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.
Walk in Cooler/Freezer, Landscape Playground, & Restaurant Online Auction
Online Auction
Joe's Crab Shack
- 3/24/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday March 22nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
130 South Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Joe’s Crab Shack has closed its doors and the remaining assets will be sold at online auction prior to demolition of the building. This auction features a wide variety of restaurant equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Highlights include a Landscapes 21' x 27' indoor playground structure, Captive Aire dishwasher hood system, Captive Aire exhaust hood, two Kolpak walk-in coolers and freezer, heavy-duty stainless steel sinks, liquor cages, waitress stations, and a General air compressor. The auction also includes booths, tables, chairs, and many additional restaurant support items.18% buyers premium.
March Monthly Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Ice Cream - Pizza - Seating - Grill Line & Refrigeration
- 3/30/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM but call prior to coming out
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Take a look at this excellent monthly online food service equipment auction! Highlights are two Taylor ice cream machines and one Electro Freezer along with two fantastic stacks of pizza conveyor ovens! Also you will find a good line of refrigeration, Univex 30 qt mixer, 3 baking ovens, portable holding cabinets, 2 very nice floor scrubbers, counter top fryers, very nice chargrill and range plus a very nice line up of dining chairs! More is still being added early next week! 18% online buyers fee. 7% sales tax applies.
Casa Azul Restaurante y Cantina Coralville
Online Auction
Full Service Cantina
- 4/8/2026
- 10:00AM
- 708 1st Avenue
Coralville, IA, 52241
Advance Notice - details coming soon - full service facility loaded with excellent seating package, bar equipment and grill line equipment.
Uncle Nancy's Coffeehouse & Eatery
Online Auction
Excellent Facility & Equipment
- 4/13/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, April 12th from 1 to 3 PM
114 N 2nd Ave West
Newton, IA, 50208
Advance Notice! Owners are just closing down this facility and will be offering all of their extremely nice food service equipment to you in an online auction. Most all of this equipment has been well maintained and in excellent working condition. Great line of refrigeration, coffee and all support items. Check back soon for complete details. 18% online buyer's fee.
Agriculture & Construction Consignment Auction
Online Auction
Consign Now! First Annual Spring Sale!
- 5/14/2026
- 10:00AM
- Rod Backes
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
We would like to welcome Jacob Zuck to Backes Auctioneers on our Sales team in our new Agriculture and Construction Division. backes Auctions has been selling these assets since the 1970's and we have the opportunity and the manpower to move seamlessly into this asset class and Jacob and Colin Becker will be leading this division. If you have a single item or an entire line - reach out to them to get scheduled on this auction - new event pricing so make sure and get your items added to this one!
