Have Fun With Your Family- All For a Good Cause

When the term “car auction” comes to mind, it may be impossible to associate that with the phrase “family fun”. But at the Westfield Auction, that’s exactly what it is. Enjoy all things cars and still be able to see and experience great family-friendly attractions like Tony the Dancing cop, a bounce house, and local vendors.  

Just because it’s a car event doesn’t mean there isn’t anything for the rest of the family- entertainment of all types can be found here. Local DJ Hot Rod Mike will be spinning tunes to keep the crowd moving, and there's plenty of kid-friendly activities available while parents peruse the wares for sale from assorted vendors. John Rocker from the Atlanta Braves will be making a guest appearance to autograph his new book. Have a delicious hot dog with a cold beverage, and check out the awesome cars at the car show. It’s a fun filled family event that’s got a bit of something for everyone.  You really shouldn’t miss it.

To make it easy to get in on the fun, iBid is running a “Family Pack” promotion- you get 4 general admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 soft drinks for the low price of $25.

The Westfield Auction started in 2006 as a company called iBid Auctions, which focused mostly on classic cars. The live auction also had a philanthropic purpose: proceeds from the event would go to benefit local charities.  This year, iBid is partnering with Trinity Solar and LKQ to help raise money for the Paul Jackson Fund, a local NJ charity that assists families with medical costs associated with debilitating illnesses; and the Sandy Ground Project, a group rebuilding 26 playgrounds destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, to commemorate the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. The Central Jersey Blood Center is also organizing a blood drive at the Show as well.

Though the auction helps raise money for charities, that’s not what necessarily draws the crowds to Westfield. It is after all, a celebration of all things cars. Classic cars from around the area come to the Westfield Auction and Show for the sole purpose of making other people gasp in amazement. Vehicles ranging from restored classics to custom, tricked-out muscle cars with a theme, even tribute cars appear at the Armory for the event. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow car club members, or find a club to join. Bikers will also find a reason to come, as there will be an area dedicated for motorcycles. Bikers can show off their custom rides, and all vehicles can enter for a chance to win a “Best in Show” trophy.

If anyone is looking to buy a car, the auction is only a few yards away. Inside the armory will be cars of all types, ranging from antique vehicles like a 1907 Orient Buckboard Runabout replica to classic cars like a 1954 Chevy Corvette. Prospective buyers are welcome to preview the vehicles for sale before the auction starts at 11am. If anyone is interested in buying a vehicle, they are encouraged to register to be a bidder prior to the date of the auction. If a buyer can’t make it to the live auction, Proxibid, an online auction portal, will be hosting the online bidding portion of the Westfield Auction right on their website, where a live stream of the event will be viewable to buyers around the world. You can register for the online auction at ibidauctionslive.com.

 If you are interested in buying tickets for the event, registering for the auction or the car show, or if you’d like to be a vendor at the event, you may call iBid Auctions directly at 973-473-2400 or you may visit iBid Auctions’ website at wheelsandwishes.com.