The annual charity auction to benefit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and the Delaware County Fair will be held Wednesday September 20 in conjunction with the Pre-Jug Party immediately following the Jugette.
Over 100 items and services will be offered in a silent auction via mobile bidding followed by a live auction of ten premier items at 7:30 p.m. For the first time, people will be able to view the items in advance and bid remotely from their mobile devices. To see the items and register to bid, visit wedoauctions.net/prejugparty. New items will be added daily up to the event.
Featured offerings include a South African Photo Safari, Antigua Vacation, Louisiana Swamp Adventure, John Deere Lawn Tractor, Spyder race bike of choice, Barbie & Ken (real live Miniature paint filly and colt) and a set of New Nitro wheels. These items along with harnesses, jewelry, tickets to sporting events, home accessories, professional services and autographed colours donated by David Miller and Corey Callahan will all be up for grabs at this exciting fundraising event.
Come to the party or just support these two great organizations! Table sponsors and item donations are still being sought. All major contributors receive invitations. For more information, contact Dot Morgan (at 937-947-4020 or [email protected]) or Winnie Morgan Nemeth (734-320-7918, [email protected]).
The Beneficiaries
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
New Vocations is the largest racehorse adoption program in the country. It was founded in 1992 to offer retiring Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and vocational training prior to placement in carefully screened and monitored homes. New Vocations accepts horses from racetracks and farms throughout the eastern United States at locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and New York. Horses are equipped with new skills and placed with experienced, caring individuals where ‘once again, each can be a star.’ Over 6,500 retired racehorses have found new homes and careers through the efforts of New Vocations.
The Delaware County Agricultural Society
The Delaware County Agricultural Society has run its annual fair since 1834. The organization promotes agriculture through the operation of the fairgrounds and the many events held there throughout the year. The Delaware County Agricultural Society is celebrating its 72nd year conducting the greatest pacing race in the sport, the Little Brown Jug. The fairgrounds are home to a thriving community of harness horses and maintain one of the fastest racetracks in the world. The Delaware County Agricultural Society promotes harness racing and its lore to thousands of fans and strives to maintain the history while promoting the future of our sport.
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