All proceeds from the auction support Dragon Boat Charleston’s mission programs! This page is updated as teams submit items for the auction, so check back often! The auction runs from March 1- April 15. Bidding closes at midnight.
How it works: Charleston Dragon Boat Festival teams donate the items. Dragon Boat Charleston hosts the auction and collects payment from the winning bidder. After payment is received, the team captain is notified and makes arrangements to get the item to the winner.
Bidding: Bids should be in $10 whole number increments. Note: It is possible that your maximum bid is below another current bidder's maximum. In that case, your bid will not be posted and the other bid will be updated to reflect $10 over your maximum bid. For example: Bidder A has a bid range of $100-$300 and Bidder B bids $200-$250. Bidder A's bid will be posted as $260.
SOME BIDDING STILL OPEN!!!
- SEVERAL BIDS WERE TIED AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL WINNING BID IS MADE
- Highest bidder will win the item. If two sets of initials are posted, two people have made the same maximum bid. Outbid them!
- WINNING BIDDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL OF PAYMENT PROCESS and NEXT STEPS
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When applicable, additional details and photos are available by following the links under each listing.
Support A Paddler
Description: Your bid will go directly to support Dragon Boat Charleston's paddling programs for cancer survivors. Paddling support includes paddles, life jackets, boat maintenance, and gas for safety boats. All bids will be processed as a donation. Bid what you want!
Minimum Bid: $35
- All bids welcome!
Team: Dragons in Flight
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All bidders are winning bidders!
3 Nights in Pisgah Forest
Description: Three-night Air BnB stay near Pisgah Forest
Value: $500
Winning Bid: $420 (MH)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make booking arrangements
Edmunds Oast Basket
Description: Edmunds Oast restaurant $50 gift card with selection of bar snacks
Value: $80
Winning Bid: $100 (DS)
Team: Poplar Grove Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Hunter's Basket
Description: large variety of hunting equipment
Value: $263
Winning Bid: $90 (SE)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Woodhouse Spa
Description: $100 gift certificate to Woodhouse Spa
Value: $100
Winning Bid: $140 (AB)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Taco Boy Basket
Description: $50 Taco Boy gift card with chips, Carolina Cider Company Salsa, plus a selection of snacks
Value: $80
Winning Bid: $75 (JW)
Team: Poplar Grove Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Dragon Boat Party for 10
Description: 2-hour dragon boat party includes dragon boating followed by snacks on the dock
Value: $500
Winning Bid: $125 (LR)
Team: Dragons in Flight
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Jefferson's Bourbon
Description: 750 ml Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey plus a variety of bar snacks
You must be over the age of 21 to bid on this item.
Value: $120
Current Bid: $130 (DS)
Team: Poplar Grove Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
The Links at Stono Ferry: Four Rounds of Golf
Description: Four rounds of golf at The Links
Value: $360
Winning Bid: $300 (CB)
Team: Dragons in Flight
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will receive four complimentary passes
Architectural Services (10 Hours): Clark-Glidewell Architect
Description: 10 hours of architectural services.
NOTE: Due to the value of this item, bids should be in $100 increments.
Value: $2,000
Winning Bid: $800 (KS)
Team: CRANdersen
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will receive gift certificate
The Boulevard: 2 Night Stay in Guest Suite
Description: Two-night stay
Value: $350
Winning Bid: $185 (AM)
Team: Greystar
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will receive voucher
Bridgeside at Patriot's Point: 2 Night Stay in Guest Suite
Description: Two-night stay
Value: $350
Winning Bid: $210 (LR)
Team: Greystar
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will receive voucher
Just One More: Fine Art Photography Matted and Framed
Description: Matted and framed photograph
Value: $475
Winning Bid: $140 (JD)
Team: CRANdersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick Up at the Festival or be delivered locally within 20 miles
Red Oak Table-Live Edge
Description: Red Oak Table
Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $300
Current Bid: (updated daily):
Team: City of Charleston Land Sharks
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Tennis Lesson-City of Charleston
Description: Tennis Lesson
Value: $90
Winning Bid: $45 (LF)
Team: City of Charleston Land Sharks
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be emailed certificate
Family Photo Session- 1.5 hrs
Description: Family Photos Session with Darren Callihan, approx. 1.5 hrs.
