Bid on an incredible variety of palms in the silent auction. The live auction will feature rare palms, some are rarely seen in cultivation. And there will be lovely and rare cycads too! 

2026 Updated Live Auction List

There will be plenty of free seeds and door prizes too.  All these goodies far exceed the $5 price of admission.  Admission covers hall rental at Aunty Sally's, insurance, and sound system.

This event is for HIPS members and their guests only.  All palms and other items must be taken home the night of the event, so bring your biggest vehicle or trailer!

Dinner will be catered by the popular White Guava Cafe. 

Attendees have an option to order dinner for $25

Menu Includes:

Choice of entree:  Vegetarian Coconut Curry or Smoked Teri Chicken.  

Assorted Side dishes: rice, mac/potato salad, green salad.

Assorted Desserts: Haupia Okinawan Dessert Squares, and chocolate cake.

Tentative Schedule of Events

4:00 PM:  Doors open, silent auction begins

5:45 PM:  Silent Auction closes, dinner service begins

6:30 PM:  Silent auction winners posted. 

6:50 pm:  Business Meeting and 2024 Officer Elections and Door Prizes

SLATE OF OFFICERS

7:00 pm:  Live Auction begins

Anyone interested in donating palms or seeds, contact Rick Kelley