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.
Fantastic Refrigeration, Ice Cream & Broaster Online Auction
Online Auction
3 to 4 Ice Cream machines - pizza restaurant
- 10/20/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, October 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
300 2nd Ave.
Ottosen, IA, 50570
Make sure to take a look at this fantastic selection of equipment! Set to feature 300+ lots, this auction will include Taylor & Sani Serve ice cream machines, stainless 2 door coolers & freezer, stainless single door coolers & pizza make tables. This sale will also include a Hobart HS9N deli slicer, Gas & electric Broaster 1800, Hobart corner dishwasher, ice machines, stainless tables, 6ft x 8ft walk-in freezer & a large array of kitchen essential items. Don’t miss your chance to secure reliable, professional-grade equipment at auction prices. A 15% buyer’s premium and 7% sales tax apply.
Short Notice Auction - Z's Catering of North Liberty
Online Auction
Z's Catering & BBQ
- 10/23/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: October 22nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
760 Nathan Avenue - Unit 9
North Liberty, IA, 52317
VERY SHORT NOTICE - ONLY TWO DAYS OF ADVERTISING - Owner has decided to close their doors and sell the assets in this online auction. This sale includes a complete grill line with a fabulous 2 year old gas Vulcan range, a gorgeous stack of 3 year old Garland gas convection ovens, 14 ft Larkin hood system with ANSUL system, 2 & 3 door coolers, freezers, ice cuber, stainless tables, equipment stands, wood top bakers tables, pass through dishwasher, 3 bin sink, a large selection of catering boxes and related plus kitchen essentials! A 15% buyer’s fee applies.
Excellent October Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Vendor Trailer, Mini Donut Stand & Fryers, Alto-Shaam's, Refrigeration
- 10/27/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM but call prior to coming out
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Wow! This auction turned out extremely nice so make sure to take the time to look through the catalog! Over 400 lots total. Highlights include: LP vendor trailer, commercial refrigeration, Mini donut vendor stand & fryers, ice machines, Alto-Shaam's, Broasters, convection ovens, pizza ovens, ice cream, coffee & espresso machine, full grill line, booths & seating, new kitchenware items, stainless tables, glass and stainless door coolers and freezers and much more. 15% online buyer's fee. 7% Iowa Sales tax applies
Banquet - Bar & Restaurant Online Auction
Online Auction
Former Latin American Social Club of Sterling
- 10/29/2025
- 10:00AM
- October 28th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2708 West Lincoln Way
Sterling, IL, 61081
Building has been sold and all of the remaining assets must be sold! Take a look at this online banquet auction! After many years of business, the owners have decided to sell their assets in this online auction. This sale is set to feature over 100 stacking chairs, bar height tables, a complete grill line with a Pitco Frialator, gas Southbend range, 12 ft exhaust hood with Amerex wet chem. fire suppression system & Witco holding cabinet. Also to be featured are back bar bottle coolers, walk-in cooler, back bar sinks, tab boxes & kitchen essential items! Log-in, register & bid often! 15% buyers fee and 8.75% Illinois sales tax collected.
First Class Automotive, Shop & Office Online Auction
Online Auction
Cedar Valley World Travel
- 11/3/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: November 2nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
6100 7th Street Ct.
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404
Owners have sold the real estate and need to sell all of their remaining office and shop equipment. These are all well maintained assets coming up for bid. Highlights: Complete Set - (4) 2006 SEFAC model 1200M72 Heavy Duty Mobile Column Lifts, Komatsu 3,000# fork lift, 12' tall wash bay tower, Hotsy power washer, Lawson cabinets with inventory, steel work tables, new oil supply tank with reel and wand, tire inflation cage, a/c equipment, waste oil tanks, hand and power tools, ladders, shelving units, engine hoist, cutting torch plus a first class lineup of office equipment. 15% online buyers fee.
Restaurant/Bar/Catering and Smallwares
Details to follow - fantastic offering of support items
Day 1 of 3 - Dutch Country Store - New Merchandise
Online Auction
Huge offering of Doug & Melissa Games & More
- 11/5/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing TBD
Bloomington, IA
Advance Notice - Auction #1 of potentially 3 or 4. This one will feature a huge offering of all new toys and games. Literally hundreds of new Melissa & Doug Children’s Toys, scale tractors and implements to stuffed animals and so much more! Massive offering! Check back for details.
Online Acreage Real Estate Auction
Online Auction
Fantastic Building Site - 3.73 Acres
- 11/6/2025
- 5:00PM
- Viewing: Drive by and take a look
12124 Jubilee Road
LaPorte City, IA, 50651
Backes Auctioneers & Realty is honored to present this rare acreage consisting of 3.73 acres m/l with mature trees, a 48’x107’ insulated machine shed, 32’x48’ insulated utility building, single-stall garage, corn crib & more. Private well included. Ideal for a new home site or hobby acreage! Convenient location near Jesup, LaPorte City, Gilbertville & Brandon, just off hard surface road, next to Jubilee Church. Property being sold AS IS without any guarantees. A 10% buyer’s fee applies to final sales price. Owner: Gene Youngblut Estate. Final bid requires seller's approval. Call for property disclosure packet.
Day 2 of 3 - Dutch Country Store - New Merchandise
Online Auction
Kithenwares, Quilts, Candles & More
- 11/12/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing TBD
Bloomington, IA
Advance Notice - Auction #2 of potentially 3 or 4. This one will feature a huge offering of all new merchandise. Highlights: kitchen utensils, poly outdoor tables and chairs, crock pots, candles, cast wares, new quilts and so much more! We have pallets that we have not even opened up yet to see what we all have! Massive offering! Check back for details.
Day 3 of 3 - Dutch Country Store Online Auction
Online Auction
Fixtures or New Merchandise
- 11/19/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing TBD
Bloomington, IA
This may be the last of the Dutch Country Store auctions. Depending on what we find in the pallets we have not opened. This auction will either be new merchandise yet or all of the store fixtures and equipment that was necessary to run this operation. Check back for details
