At this year’s Annual Benefit, we’re offering mobile bidding through a platform called OneCause for the silent auction. All the items will be under the tent the night of the event, but this platform allows everyone to participate, whether you’ll be with us in person or browsing online from afar.

Mobile bidding makes it easier for you to browse all the items, bid on items you’re interested in and keep track of whether you’ve been outbid or not. No more hovering around the table slyly eyeing the bid sheet. You can even set a cap on your maximum bid – essentially set it and forget it.

Online bidding is open NOW and closes at 7:40 p.m. August 9, 2025.

Here’s a quick tutorial to get you off to the silent auction.

And of course, you’re welcome to bid on as many items as you’d like.

Remember, bidding closes at 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, so keep an eye on your favorites and don’t wait too long to make your move!

Before the Benefit, reach out to Caroline Walther at 207-370-8979 or caroline@friendsofacadia.org, or visit us in person on August 1 at Artemis Gallery in Northeast Harbor from noon to 4 p.m.

The evening of the Benefit, our auction docents will be on-hand to help!

Do I have to download an app to mobile bid? 
Nope! You can access our mobile bidding website directly – no apps to download.

Will my credit card be automatically charged when the silent auction closes? 
Not immediately. At the Benefit, you can choose to pay by another method at the check-out counter. If you don’t choose to do so, or if you’re not attending the Benefit in person, your credit card will be charged.

Can I still see the items under the tent the night of the Benefit?
Yes! All Silent Auction items will be displayed under the tent at the event, so you can view them in person during the cocktail hour. But bidding will take place entirely online using your mobile device. There will be no paper bid sheets this year.

How will I know if my bid is the winning bid at the end of the night? (Whether I’m at the event or not)
Winners will be notified automatically via text or email, and you can check out and pay directly through your phone.

What if I win an item but won’t be attending the Benefit?
Items can be picked up at the end of the evening or scheduled for pickup after the event, if needed.