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.
Lefty's Live Music
Online Auction
- 1/6/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, January 4th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2307 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50311
After 10 years in the business the owners of Lefty's Live Music in Des Moines have decided to close the doors and offer its assets in our online auction. This is a perfect auction to upgrade or add to your current audio & DMX equipment. Highlights to include Midas M32 digital mixing counsel, Behringer & QSC powered amplifiers, LED stage lighting, great assortment of DJ & full range loudspeakers, Elation DMX Operation Pro, large assortment of audio & DMX cables, Kool Aire ice air cooled ice machine with bin, walk-in cooler, 2-tower beer tap system, True 2 lid bottle cooler, & related bar items. A 15% online buyer's premium applies to this auction.
Petroliana Vintage Oil, Gas, & Lubricants Collection
Online Auction
Over 800 Total Pieces of Various Collectibles
- 1/8/2026
- 5:00PM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by appointment with Backes Auctions
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Upcoming auction teaser!!!! This is a great opportunity to add to your current collection or a perfect auction to start your custom collection. The seller of this amazing collection has decided to sell his petroliana collection to make more room for his true passion of restoring vintage gas pumps. This online auction offers over 800 total pieces of restored Northland Oil cans, oil, grease, lubricants, fuel, automotive repair related, bulk fill tanks, oilers, conditioners, point of sale displayers, and much more. Sizes range from 1 pint to 16-gallon cans. More details to come the week of 12/22/25. 15% Online buyer's premium applies to this auction.
Fabulous Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Check back for this one! Well maintained and clean!
- 1/19/2026
- 10:00AM
- IA
Check back for this one! This facility is loaded with first class, clean, late model equipment!
Restaurant, Bakery, Pizza, Household/Decor Auction
Live Auction
- 1/20/2026
- 10:00AM
- Des Moines, IA
Date Holder. Landlord from Des Moines area has a large offering of assets from previous Tennants. From bakery and restaurant items to some fabulous hi end household items and decor pieces. Check back next week for details.
500 lot Industrial Assets Online Auction
Place Holder - details to follow.
January Food Service Equipment Online Auction
Online Auction
Backes Auction Center
- 1/26/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing:
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Already have a great line of equipment coming in from large cafeteria closing plus adding more!
