Thacker Mountain Holiday Party Raises Funds, Online Auction Continues

Thacker Mountain held its Holiday Membership Party on December 5 at Southside Gallery from 6 to 8 p.m., bringing together supporters of the long running radio hour and local arts community. The event coincided with the launch of an online silent auction, which remains active on the organization website and offers a wide range of items for supporters to bid on.

The auction catalog includes vacation packages, Faulkner tours, signed first editions by notable authors, pottery, curated music experiences, and local packages that highlight Lafayette County businesses and cultural attractions. The same webpage that lists party logistics also provides membership and donation options and step by step instructions for participating in the online auction. Proceeds are earmarked for programming and production costs for the radio hour, a key source of local literary and musical programming.

For local residents the fundraiser serves multiple functions. It provides direct financial support for a program that promotes Lafayette County writers and musicians, it channels spending to local vendors and tour operators who contributed packages, and it helps maintain a free to air cultural outlet at a time when many small media operations face leaner revenue streams. Community supported funding is increasingly important for sustaining arts programming, and this event represents an example of diversified revenue that blends live events, memberships, and online giving.

Beyond immediate fundraising, the auction items that emphasize regional culture, including Faulkner related tours and locally produced crafts, reinforce cultural tourism as an economic lever for the county. Sustaining the radio hour supports promotional activity that can drive future visits to local bookstores, galleries, and performance venues.

Supporters who missed the party can still participate by visiting Thacker Mountain online to place bids, join as members, or make donations. The organization has provided clear instructions for bidding and membership on the same page, allowing the community to continue backing programming that contributes to Lafayette County cultural life.