The Top 10 Best Selling Auction Packages for your 2026 Fundraiser
Top Trips, Experiences & Wine Packages To Auction At Your Fundraiser
Make your next fundraiser unforgettable with show-stopping auction packages that inspire excitement and generosity. From luxury vacations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to exclusive wine collections, these high-impact items captivate your audience, spark friendly competition, and make your event one everyone wants to attend. Check out our list of the 10 best selling auction packages you need to add to your upcoming charity event:
1. Popular Vacation Destinations
Travel packages are among the most lucrative and engaging items for charity auctions, because they usually drive significant bids and audience engagement. Here are some show stopping vacation destination packages offered by BlueTree Marketing:
2. Sports VIP Experiences
Sports VIP experiences offer exclusive access and unforgettable moments that go beyond the game-day experience. These packages cater to sports enthusiasts who want to feel like part of the action. Top sport experiences to auction include:
Superbowl Tickets
MLB All-Star Game
3. Once-in-a-lifetime Adventures
Auctioning once-in-a-lifetime adventures gives your guests the chance to bid on unforgettable experiences.
Attend the 2026 or 2027 NFL Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California
Masters
Go to the Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles
Rock Out at Music's Biggest Night at the Grammy Award Ceremony in Los Angeles
4. Memorabilia
Memorabilia experiences give bidders one-of-a-kind collectible items from their favorite athletes, musicians, actors, or artists. Here are some great memorabilia to auction at your next nonprofit event.
5. Gift Cards
Partner with local restaurants and shops for gift card donations that excite bidders and showcase community support. Gift cards add flexibility because bidders can enjoy them on their own schedule and they’re perfect for bundling into themed packages like “Date Night Out” or “Weekend Around Town.” If you don’t get local donations, here are some of the top gift cards to auction at your charity event.
Amazon
Best Buy
Nordstrom
National Chains (The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris, Morton’s)
Starbucks
Airline gift cards
Hotel gift cards
Apple & Google Play
Xbox & PlayStation
6. Fine Art
Original or limited-edition art carries a sense of prestige and exclusivity. Even if bidders aren’t art collectors, they recognize its value as a one-of-a-kind item — and that uniqueness fuels competition.Here are fine art ideas that perform well at charity auctions, attract high bids, and appeal to a wide range of donors.
Commissioned Pieces⎯Offer a personalized piece created specifically for the winning bidder.
Signed Prints⎯Limited-run prints signed by the artist
Bronze or Resin Sculptures
Original paintings, sculptures, or mixed-media works by emerging or renowned local artists
Unique hand-blown or hand-crafted pieces
7. Sip & Share Wine Package
Auction a Sip & Share Wine Package that appeals to wine lovers. This type of package will be a memorable experience combining luxury, education, and amazing wine into one.
8. Health & Wellness/Spa Retreat
By offering exclusive retreats, this auction item combines self-care, luxury, and a relaxing experience, to attract bidders who love all of these things.
Spa retreat at a luxury resort with massages, facials, access to wellness facilities and more
Destination spa experience to a renowned wellness resort for an all-inclusive wellness escape.
Couples spa package
One-on-one sessions with expert instructors at home or studio
Guided mindfulness and meditation retreat
9. Exclusive Dining - Private Chef Dinners
Whether hosted in the winner’s home, at a luxury venue, or in the chef’s private kitchen, this package creates an unforgettable culinary experience that’s both unique and highly desirable. Exclusive dining experience ideas:
Multi-course gourmet dinner designed around the winner’s preferences
Partner with a local or well-known chef to offer the winner a one of a kind experience
Hands-on class for the winner and guests, with dinner included
VIP seating at the chef’s table with personalized menu and wine pairings
Tour of a local farm followed by a dinner prepared with fresh ingredients by a private chef
BlueTree Marketing has an amazing 5 course fine dining dinner party for 10 People in your home prepared by a professional top-rated chef. Contact us to learn more.
10. Themed Baskets
These themed basket ideas for auction packages are popular because they’re visually appealing and can be tailored to your audience.
Wine Lovers Basket
Cheese & Charcuterie Basket
Chocolate & Dessert Basket
Coffee & Tea Basket
Spa Basket
Home Chef Basket
Movie Night Basket
Game Night Basket
BlueTree’s Risk-Free Auction Packages For Your Next Nonprofit Fundraiser
The key to any nonprofits auction success is offering packages that feel exclusive, personalized, and appeal to your audience. High-value experiences often encourage competitive bidding and can boost your fundraiser’s proceeds. Contact us to learn about our risk-free vacation packages and our Blue Glove Concierge service that helps you easily manage every detail for the winning bidder.
FAQs About 2026 Auction Packages
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Popular packages include vacation experiences, VIP sports experiences, fine dining with private chefs, wine packages, spa and wellness retreats, exclusive memorabilia, and themed gift baskets. Items that offer unique or once-in-a-lifetime experiences usually attract the highest bids.
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Unique, exclusive, or experiential packages generally start at higher minimum bids because of their appeal. Learn more about starting bid tips in this blog post.
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Themed packages tie your event together and make it more memorable. For example, a wine theme package could include vineyard tours, private dining with a local, and a wine subscription.
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Yes, online and mobile bidding platforms make it easy for donors to participate even if they cannot attend in person. Online auctions help expand your reach and increase overall fundraising potential.
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BlueTree will work with the winning bidder and take care of all the fulfillment.
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