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.
Sunset Lanes and JK's Pizza & Grill
Online Auction
36 Lane Complete Bowling Center
- 6/29/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, June 28th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3000 Court Street
Pekin, IL, 61554
Over 800 lots to be sold! Complete 36 lane facility with bar and restaurant. Synthetic lanes, Brunswick A-2 pinsetters, walk in coolers, fryers, pizza ovens, 2 mixers, 2 hood systems, great offering of bar equipment, Lasertag facility, pro shop with drill, polisher and ball sizing systems, balls and racks, lockers, ball returns, scoring systems and all of the standard business and dining support items. 18% online buyers fee.. 9.5% Illinois sales tax applies.
Back Bar Coolers, 3 glass door cooler, Bar & Restaurant Auction
Online Auction
The Venue & Public House
- 6/30/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday June 28th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
211 N. 2nd Avenue W.
Newton, IA, 50208
Complete liquidation of this 60-seat venue featuring an excellent selection of quality bar and restaurant equipment. Auction highlights include 35 bar chairs, 30 dining chairs, two back-bar coolers, a three-glass-door display cooler, stainless steel work tables, a panini grill, and an assortment of beer signs and décor. Also selling a selection of good used kitchen cabinets, perfect for remodeling or upgrading your kitchen. Everything sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase quality equipment at auction value. 18% Buyer's Premium applies.
Monopoly Man art - Tiki Sculpture - Coins Online Auction
Online Auction
Custom painted artwork
- 6/30/2026
- 5:00PM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM but call prior to coming out
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Take a close look at this short but awesome online auction. This is highlighted by an amazing custom painted Monopoly Man oil on canvas picture by Keith Nelson along with a 46" tall Tiki Sculpture. Then we added one persons collection of coins. There are eight silver ounces along with silver sets and collectibles coins as well. This picture and tiki sculpture are pieces you need to take a look at! 18% online buyers fee.
Day 1 of 3 - Former Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School Online Auction
Online Auction
Genie Lift - Excavator - Shop Equipment & Tools - Pallet Racking & More
- 7/8/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: TBD
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA, 52349
Huge Day 1 Auction! This will be a fantastic offering of maintenance equipment used to service this entire 9 building campus inside and out. This auction will feature a nice Genie Lift, Mini Excavator, Hustler zero turn tractor, Jacobsen lawn equipment, pallet racking, welders, Ridgid pipe threaders, wood working equipment, shop equipment, hand and power tools, lawn and garden, and so much more! Huge offering! 18% online buyer's fee.
Day 2 - Former Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School Online Auction
Online Auction
2 Post Hoist - Light industrial Shelving - Laundry - Huge offering of new/used inventory
- 7/13/2026
- 9:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, July 12th from 1 to 4 PM
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA, 52349
Day 2 online auction. Almost 1,400 lots! This auction will feature a huge offering of light industrial shelving, a like new 10,000 # 2 post hoist, great line of inventory from new clothing and boots to kitchen wares and camping and so much more! There will be multiple pallets of salt, pallet racking, a great line of shop vacs and more! Just a massive day! 18% online buyers fee.
Fantastic Grocery Store Online Auction
Online Auction
Deli - Meat - Refrigeration - Shelving & More
- 7/13/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, July 12th from 1 to 3 PM
NE
Date Holder - This facility is late model and nice! Check back soon for details!
Bakery Equipment Online Auction
Date Holder - Nice, clean smaller location
Day 3 - Former Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School
Online Auction
Furniture - Offices - Maintenance
- 7/15/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: July 12th from 1 to 4 PM
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA, 52349
This one may change so check back next week to verify if we have to add a fourth day. This one is huge! We will be offering all of the dorm room furniture, massive amounts of very nice office furniture, auditorium equipment with a massive and beautiful pipe organ, large offering of hand and power tools, 3 paint sprayers and so much more! Check back for the details on this one as we will be finding more as we setup the auction! 18% online buyers fee.
Huge Restaurant Equipment Online Auction
Date Holder - this one will be huge!
