Upcoming Auctions
Backes Auctioneers is always busy looking for new auction opportunities!
Take an opportunity to learn more about any upcoming live or online auctions. Browse the auction details below to see the assets that will be up for auction across a variety of industries.
Event Center, Cafeteria, Bakery, Pizza, & Refrigeration Online Auction
Online Auction
Backes Auction Center
- 1/26/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing:
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
We are starting off the year with a great lineup for our January Food Service Auction. Highlights to include: Large selection of event center items including chair covers, lighting, tables linens, center pieces, archways, & other related event items. Also included a Hobart 60 qt. mixer, Univex 36 cut divider / rounder, Pastry case, Proluxe dough press, Lincoln conveyor pizza ovens, Bakers Pride & Ovention countertop pizza ovens, Sommerset dough roller, upright refrigeration, sandwich prep tables, Southbend convention ovens, meat slicers & meat tenderizer, Scotsman ice machine, Stoelting soft serve machine, tilting kettles, tilting brazing skillet, back bar bottle coolers, gas fryers, flat & char grills, , electric smoker, heated serving cabinets, stainless sinks & tables, portable wire racks, and many support commercial kitchen support items. Get registered today and take a look at this great opportunity to upgrade or add on to your current equipment lineup. 18% buyer's fee. 7% Sales tax applies to all purchases.
6 Month Old 35 Lot Restaurant Online Auction
Online Auction
Fabulous Equipment! Only used 4 months!
- 1/27/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: January 26th from 1 to 3 PM
350 East LeClair Road
Eldridge, IA, 52748
New tenant coming in and does need this equipment. This former restaurant bought all new equipment in July of 2025 and was only open for four months! All of this equipment and seating is in like new condition! Only 35 total lots so be ready to bid for this half hour online auction! Highlights: 2 door cooler, prep table, chef's base, 60" flat grill, 4 burner range, fryer, steam table, 8 booths, 36 chairs, 8 tables with a few more support items. Rare opportunity here! 18% online buyer's fee.
9 Executive Desk, 7 Door Island office Cubicle's & Warehouse Wall Shelving Auction
Online Auction
Des Moines Children's Museum
- 2/2/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing Sunday February 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
1200 12th Street
Des Moines, IA, 50265
Join us for an upcoming auction featuring high-quality commercial office furnishings ideal for corporate, professional, or institutional use. This offering includes nine executive office desks designed for both function and appearance, along with seven-door partitioned office islands that provide privacy while maximizing floor efficiency. Also selling are 20 sections of light industrial wall shelving, well suited for storage, organization, or warehouse applications. All items are in good, usable condition and ready for immediate relocation. This auction presents an excellent opportunity to acquire professional-grade office and storage equipment at competitive prices. All items need removed ASAP. Bring your own help, carts & tools for removal. 18% buyers fee.
The Coliseum Online Auction
Online Auction
- 2/4/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, February 1st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
116 East Bryant Street
Walcott, IA, 52773
The owner of The Coliseum has decided to simplify & sell their non-essential food service equipment in an online auction. This auction is set to feature a kitchen of Vulcan Snorkel SG1010T gas stacked convection ovens, Saturn flat grill, Univex PM-91 power head with shredder head attachment, CMA pass through dishwasher, True & Traulsen stainless 2 door coolers & a Kairak 89" raised rail pizza prep table. This sale will also include a Crathco countertop frozen cocktail machine, True back bar bottle cooler, 84" back bar 4 bin sink, a selection of event center decor & a wide variety of kitchen essential items! Be sure to bid early & often! 18% online buyer's fee.
Excess Foundry Online Equipment Auction
Place Holder - details to follow.
