How do I bid in the silent auction?
The first step is to register here and click on GET STARTED. When you register, you'll provide your contact details and credit card information to simplify the process come bidding time. Once the auction goes "live", you'll receive a text message to let you know you can begin bidding. You'll be notified if you've been outbid on an item, or if a new item becomes available. You can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop to bid on auction items.
If I win an auction item, how do I collect it?
If the auction lot contains a tangible item, BOYC will contact you to arrange for pick up at our office in McMinnville. If the item is a gift certificate, it will be mailed to the winning bidder. If an item requires shipping, costs will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.
What is the Wall of Wine?
The Wall of Wine features bottles from 28 Featured Wineries. Guests purchase unidentified 3-packs of wine for $100. BOYC randomly pairs guests with a winery; the winery then chooses 3 bottles to send to the guest. The shipment may be 3 bottles of Pinot, it may be a mix of Pinot and white wine, it may be multiple vintages of a single wine, or even club member-only selections. After the event, we'll let you know which winery you've "won" and connect you with them.
Whatever the winery chooses, it's guaranteed to be valued at over $100. Even better, shipping is free!
How will you safely manage in-person events?
All Picnic Series dinners provide ample space to safely socially distance throughout the event. All food and beverage will be served according to current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. As these will continue to evolve throughout the summer, we'll provide updated information one week prior to our in-person events.
What should I wear for a Picnic?
As all events take place outdoors, we suggest being prepared with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. In addition, as temps drop as the sun sets, bringing a sweater or jacket is always a good idea. As your event may be in a vineyard or on lawn, we recommend footwear suited to uneven ground, gravel, and/or soil.
Why can't you ship my BIG NIGHT Bounty Box or Wall of Wine now?
Higher temperatures during summer months can negatively impact wines. To ensure quality of wines, we hold all packages until temperatures decrease in the fall. Your patience will be rewarded with products in good condition upon arrival.
What is the Yamhill Enrichment Society?
The Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization which has a mission of transforming the lives of Yamhill County children through literacy and music enrichment. All proceeds from the Bounty of Yamhill County benefit YES.
