Great Fall Auction and Flea Market promises bargain-filled weekend at Owls Head

OWLS HEAD, Maine - "You can find it here," that's the theme of the annual Owls Head Transportation Museum's Great Fall Auction & Flea Market that will be held Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1. From movie tickets to a Caribbean vacation, from collectibles to a brand new Fisher snowplow, there will be a wide variety of items up for sale.

The weekend event begins Saturday, Oct. 31 with a giant flea market, silent auction and auction preview from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.  Doors open at 8:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

On Sunday, November 1, live Auction bidding will start at 9:30 am and silent auction bidding will be available until 11:00 a.m. at which time silent auction bids will close. There is no charge to become a bidder and admission to the Museum is free all weekend. Concessions catered by French & Brawn Catering and Marketplace will be available for purchase on Sunday, Nov. 1 during the live auction.

About 20 big ticket items will be auctioned beginning at noon. These special items include a five-
day, all-inclusive stay at the Divi Aruba Resort on the Caribbean island of Aruba; a new Fisher Xtreme V Series snow plow; a choice of two villa rentals in France, original artwork and assorted luxury lodging and dining packages.

“This event is one of the Museum’s most important annual fundraisers,” said OHTM Public Relations Director Jenna Lookner, “the variety of items — including some truly exceptional finds, gift certificates to favorite local businesses, experience packages and more — ensures that the Great Fall Auction is a favorite community event.”

The Museum has received hundreds of donations from local businesses including gift certificates for professional services, accommodations, dinners, lobsters, heating oil, auto supplies, original art, electronics, magazine subscriptions, household items and much more.

The Auction includes several private donations made by members and friends of the Museum. These include antiques, office and home furniture, tools, collectibles, housewares artwork and more.

Saturday's flea market will consist of hundreds of donated items not included in auction.  Proceeds from both the flea market and auction will be used to support Museum programs.

Donations will be accepted through October 30.  All donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law.

The Museum is located at 117 Museum Street (off Rt. 73) in Owls Head, three miles south of Rockland.  There is plenty of free parking, and refreshments will be available. A list of auction items will be available online at www.owlshead.org, and more items will be added daily in advance of the sale.  For more information call Toby Stinson at 207-594-4418.

Caption for image above: The Owls Head Transportation Museum’s Great Fall Auction and Flea Market is Flea Market is October 31 and November 1.  Referred to as “one stop holiday shopping,” this free two-day shopping event is not to be missed. The Museum is still accepting tax deductible donations, and pickup can be arranged for larger items. To learn more call (207) 594-4418.