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Ticket Auctions Surge Ahead of Year-End Deadline
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As the calendar closes on the year, ticket auctions are gathering steam across a range of venues. The earliest deadline comes with a timed sale in Bristol that wraps up on December 28, offering a mix of workshop tools and related items. The following day, Bath hosts two timed events—one focused on mid‑century interior design and another on literary treasures, including a Tolkien‑themed collection—both concluding on December 29. December 30 proves to be the busiest day, featuring a live auction in Bath for interior design pieces, a timed sale of regional art collections, and a timed book auction, all slated to end that evening. In the same window, a consignment auction at the Harman Auction Center in Illinois finalizes its bids in the late afternoon, while a live auction in Bristol is scheduled for the morning, underscoring the blend of live and timed formats that organizers are employing.

The momentum continues into the final day of the year, when a charitable online auction hosted by a Maui resort runs through December 31, channeling proceeds to health‑focused nonprofits. This end‑of‑year push reflects a broader trend: auction houses are increasingly leveraging ticket sales to drive participation, whether through live bidding rooms or digital platforms. Organizers are also looking ahead, with several 2026 events already listed, indicating that the ticket‑auction model will remain a staple for fundraising and community engagement well beyond the holiday season. Across the board, the emphasis on diverse categories—from tools and workshop supplies to livestock and family‑oriented items—demonstrates the flexibility of ticket auctions to cater to varied audiences while maintaining a clear focus on timely, deadline‑driven sales.

Based on 37 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Orange County Fair

December 26, 2025 —

Orange County Fair regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in music & instruments, appliances. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

S.A.L.E. For Kids

December 26, 2025 —

S.A.L.E. For Kids regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in services, baby & kids. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Harman Auction

December 26, 2025 —

Harman Auction is holding a consignment auction on December 30, 2025, at 4:30 pm at the Harman Auction Center in Shipman, IL.

Alaska Mining & Diving Supply

December 26, 2025 —

Alaska Mining & Diving Supply regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Schoharie County Sunshine Fair

December 26, 2025 —

Schoharie County Sunshine Fair regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in livestock & agriculture, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Auctioneum Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Richard Winterton Auctioneers is hosting The Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with online bidding only. An Antique & Home Sale is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Lichfield Auction Centre, starting at 9:00 am with garden effects, tools, electricals, furniture, and furnishings, followed by jewellery, watches, coins, silver, pictures, ceramics, glass, and household miscellaneous items at 10:30 am.

Elite Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Elite Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, sports & outdoors. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

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