"The biggest complaint that I’ve heard over the years," says Sundance producer Steve Elkins, "is that there’s so much to see people sometimes have a hard time keeping up with their bids. We’ve been averaging between 500 and 600 items these last few years."

"I’m always amazed," adds Sundance Auction Co-Chair Natalie Moss. "We always have such wonderful items. This is a very generous community."

All the items at Sundance are donated by area individuals and businesses. There are no minimum bids and 100% of all the money raised goes to the benefiting organizations, Sussex County AIDS Council (SCAC) and the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

This year the Live Auction—with auctioneers Ben Killebrew and Fay Jacobs—will feature some amazing items, some by longtime donors and others new to the event.

One of the cornerstone items in the Sundance Live Auction for years has been the Abizak’s donation, and though Abizak’s may have moved a little further down the highway, owners Pam and John Sadler return again this year both as sponsors of the event and with another spectacular donation—a full size, periwinkle blue, sleeper sofa from American Leather.

Other Sundance Sponsors are just as generous: The Wooden Indian on Baltimore Avenue is donating two huge, 36" blue and white ceramic vases; New Wave Spas is giving a fabulous hot tub.

A new Sundance Sponsor, Gallery 50 on Wilmington Avenue is giving two stunning photographs by photographer Duane Rieder. From Bruce Pfeufer, a Windsor style Pool Table and all the accessories—the winning bidder will have the opportunity to choose the color of the cloth and the item will be delivered and installed in their home.

The Live Auction also includes Murray Archibald’s 2007 Sundance painting Heart Field (in motion). Smaller prints of his Sundance painting are available at CAMP Rehoboth as are prints from many of the previous Sundances. 100% of the money raised from the sale of the painting and prints is given to Sundance.

The Sundance Live and Silent Auction is Saturday, September 1 at the Rehoboth Convention Center. It includes a cocktail buffet and an open bar all night. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Sundance is Sunday, September 2, with music by Mark Thomas, Lights by Paul Turner, fabulous decorations, and an open bar all night long. Doors open at 8 p.m. with dancing until 2 a.m. A privatto all the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Volunteers for the period of August 10—August 23.e Sundance Lounge is available for donors in the Supporter and Sponsor level ($500 and above).