Value: $220
Winning Bid: $180 (JF)
Team: Greystar
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at festival, and email of winner must be provided
Sweetgrass Basket- Large
Description: Large Sweetgrass Basket
Value: $600
Winning Bid: $350 (EM)
Team: Dragons in Flight
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Embroidered Butterfly
Description: A beautiful piece of student artwork from Ari Baker of Ashley Hall. She generously donated this inspiring piece that brings to mind those on the wings of recovery.
Value: $65
Wnning Bid: $25 (LS)
Team: Ashley Hall Paddling Panthers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at festival
Needle Punch Eight Ball
Description: A super cool punch needled 8 Ball in Pink. This amazing student art work from Ashley Hall student, Madeline Graham, is a celebration of those who are in front of the 8 ball, not behind!
Value: $65
Winning: $25 (AS)
Team: Ashley Hall Paddling Panthers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at festival
Two Tickets to SC Aquarium
Description: 2 general admission tickets to the SC Aquarium
Value: $83
Current Bids: $60 (JF and BG)
- Bidding remains open until winning bid is made.
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
Description: (4) General Admission tickets to the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens. Park hours are 9am-5pm daily. Tickets expire 02/22/2026
Value: $ 100
Winning Bid: $90 (CM)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Clemson 3D Sign
Description: Calling all Clemson fans! Get your one-of-a-kind custom aluminum sign to show your Tiger pride. This unique wall hanging is 18" x 13.5", perfect for any wall. The base piece is ground aluminum cut out in the shape of the state of South Carolina. The front piece is the same shape, but smaller and with the Clemson Tiger paw finished with a custom orange and white paint.
Value: $ 60
Winning Bid: $60 (CB)
Team: Poplar Grove Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Ducks Unlimited Print
Description: Waterfowling Hot Spots-Pintails at Sutter Buttes By David Maass
Value: $ 500
Winning Bid: $110 (BG)
Team: Dragon Our Tails
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements- no shipping
Elyon Boutique Spa and Massage
Description: $50 gift card to Elyon Spa
Value: $ 50
Current Bids: $50 (KVH and MH)
- Bidding will remain open until winning bid is made.
Team: Dragon Our Tails
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements- no shipping
Carriage Ride for Four
Description: Daytime carriage ride for 4 adults from Palmetto Carriage Works
Value: $ 200
Winning Bid: $125 (JW)
Team: Dragons in Flight
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Sailboat Door Knocker
Description: Polished Brass and Dark Brown/Black Door Knocker by Michael Healy
Donated by Charleston Flower Market
Value: $176
Winning Bid: $55 (BG)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Bohemian Bull Basket
Description: $50 gift card, tshirt, hat, sticker, koozie, 2 glasses
Value: $125
Winning Bid: $60 (TB)
Team: Hope Floats
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at Harbour View Elementary or team tent at festival
Restaurant Gift Cards
Description:
$100 gift card to Lowdown Oven and Bar, $50 gift card to Pier 101
Value: $150
Winning Bid: $110 (JF)
Team: Hope Floats
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at Harbour View Elementary or team tent at festival
Spirit of Alchemy and Co Asian Restaurant
Description: 5 craft cocktail mixers from Spirits of Alchemy and $50 Co Asian Restaurant Gift Card
Value: $140
Winning Bid: $65 (SE)
Team: Hope Floats
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at Harbour View Elementary or team tent at festival
Carriage Ride for Two
Description: Carriage tour for 2 from Old South Carriage Company
Value: $ 100
Winning Bid: $90 (AS)
Team: Dragons in Flight
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
BonBons, Bubbly & Bliss for 2
Description: A haircut transformation with styling tips and handmade bonbons with bourbon or bubbly! Make it a date night, ladies' night, or men's grooming session for two!
