2026 Friends of Koi Auction (September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dive into the Fin-tastic Koi Auction! Get ready to bring some real treasures into your backyard pond without breaking the bank!

Need to say farewell to some of your precious koi? Find them new water haven to call home at the Auction!

Don't let this opportunity swim away - join us at the Auction! Together, let's find forever homes for these delightful aquatic gems.

***NOTE: PLEASE READ SELLER INFORMATION BELOW, AS SOME REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED

SELLERS

7:30 am - check in your pre-bagged koi
Bags will be available for sale at the August and September Club meetings
Oxygen is available upon arrival if requested
Each bag received will be auctioned as a single lot; please separate your koi into individual bags prior to arrival
9" minimum size of koi will be accepted
please bring your own chair
the Club reserves the right to reject any koi for health concerns
not more than 10 koi of the same variety will be accepted from each seller
proceeds of the sales will be distributed according to the seller's wishes in one of three ways:

a. split 50/50 with the Club
b. split 50/50 with the Club up to $300, with the rest of the sale price going to the seller
c. donated to the Club

THIS EVENT IS FOR KOI SALES ONLY. NO USED EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD.

Koi Seller RSVP MUST be completed by noon, Saturday 9/19.

BUYERS

If you didn't purchase your paddle on-line, please bring cash if possible to speed up the checkout
9:00 am - viewing of the koi
10:00 am - Auction begins
12:30 pm - 30-minute lunch break
3:00 pm - approximate end of the auction and pick up of your new koi
please note that koi cannot be removed until the end of the auction

Buyers should quarantine their purchases; the club does not guarantee the Koi’s health. Bring boxes/coolers to transport your new fish safely.

Payment is accepted in cash, check, Zelle, or credit card. Sales tax is added to each purchase. Your Koi will be in a new plastic bag with oxygen; all you need are boxes/coolers for the trip home.

Bidder registration is $20 and includes a lunch and drink ticket for one. Additional sandwiches, chips, and drinks are available for purchase. Please pay with cash or Zelle.

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2026 Friends of Koi Auction (September 20, 2026)