Add the 2027 Kentucky Derby to Your Next Auction Lineup |
We’re giving one nonprofit a 2027 Kentucky Derby experience to use at their next event. With First Turn access to Oaks and Derby Day, VIP Fast Access, premium hospitality, and luxury accommodations, this package combines instant recognition with limited availability, a powerful formula for driving donor excitement and maximizing fundraising results. |
Trending Live Sports & Entertainment
Experiences
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Every room has different donors — but passion for sports and live entertainment shows up everywhere. These experiences feel familiar, exciting, and memorable, which makes them natural crowd-pleasers at fundraising events.
Here’s a look at the sports & entertainment experiences performing strongest right now.
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Waste Management Phoenix Open 2027: The Greatest Show on Grass
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Unlike traditional golf tournaments, the Waste Management Phoenix Open appeals to both avid golf fans and donors who normally wouldn’t bid on golf at all. The festival-like energy, roaring crowds, and electric atmosphere at Hole 16 turn the final round into a true event weekend. This experience is especially compelling for younger donors, social bidders, and anyone drawn to sports with personality and buzz.
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Grand Slam Getaway: MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia
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The MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby attract donors who love iconic American sports moments and shared experiences. This getaway appeals to lifelong baseball fans, couples, and families who want to be part of the league’s biggest celebration.
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CMA Fest 2026: The Ultimate Country Music Weekend
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This is the experience for the donor who always talks about concerts they’ve been to, weekends in Nashville, or live music memories with friends. They’re expressive, enthusiastic, and often influence others at the table — which is why this package can create ripple effects in bidding. When they lean in, others follow.
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U.S. Open Tennis Championships 2026
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Some donors prefer precision, skill, and tradition over loud or party-driven sports. Tennis appeals to supporters who appreciate athletic excellence, strategy, and global prestige, and the U.S. Open Finals represent the sport at its highest level. These donors are often high-value bidders who respond to refinement and significance rather than spectacle.
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Legends & Thoroughbreds: Churchill Downs
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This package resonates with donors who are drawn to classic American traditions — racing programs, grandstands, the thunder of hooves, and the pageantry of the track. Churchill Downs evokes memories, heritage, and timeless sport, which creates an emotional connection that often outweighs pure monetary value. These donors bid because it feels meaningful.
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Full Throttle: Porsche Sports Cup Race Weekend
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Some donors don’t want to just watch, they want to feel the experience in their body. The Hot Lap in a Porsche GT3 Cup car is the emotional trigger here, appealing to thrill-seekers who chase once-in-a-lifetime moments. For these bidders, adrenaline converts curiosity into aggressive bidding very quickly.
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U.S. Open Golf Trophy Club Getaway
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Some donors love golf — but they love the lifestyle around it just as much. This experience resonates with bidders who enjoy prestigious tournaments paired with iconic destinations like the Hamptons. The blend of championship golf and coastal sophistication makes this appealing even to donors who may not attend regular PGA Tour events.
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