Meadow Brook Hall’s biggest annual fundraising experience, Nightfall at The Hall, is set for Thursday, Sept. 17 – and the online bidding excitement begins now!
The event features live music, signature cocktails, hors’duevres, fantastic fare and so much more. The stars of the show are the Live and Silent Auctions – and this year all Silent Auction items are open to members of the public to bid online live during the event.
All Silent Auction Items Now Open to Online Bidding
Meadow Brook’s collection of Silent Auction items is robust, intriguing and filled with fun. Explore our selection today and add Nightfall at The Hall to your calendar to place your bids live during the event!
Choose from more than 100 unique auction items and experience, from jewelry, travel experiences, exclusive packages, outdoor gear, hunting rifles and much more.
Check out our eclectic collection of items, events and experiences, such as:
- Lot #1: A special Art Tour and Reception with Oakland University President Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz & Dr. Daniel Walsh at their historic home Sunset Terrace
- Lot #107: Birdies, Burgers & Brews golf experience of 18 holes on either Katke-Cousins or R&S Sharf Golf Course at the OU Golf & Learning Center and a $300 gift certificate for Patti Finnegan’s Pub & Grille.
- Lot #202: Private Suite at Meadow Brook’s glittering Holiday Soiree event
- Lot #302: Barre3 Private Class for up to 25 guests
- Lot #309: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Tickets & Lounge Experience
- Lot #403: Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Excursion
- Lot #406: Historic Car Ride & Exclusive Meadow Brook Hall Tour for 4
- Lot #413: A Navy YETI Tundra 65 Cooler filled with a full cocktail bar
- And so much more!
Please note, all sections for the Silent Auction will close at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Click below to peruse and bid on our full collection of Silent Auction items online!
bid on Silent Auction itemsTo redeem, reach out to Meadow Brook Hall’s Community Events Team at mbhce@oakland.edu on or following Friday, Sept. 18. Note that emails received prior to Sept. 18 may not be answered prior to this date due to the production schedule for our 2026 Nightfall at The Hall benefit.
You can Help the Hall!
Donate today to support Meadow Brook
For more than 50 years, we have worked to preserve this historic estate and share the pioneering legacy of the Dodge and Wilson families through engaging educational programs, tours and events. Our future is focused on providing a world-class visitor experience, and growing our education and youth programs while continuing to serve as a vital part of our diverse community..
As a self-supporting museum and cultural institution, Meadow Brook relies on the generosity of the community, local businesses, and people like you.
With your support, we can preserve this iconic space and share it in new ways with the next generation. Every dollar makes a difference when it comes to restoration, repair and maintenance work for this nearly 100 year old historic estate.
Click below to donate to Meadow Brook’s Help The Hall!
help the hallWinner’s Choice Raffle Tickets still available
Plus, try your luck for an exciting trip for two in our Winner’s Choice Raffle! Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The drawing will take place at 8:15 p.m. and you do not need to be present to win.
The 2026 Winner’s Choice Second Raffle trips include:
- Napa Valley Trail Escape: Enjoy a 3‐night stay for two in Napa Valley, where you’ll experience a scenic 3-hour gourmet lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, and an exclusive wine tasting at your choice of location.
- The Aloha Collection: Your Island, Your Adventure: Each four-night getaway for two includes accommodations at an Outrigger Resort, and an adventure to explore the island of your choice – O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i or the Big Island.
- Broadway Beyond the Curtain: This unique experience invites you to a private pre-show dinner with a Broadway cast member, meet-and-greet after the show, tickets to a Broadway show and two night Manhattan stay for two.
- Under the Colorado Sky – A Night at Red Rocks: This Experience one of the most unique open air venues in the world with tickets to a concert of your choice at Red Rocks Amphitheater, plus a three night stay for two.
Travel for all packages includes airfare for two and is available through 2028. You do not need to be present to win.
Contact Lauren Guzzardo at guzzardo@oakland.edu or (248) 364-6264 for more information.
Nightfall at The Hall Sponsors
Nightfall at The Hall is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and donors.
Presenting Sponsor: Henry Ford Rochester Foundation
Henry Ford Health
Entertainment sponsor:
Frank & Janet Cassise
Cocktail Sponsor:
Frank Rewold & Sons
Lighting and Sound Sponsor:
Elysium Experience
Jewelry Sponsor:
Aurum Design Jewelry
Valet Sponsor:
Fifth Avenue Valet
