four at Longleaf Golf Club, AND another foursome at Southern Pines Golf Club
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Southern Pines shopping spree with gift cards to The Wine Cellar, Pink of the Pines, R. Riveter, Monkee’s, River Jack’s, Pinehurst 1895, and Denker’s, along with other gifts
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A $200 gift card for dinner at Chef Warren’s, one of Southern Pines’ most notable dining establishments
And as if that were not enough,
A double strand, fresh-water pearl necklace and matching bracelet from Hawkins and Hawkins’ Custom Jewelers in Southern Pines.
This is truly an amazing Southern Experience, right here in the heart of North Carolina.
Donated by: Condo – Amy Otterson, Gift cards and jewelry – Mark and Liz Hawkins, Dinner – Chef Warren Lewis, Golf – Longleaf Golf Club and Southern Pines Golf Club
Mexico
Indulge in a four-night, five-day luxury escape at the world-renown El Dorado Royale, an adults-only, beachfront resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Win this amazing package and you’ll enjoy this resort’s acclaimed all-inclusive gourmet program with unlimited fine dining at over a dozen world-class restaurants, and unlimited, top-shelf premium drinks. In addition, you’ll bask in your Diamond Membership privileges which include VIP and Concierge service, exclusive lounges, specialty dining, butler service, reserved beach and pool beds, and so much more.
Don’t let this amazing retreat pass you by.
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Donated by: Gaurav and Julie Patel
Knife Fight
This one is an over-the-top experience for all the Food Network foodies out there!
Be that last person holding your bid cards high and win this exclusive culinary experience for you and NINE guests! Yes, NINE!
Two very talented chefs from Rocky Top Catering will go head-to-head in a chef battle at the Rocky Top Catering headquarters on Departure Drive in Raleigh. As the winner of this package, you and your guests will select up to six secret ingredients that the competing chefs will use to build an amazing food experience. The chefs will then have one hour to produce a minimum of 3 delicious dishes using the selected ingredients for you and your guests to enjoy. While you watch, wine, beer, and two specialty cocktails will be provided. Servers will also be provided, but staff gratuity is not included. Who needs the Food Network when you can join the fun live and in person?!
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Donated by: Rocky Top Catering
Nashville
Get ready for an unforgettable journey to Music City, USA, celebrating Nashville’s legendary music, food, and culture. The winning bidder of this package will enjoy a two night stay in a luxurious 1 bedroom condo in East Nashville, just minutes from Broadway’s famous honky tonks, a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card to get you and a companion there and back, and gift cards to famous Jack’s Bar-B-Q and Nudie’s Honky Tonk, one of the original live music venues on Broadway. In addition, nothing says Nashville Twang like the iconic sounds of a telecaster style guitar. Win this package and you’ll also take home a custom electric guitar built specifically for this auction by CCF co-founder Eric Wolford. Made from rare and unique wormy chestnut reclaimed from a salvaged barn in North Carolina, this one-of-a kind instrument features a Warmoth roasted maple neck, high-end components, spectacular gold hardware, and a professional set up. Comes with a hardshell case, custom built display stand, and five free guitar lessons from the Cary School of Music. It’s ready to play if you are!
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Donated by: Condo – Pete and Linda Hatala, Guitar, gift cards – Eric and Jill Wolford, Guitar lessons – Cary School of Music