Basehor Historical Museum Society opens Festival of Trees bidding through Dec. 5
Bids may be placed on the society's Facebook post or in person at the museum; bidding ends at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
BASEHOR - The Basehor Historical Museum Society said in a Facebook post Saturday that bidding is now open for its annual Festival of Trees at the museum, 2812 N. 155th St. in Basehor. The post says people may bid on decorated trees, wreaths or holiday decor, including in person or by writing a bid amount in the comments on each item's photo on the post, and that new items are being added.
Bids must be in increments of $10 for trees and decor and $5 for wreaths, the society said. Each photo's description lists the donor and bidding guidelines.
In-person bidding is available Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the post says. The last day to bid is Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Christmas Open House, which the post lists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with bidding ending at 2:30 p.m. Items go to the highest bidder. The society describes the auction as a fundraiser for museum upkeep, exhibits and programs.