THE NIGHT BEFORE
One of the great traditions of ride week.
The auction has become one of the most beloved additions to the El Presidente Party — riders, spouses, sponsors, and friends all under one roof, eyeing the tables, talking trash, and outbidding each other on saddles, art, weekend stays, gear, and more.
Volunteer-run, led by Tom Armstrong. The auction is in-person only — no online or remote bidding.
WHERE PROCEEDS GO
The museum, the ranch, and the ride.
Part of every auction goes to the Desert Caballeros Western Museum as a donation for the use of Boyd Ranch — a key piece of the route every year.
The rest defrays ride expenses — keeping riders’ dues from going up while still letting us improve the quality of the ride year over year. The best part is the fun everyone has bidding on the western items themselves.
Two ways in.
Bid on Sunday night, or donate an item ahead of time.
Show up. Sign in. Bid.
Riders and guests welcome at the El Presidente Party. Tables of items, paddles, paper bid sheets, and the closing bell at the end of the night. Cash, check, and card all accepted.
Got something for the tables?
Western art, saddles, gear, ranch stays, weekends, experiences — if it fits the spirit of the ride, the auction will take it. Contact Tom Armstrong directly to coordinate.