Trade & Professional Associations · Banquets & Award Dinners
What works at a golf outing or clay shoot?
For trade and professional associations running banquets and award dinners, we have auction experiences that fit fast outdoor schedules and smaller indoor rooms.
Outdoor events like golf outings and clay shoots pull attention in many directions. Bidders are out on the course or range, not sitting in a ballroom. For a trade or professional association, that means the auction has to work around the flow of the day. Mobile bidding lets people browse and bid from the first tee to the awards dinner, so nothing slows down the round.
The size of your auction depends on your field. A smaller shotgun start might support 8 to 12 packages. A larger tournament with a full awards dinner can handle more. You stage the display at registration and again at the banquet, where people are seated and ready to bid. Consignment means you only pay for what sells, so you can offer bigger trips without worry.
This week, pick packages that match the day. Premium golf trips, Bourbon Trail weekends, and big sporting events sell well with businesspeople already spending time outside. Reserve the experiences you want at no cost. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event.
After the dinner, winners get their certificates and the travel team handles booking. Your association keeps the profit without chasing sponsors again. The auction adds to the day without weighing down the schedule.
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