Bowman Auctions Heat Up with Livestock, Tickets, and Getaways

The first bowman event to close this week is the Regular Weigh‑Up auction, slated for early December. This sale zeroes in on spring calves and weaned calves, while still offering the full range of cattle, sheep, goats and horses that bowman regularly rotates through its calendar. Just a week later, the Tri‑State Holiday Bred Special wraps up, adding a seasonal twist to the usual lineup and drawing interest from buyers across state lines.

Meanwhile, several charity auctions are currently live, extending the bidding window well beyond the livestock dates. Among the most active items are a pair of Boston Celtics tickets for a late‑December game, which have already attracted bids in the mid‑hundreds, and a rooftop experience at Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field, pulling in offers in the low‑thousands. High‑profile experiences continue to dominate, with a two‑night stay at a coastal Courtyard hotel and a weekend at the Hilton Garden Inn in the Los Angeles area both seeing steady interest. The South Michigan Food Bank’s auction of NCAA Final Four tickets has become the top‑valued item, with bids climbing into the several‑thousand‑dollar range.

Looking ahead, the Livestock Marketing Association’s qualifying event for the upcoming WLAC will be hosted in bowman, offering both online and video formats to accommodate a broader audience of marketing professionals. This event, while not tied to a specific end date in the current feed, is positioned as a key follow‑up to the December sales, underscoring a trend toward hybrid auction platforms. Across all these offerings, the common thread is a surge in experiential and specialty items complementing the traditional livestock sales, signaling a diversified market that blends agricultural roots with high‑value entertainment experiences.

Based on 3 digest summaries · Generated December 6, 2025

Bowman Livestock Marketing

December 6, 2025 —

Bowman Livestock Marketing will hold a Regular Weigh-Up auction on Monday, December 8, 2025, featuring a special focus on Spring Calves and Weaned Calves. Following this, a Tri-State Holiday Bred Special is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025. In addition to these upcoming events, Bowman Livestock Marketing consistently offers a variety of livestock, including all classes of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses, with sales taking place regularly. For those interested in consigning livestock or participating in future auctions, please contact Austin Snook at 307-290-2161. Stay connected with Bowman Livestock Marketing for updates on additional sales and events.

Charity Fundraising Auctions for Schools & Nonprofits

December 6, 2025 —

Several charity auctions are currently open for bidding, supporting various causes. The Bowman Post Group Foundation is benefiting from multiple items, including a two-night getaway at the Courtyard in Santa Cruz and the Hilton Garden Inn in Calabasas, with current bids at $130 and $150, respectively. The St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church is also hosting auctions, featuring Boston Celtics tickets for a game on December 22, currently at $225, and gold and diamond stud earrings with a bid of $150. For those interested in unique experiences, the South Michigan Food Bank is offering a rooftop experience at Chicago's Wrigley Field, currently at $2,200, and tickets to the NCAA Final Four Finale, with bids at $4,500. These auctions provide a wonderful opportunity to support meaningful initiatives. For more details and to explore additional items, readers are encouraged to check the auction site regularly.

Livestock Marketing Association

December 6, 2025 —

The Livestock Marketing Association will host a qualifying event for the 2026 WLAC on January 6, 2026, in Bowman, North Dakota. This auction is part of a series aimed at supporting livestock marketing professionals and enhancing the industry's growth. In addition to this upcoming event, the LMA offers a variety of livestock auctions, including online and video formats, catering to a diverse range of livestock marketing needs. For those interested in participating or learning more about future auctions, please check the LMA website for updates and details.