WCTE PBS is gearing up for another incredible Great TV Auction in 2024! This annual tradition is both a fun and exciting way to bring together the community, to support WCTE PBS, a public television station that provides educational and informative programming to the community. 

The 41st annual Great TV Auction will run June 1-9, 2024 and will include an online auction and nightly showcase June 5-9. This auction will be featuring many of the new and exciting features of the last including live music and your favorite Auction Games! Bidders will receive great deals on items they will love and are helping to ensure that WCTE PBS can continue to provide valuable content to viewers of all ages.

Sponsored by Budweiser of Cookeville, the donate now button is an easy to support WCTE PBS, and helps to make the Great TV Auction fundraiser event a success. Not only does every dollar donated go directly towards supporting the programming and services provided by WCTE PBS, but the generous matching donation from Budweiser of Cookeville means that each donation can go even further in making a positive impact. By clicking the donate now button and making a contribution, you are helping to ensure that WCTE PBS continues to provide high-quality educational and cultural programming to viewers throughout our community.

Become A Volunteer!

This year's WCTE Great TV Auction includes ample opportunities to volunteer! Whether you are looking for something that is only for a day or if you are looking for something a little longer, we have something for you! Email Amber Carl at acarl@wcte.org or call 931-528-2222 ext. 304 learn how you can volunteer and support the WCTE Great TV Auction!

What are the Auction Games?

The Auction Games provide a fantastic opportunity for those who love to compete and win big! Each night of the auction showcase two contestants will have a chance to participate in Minute to Win It styled games, giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially win big on live television! Each night one winner will take home a greatly anticipated prize and will take home the greatest trophy of being a WCTE winner and supporter!

How to Play: 

1. Contestants will bid online for a chance to play. 
2. The two highest bidders each night will compete on live television
3. Contestants will compete in a minimum of 3 “Minute to Win It” games per night, maybe more. 
4. The contestant with the most points at the end of the night wins
5. To break a tie a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors will determine the winner.
6. Any age can play, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Dress Up, it makes it more fun!

• Advertise your business to over 1.3 MILLION VIEWERS!
• Your business will be featured on the longest running and largest station fundraiser in history!
• Build brand awareness with buyers through the Online Auction & TV Showcase
• Get buyers into your store or using your service
• Your business receives great multi-media exposure through online streaming on social media and websites, plus broadcast over the air
• Your donation supports WCTE PBS Central Tennessee

• The Great TV Auction has showcased 100’s of businesses and sold 1000’s of items donated by local businesses since the first auction in 1983.
• The Auction fundraiser has grown into a 9 day, 24/7 online auction with an on-air, LIVE, multi-night showcase.
• The online auction launched in 2020 and quickly gained over 2,000 active bidders that placed multiple bids on multiple items!
• The auction is a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their goods and services.
• This is the single largest fundraiser for WCTE PBS Central Tennessee

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