SILENT AUCTION OPEN NOW! Set to close on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:30pm SHARP!

SILENT AUCTION

Rare surf memorabilia, artwork, and collectibles — bid to take home a piece of history.

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SILENT AUCTION OPEN NOW! Set to close on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:30pm SHARP!

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The Surf Del Mar Festival Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Powerhouse Park under the Welcome/Information Canopy. Bid sheets will be available all afternoon. Bidding closes at 5:30 pm, and the winners will be announced at 6:00 pm. All proceeds support the Del Mar Historical Society and the Surfing Festival.

AUCTION ITEMS

Original Surf Del Mar Festival painting by Kevin Anderson
Lot 1

Original Surf Del Mar Festival Painting

An original painting by well-known artist Kevin Anderson, created for Surf Del Mar Festival.

Reserve / Minimum Bid $4,000
Craig Hollingsworth longboard with art by Veronika Strachova
Lot 2

Craig Hollingsworth Longboard

A Craig Hollingsworth longboard, with original art by Veronika Strachova.

Reserve / Minimum Bid $2,000
Don Hansen Cardiff 50-50 longboard
Lot 3

Don Hansen Longboard

A Don Hansen longboard — By Hansen Cardiff, 50-50.

Reserve / Minimum Bid $2,000
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Celebrity Suite invitation
Lot 4

Del Mar Turf Club Celebrity Suite

Available any Sunday during the Winter 2026 Meet. Accommodates up to 40 guests.

Reserve / Minimum Bid $1,000
Historic etched glass panels of racehorses from the original Bully's Restaurant in Del Mar
Lot 5

Three Historic Glass Panels

Three historic glass panels featuring horses from the original Bully’s Restaurant in Del Mar.

Reserve / Minimum Bid $15,000
Bid now on Zeffy

How the Auction Works

  • Browse items on display Saturday, October 10, in Powerhouse Park under the Welcome/Information Canopy.
  • Write your name, contact info, and bid amount on the bid sheet beside each item. Bid sheets are available all afternoon.
  • Bidding closes at 5:30 pm. The highest bid at closing time wins.
  • Winners will be announced at 6:00 pm and must collect their item before the end of the event.

Also for Sale at the Train Station

There will be many other items for sale like Festival Posters, T-shirts, beach towels, vintage shirts, a women’s wetsuit, and more at the Del Mar Train Station across from the Park. Those items are also available online now.

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