Event Details

Join us for a fun evening on Saturday April 27, 2024
St. Joseph Hall - St. Michael Catholic Church 
11300 Frankfort Parkway NE
St. Michael, MN 55376

Evening Program:

Raffle Tickets & Games

GOLDEN TICKET:

Purchase one or more of the 100 golden tickets prior to the start of Bids for Kids event (through April 23rd). If your ticket is drawn, you will have your choice of a LIVE item, before the auction begins or $1000 CASH!! This is your chance to take home an incredible prize worth thousands for only $100. The drawing will take place Saturday, April 27th around 6:30 p.m. during our Bids for Kids event. Purchase your golden ticket(s) while they last. Winner does not need to be present to win. 

Winner must contact a Bids for Kids chair within 1 hour of the the drawing to claim their LIVE item or cash. Email: b4k@stmcatholicschool.org  

WHISKEY RAFFLE: BRAND NEW THIS YEAR!!

We have 59 bottles of Whiskey, most of which was generously donated by the Wright County Whiskey Club. The new bottles range from Blanton’s and E.H Taylor to Basil Hayden’s and Larceny Small Batch. 

After the live program we will draw the winning tickets. Please make your way to the Whiskey area in the gym following the live program. If your name is called you will have 1 minute to select your bottle. If you are not present another name will be drawn. MUST BE PRESENT TO PLAY AND WIN!

50/50:

Try your luck at winning lots of money! Order your 50/50 tickets by Tuesday April 23rd, for your chance to win the pot. Half of the money will go to the school and other half goes to the guest with the winning ticket. Winner does not need to be present to win.  

SCHOOL TUITION RAFFLE:

Here’s your chance to win tuition at St. Michael Catholic School for the 2024-2025 school year. Winner does not need to be present to win.

• Grand Prize: FREE TUITION at St. Michael Catholic School for the 2024-2025 school year (PreK-8) or $1000 cash. 
• 2nd place will win $500 towards 2024-2025 tuition or $400 cash. 
• 3rd place will win $300 towards 2024-2025 tuition or $200 cash.
   

HEADS OR TAILS:

Join us for the grown-up version of "heads or tails" with a $500 grand prize! To play, purchase up to five necklaces. The game will be held after dinner during our in-person event. Everyone with a necklace will stand up. Each player will choose heads or tails. A coin will be flipped. Those with the correct choice remain standing. Others sit down, take off their necklace, and are eliminated from the game. If a player has more than one necklace, they must take one of them off and can remain standing. The game continues until only one player is left standing. This lucky person will win $500! Must be present to play! 

Electronic Raffle Ticket Order Form - Last day to order raffle tickets is Tuesday, April 23rd.

FAQS

Event FAQs:

WHAT IS BIDS FOR KIDS? 

Bids for Kids is held annually and is one of St. Michael Catholic Schools biggest fundraisers of the year. This fun event is planned by a team of volunteers. All funds raised go directly to benefit our students and faculty at StMCS. The money raised is used to give our children a wonderful Catholic education by supporting investments in overall classroom enhancements, extracurricular activities, and retaining our stellar faculty and staff.

WHAT IS HAPPENING THE NIGHT OF BIDS FOR KIDS?

Doors will open at approximately 5:00 p.m. to those who purchased tickets to attend. Your first stop will be check-in where you'll grab your auction program and make sure you are set for mobile bidding. Then you're welcome to browse and bid on silent auction items (available from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.), purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets and beads for Heads or Tails all while enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, friends, and more. At 6:40 p.m., We will be seated for dinner and start the excitement of the evening and more!

WHO CAN ATTEND BIDS FOR KIDS?

We welcome all St. Michael Catholic School and church parents, staff, alumni, friends, and those in the community that would like to enjoy an evening out while supporting a great cause. The auction is an ADULT only event. It is the perfect way to get to know people in a relaxed, fun environment. 

WHEN DO I PURCHASE TICKETS? 

Tickets are available to purchase in February. We invite you to join us for a fun evening supporting StMCS. Your ticket includes access to mobile bidding for the live auction and silent auction, as well as happy hour, dinner and dessert. Ticket sales close Wednesday, April 9th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased online HERE.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

This is a fun event. We encourage "cocktail" or business attire or be creative and have fun with our vintage circus theme! Dress as a ring master, bearded lady, or trapeze artist. The possibilities are endless!

IS SEATING RESERVED?

Yes and No! Upon check-in, you will receive a place card. Feel free to go and set your place card at your spots at an unreserved table. There will be some reserved tables for our sponsors and those who purchased a whole table. 

WHAT IS MOBILE BIDDING?

We are excited to be partnering with ClickBid at our event. All silent auction bidding will be done via ClickBid. You will receive a link to use for bidding. Please remember to make sure your devices are fully charged the day of Bids for Kids.

WHAT TYPES OF ITEMS WILL BE AUCTIONED?

There are hundreds of unique items to bid on during our silent auction. The items range from classroom themed baskets, unique class projects, teacher coupon booklets, principal for the day, front row reserved seats at school programs, home items, vacation getaways, unique experiences, and everything in between. There truly is something for everyone.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MY ITEMS? 

When you arrive for the event, your credit card information will be confirmed.  We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS. Following the event, a receipt will be emailed to you confirming your purchases.

CAN I DONATE ITEMS?

We will happily accept new, unused items for the silent auction. All items must be delivered to StMCS by March 8th, 2024. To access the donation form, CLICK HERE.