Auction Catalog

SPRINGFIELD -- The annual Missouri State University Auction Benefiting Athletics returns to the Springfield EXPO Center on Thursday, August 18.

The fan-friendly event features both live and silent auctions, the Ashley Furniture Coaches Corner, an expanded balloon raffle, the always-popular food carnival, a photo booth and caricature artist, and up-close interaction with Missouri State coaches and administrators.  

More than 300 silent-auction items are part of this year's fan gala with a total estimated value of all auction items well in excess of $100,000.

The Auction Benefiting Athletics serves as the primary fundraiser for Missouri State University's intercollegiate athletic programs.  This year's proceeds will benefit the various sports teams at MSU and serves as a social event to kick off the upcoming 2016-2017 athletic year. Several hundred Bears' fans are expected to attend the event and its wide variety of activities throughout the evening.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for the 2016 Auction Benefiting Athletics.  The silent auction sections will close at staggered times throughout the evening beginning at 6:20 p.m.  The live auction will feature more than 30 items and will get underway around 7:45 p.m., preceded by a "Bearly Live" auction to kick things off at 7:30 p.m. Items in the live auction include travel packages, furniture, unique MSU Athletics experiences and more.

Individual tickets are just $30 and include all-you-can-eat food and complimentary beverages.  Reserved tables for 10 are $500. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time for planning purposes, but tickets will also be available at the door.  To purchase tickets in advance, call (417) 836-4143.

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