2024 Event Update: Over $125,000 was raised to make sure that summer camp can continue to be available for everyone who wants to come. Attendance on both Friday and Saturday were massive, despite the heat, and the generosity of the crowd was amazing! Because of you, campers are going to be able to have life-changing, transformative experiences at camp. Your incredible kindness and dedication to this ministry is astounding and has us at a loss of words. ​We simply couldn't do this without you and we are incredibly grateful for you.
The Annual Quilt Auction is Green Lake Lutheran Ministries' largest fundraiser of the year - and a great time! Every year, over 200 quilts and Silent Auction items are donated and then auctioned off to support the ministry happening at camp. Under a tent on the shores of Green Lake over the course of a weekend, guests and donors enjoy the auction, meals, homemade doughnuts, live music and more. Tens of thousands of dollars are raised in an afternoon, supporting the ministry of GLLM. This event has created memories for so many staff alumni, camper families, neighbors, and donors over the years.

If you are interested in supporting this event or volunteering, please contact Kirsten Palan, Associate Director of Development, at 320-796-2181 or [email protected]!
QUILT REVIEW  |  Friday, July 26
  • 3:00-8:00 PM - Quilt Review - $5.00 - Chrysalis House
  • 3:00-8:00 PM - Makers Market - Stave Chapel
  • 3:30-4:30 PM - Quilt Trunk Show with Smitty Luschen - Tent
  • 4:30-7:00 PM - Paint-Your-Own Barn Quilt Project - Chrysalis House
  • 4:30-7:00 PM - Hotdish Supper - $10.00 - Chrysalis House Dining Hall
  • 5:30-7:00 PM - Beachfront Concert: The Green Lake Bluegrass Band - Tent
  • 7:30 PM - Summer Staff Alumni Gathering - Tent
  • Concessions and fresh doughnuts available all day!
QUILT AUCTION |  Saturday, July 27
  • 9:00-11:00 AM - Quilt Review - $5.00 - Chrysalis House
  • 9:00-11:00 AM - Makers Market - Stave Chapel
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Paint-Your-Own Barn Quilt Project - Chrysalis House
  • 11:00 AM -1:00 PM  - Pulled Pork Lunch - $10.00 - Chrysalis House Dining Hall
  • 12:00 PM - Live Auction begins! - Tent
  • 4:00 PM - Silent Auction closes
  • 5:00 PM - Online Quilt Auction closes
  • Bounce House, concessions and fresh doughnuts available all day!

All events take place at Green Lake Bible Camp - 9916 Lake Avenue S, Spicer, Minnesota. Stay tuned - more events may be added in celebration of our 40th Quilt Auction!

one auction, five sections

The Quilt Auction at Green Lake Bible Camp has grown over the years, requiring us to break the auction into smaller sections. They are as follows:
  • Live Quilt Auction: the first 100 or so quilts are auctioned off live, in-person under the tent by Green Lake on Saturday, July 27 beginning at 12:00 PM.
  • Online Quilt Auction: the remainder of the quilts are auctioned off online using Givi, beginning Sunday, July 21 until Saturday, July 27 at 5:00 PM.
  • Hybrid Silent Auction: bidding for the Silent Auction is done online using Givi as well, beginning Sunday, July 21 until Saturday, July 27 at 4:00 PM.
  • Instant Item Sale: these items are purchased outright rather than auctioned off. These can be purchased online using Givi or in-person at Green Lake Bible Camp. Most of these items are one-of-a-kind - if you see something you like, it's best to snatch it up!
  • Makers Market: this is the place to find just what you need for your next project. Peruse the collection of tools, patterns, books, and materials for a wide variety of crafting areas.
All items are available on display in the Chrysalis House at Green Lake Bible Camp, beginning Friday, July 26 at 3:00 PM! Online bidding available beginning July 21.

makers market

Visit the Makers Market at the Quilt Auction and find just what you need for your next project. Peruse the collection of tools, patterns, books, and materials for a wide variety of crafting areas. All items are new or very gently used and sold as is. Come get inspired for your next project!

Open Friday, July 26 from 3:00-8:00 and July 27 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Stave Chapel at Green Lake Bible Camp.

donation forms

We accept donations of quilts, Silent Auction items, and cash. We can start accepting items May 1st and ask that all items be delivered to camp by July 17th, 2024. Please submit an item form and read the guidelines carefully. Any quilts received after July 17th may not be included in the booklet or listed online.

Please note: each individual item donated needs a donation form, with the exception of Makers Market donations. For Makers Market donations, just one will do with the donor's contact information!

In the case of an overabundance of quilt donations, the Quilt Committee reserves the right to limit each organization or individual’s quilts placed in the live auction to keep the auction within a reasonable time frame. Quilts not on the live auction will be placed on the separate online auction, silent auction or on a pre-priced cash and carry table.

2024 quilt auction sponsors

Contact Kirsten Palan, Associate Director of Development, to learn more about Quilt Auction sponsorship opportunities or to secure your 2024 sponsorship at 320-796-2181 or [email protected]!

recent fund-a-need totals & causes

2023: $42,472 - funded needed repairs for the Stave Chapel at Green Lake Bible Camp - record high!
2022: $28,148 - funded the Big Blue Bus
2021: $17,489 - replaced the stolen John Deere Gator and trailer
2019: $9,155 - funded camper scholarships
2018: $10,103 - replaced the docks at Green Lake Bible Camp
2017: $8,320 - replaced the dining room tables and chairs at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp
2016: $8,900 - replaced the dishwasher at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp and other large equipment repairs
2015: $9,530 - replaced the bunk bed mattresses at Green Lake Bible Camp

2023 quilt auction: record breaking!

We are completely blown away by your generosity at the Quilt Auction! Thank you!