2011 Auction

SAMPLE OF WHAT 2011 HAD TO OFFER………….and this was just the tip of the iceberg!

The Taste of the Hudson Valley ^SM features an exclusive silent and live auction! Silent auction takes place throughout the event and ends at 3pm. Live auction to begin at 3:30pm.

Please take a sneak peak at a few of the Live Auction items up for bid!

#1. Mini Mariano Collection!

Mariano Rivera is now baseball’s all-time pitching saves leader. We have two items in our Mini Mariano Collection. The first is an autographed baseball on which, in addition to his signature, Mariano has added the date of his fist game in the Major Leagues and the date of his 500^th save. The second item is a surprise!

#2. Moves Like Jagger!

Known to be one of the most popular musical groups of our time, the Rolling Stones continue to thrill audiences of all ages. Make your collection complete with an electric guitar – signed by each of the 5 members (including Bill Wyman). With this guitar in hand – you are guarteed to be that much closer to having the “Moves Like Jagger”!

#3. The Gipper

A Ronald Reagan signed 8×10 black and white photo showing the actor turned President in a football lineman’s stance. The still is from the movie “The Knute Rockne Story” in which Reagan played ill-fated Notre Dame player George “The Gipper” Gipp, who, before his untimely death, told the coach to exhort his team to “Win one for the Gipper.” Reagan added that inscription above his signature.

plus…..

A hardback copy of “Rawhide Down” about the near assassination of Reagan during his the first term of his presidency.

#4 A Taste of the Taste of the Hudson Valley
Enjoy your own 2011 Taste of the Hudson Valley at home with one bottle of every wine poured at this year’s event! Over 80 bottles will be yours!! This annual auction lot is our most popular – don’t miss out!

#5. Pope John Paul II

An English language hardback Bible (the “Good News Bible”) comes in a wooden box – the title page, in black marker, is signed Johannes Paulus PPII – Pope John Paul II. With the canonization of Pope John Paul II looking bright, this piece will only become more valuable in time.

#6. Gang Green

1969 Jets Signed Helmet:
Full-sized, authentic Riddell helmet comes in a display case and is boldly signed in black sharpie by 25 members of the Super Bowl Champion team including – Joe Namath, Matt Snell, Don Maynard and every other significant team player. Coach Weeb Ewbank is not included.

#7. The Captain’s Collection

Yankee captain and newest member of the 3,000 hit club is represented by:

1. A signed baseball (to which he’s added “Go Yankees”)

2. A signed and framed photo of his memorable dive-into- the-stands catch;

3. A signed facsimile Yankee road jersey (signed on the back with “Go Yankees” added;

4. A New York Times desktop color photos book of Jeter’s career.

This collection is a do not miss!

Remember – this is just a sneak peak at the live auction!

Also – don’t forget about our Silent Auction from Noon – 3:00pm!

Gift Baskets, hand painted artwork, international wines, restaurant gift certificates,
theater tickets (local and broadway), vacation opportunities,
health/wellbeing gifts……and much, much more!