Value: $ 300
Winning Bid: $235 (MH)
Team: Poplar Grove Paddlers
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Hand Crafted Bench
Description: Handcrafted by 87 yr old Mr. Cecil from Upstate SC. This bench is made from a Hackberry tree located in GA. It is unfinished but is naturally a light honey color . Dimensions are 3'L x 17" H x 16" W
Value: $ 359
Winning Bid: $260 (AWH)
Team: Dragons in Flight
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at Festival Welcome Tent - Friday May 2 from 2-6 p.m. or Sat., May 3, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Booze Bouquet
Description: Mini bottles include Fireball, Rum Chata, Evan Williams Honey, Jim Beam Apple, Smirnoff Vodka, Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum Cream, Kinky Aloha, Tequia Rose Strawberry Cream, New Amsterdam Vodka, Jim Beam Peach, Deep Eddy Lemon, Kinky Green and decorative vase.
You must be over the age of 21 to bid on this item.
Value: $60
Winning Bid: $40 (BG)
Team: Dragon Our Tails
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
Description: Southern Lumber has kindly donated two bottles of Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Please note two people can win one bottle each. The top two highest bidders will be the winners.
You must be over the age of 21 to bid on this item.
Value: $60
Winning Bids: $75 (ZE) and $70 (DS)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
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International African American Museum- 4 Tickets
Description: Four (4) tickets to the International African American Museum, along with a Latte Tumbler, Bucket Hat and a children's book
Value: $130
Winning Bid: $75 (HH)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
4 Rounds of Golf- Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club
Description: 4 Complimentary Rounds of Golf to Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club, includes cart. Valid anytime Monday-Thursday and after 11am Friday-Sunday. Expires 12/31/2025
Value: $ 200
Winning Bid: $110 (BG)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Adult Chinese Calligraphy Class
Description: We are offering an adult Chinese calligraphy class with a total of 15 sessions for the semester.
Value: $ 410
Winning Bids: $75 (TB and AB)
- We have two winners!
Team: Flying Dragons
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How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Adult Chinese Mandarin Class
Description:
Adult Chinese Language Class – One Semester Program
Charleston Chinese Academy offering an adult Chinese language class with a total of 15 sessions per semester.
Schedule:
One class every Sunday, from mid-August to mid-December.
This course is designed for adult learners interested in improving their Mandarin Chinese skills through consistent weekly lessons.
Value: $ 410
Winning Bid: $290 (QG)
Team: Flying Dragons
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Support A Racer
Description: Your bid will go directly to support Dragon Boat Charleston's dragon boat racing programs for cancer survivors. Racing support includes registration fees, travel, and meals for our racers. Race registration fees typically range from $800-$1200 per boat. All bids will be processed as a donation. Bid what you want!
Minimum Bid: $50
- All bids welcome!
Team: Dragons in Flight
CLICK HERE TO BID ON THIS ITEM.
All bidders are winning bidders!
4 Drop-in Classes at Club Pilates
Description: 4 drop-in classes to any Club Pilates Studio (JI, WA, Mt.P, or Summerville). Expires 12/31/2025
Value: $ 168
Winning Bid: $135 (KR)
Team: Bubbles and Buoys
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Winner will be contacted to make arrangements
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Description: One year family membership to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Value: $160
Winning Bid: $80 (KS)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Fly High Bungee
Description: 2 weeks UNLIMITED Classes at Fly High Bungee
Value: $70
Winning Bid: $70 (DS)
Team: Select PT and Signe Spine
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder:Winner's name will be on file at Fly High Bungee, just call to schedule
Charleston Chiropractic Massage
Description: 50 minute massage from Charleston Chiropractic in downtown Charleston
Value: $90
Two Winning Bids: $80 (MH and MH)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Handmade Shibori Indogo Coasters
Description: Set of 4 handmade shibori indigo coasters
Value: $20
winning Bid: $25 (JW)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Handmade Cocktail Coasters
Description: Set of 4 handmade "you stir up the cocktails" coasters
Value: $20
Winning Bid: $15 (JS)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Cat Coasters
Description: Set of 4 cat coasters with gold trim
Value: $20
Winning Bid: $15 (JS)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival
Marimekko Poppies Coasters
Description: Set of 4 Marimekko poppies coasters
Value: $20
Winning Bid: $35 (DS)
Team: CRANAndersen
How you'll get the item if you're the winning bidder: Pick up at the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival