Cooper Flagg signed sneakers and team-autographed Celtics basketball headline Pine Tree Camp fundraising auction in Hermon
Residents of the greater Bangor area have a rare opportunity to own a piece of basketball history while supporting a local cause. Pine Tree Camp is proud to announce its annual fundraising auction featuring a signed pair of New Balance sneakers from Maine’s own NBA star, Cooper Flagg.
The auction, being held Friday, January 30 at Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon, showcases items with deep ties to the Maine community. Highlights include:
- Cooper Flagg Signed New Balance Sneakers: A pair of the Newport native’s signature New Balance shoes, personally signed by the NBA rookie.
- Team-Signed Boston Celtics Basketball: An authentic basketball autographed by the entire 2025-2026 Boston Celtics roster.
- Custom Josh Landry Chainsaw Sculpture: A one-of-a-kind piece by renowned Maine chainsaw artist Josh Landry, known for his intricate wood carvings seen across the state. This piece is being created especially for the event and will be revealed at the auction.
- Special guests Maine Cabin Master, Jared “Jedi” Baker; Downeast Cowboy, Kelly Hinkle; and Survivor winner Bob Crowley will be in attendance.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors who have provided these world-class items,” said Adria King, Chief Development Officer of Pine Tree Society.” Having a local legend like Cooper Flagg and a world-class artist like Josh Landry represented in this auction shows the strength of our Maine community and its commitment to supporting Pine Tree Camp.”
All proceeds from the auction directly benefit Pine Tree Camp’s open door policy which provides full tuition assistance for kids and adults with disabilities to attend this fully accessible, barrier-free summer camp on North Pond.
Friday, January 30: Live and Silent Auction for Pine Tree Camp – Sponsored by Carmel Electric — 5:30pm Doors Open | 6:00pm Auction Begins — Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon
This auction is part of the Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in Weekend which is Pine Tree Camp’s largest fundraiser of the year. Full schedule of events, including Egg Ride pit stops, available at this link: https://pinetreesociety.org/dysarts-snowmobile-ride-in-to-benefit-pine-tree-camp/
Schedule of Events 53rd annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in Weekend
Thursday, January 29: Live WABI-TV5 Telethon and Dysart’s Spaghetti Dinner — 4:00pm at Dysart’s Restaurant & Truck Stop, 530 Coldbrook Road, Hermon
Friday, January 30: Live and Silent Auction – Sponsored by Carmel Electric — 6:00pm at Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon
Saturday, January 31: Pine Tree Camp Celebrity Egg Ride — 9:30am at Dysart’s Restaurant & Truck Stop, 530 Coldbrook Road, Hermon
Sunday, February 1: Penobscot Snowmobile Club Radar Run — Noon at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club, 795 Bog Road, Hermon
