The Fall Fest and Quilt Auction is planned Saturday, Oct. 1, at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium, with the online auction to begin Wednesday. Offering a peak at this year’s quilt collection from left are Betty Lou Wirtanen, Wanita Vigness, Susan Kangas, all from Ironwood area; Karen Johnson of Amberg, Wis.; Jeannie Milakovich of Ironwood; and Mary Poirier of Ishpeming.

CRYSTAL FALLS –Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp will celebrate the season with its Fall Fest and Quilt Auction on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Participants can choose from two formats — in person on Oct. 1 or online in a silent auction from Wednesday through Oct. 1.

The “live” Fall Fest will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium, with quilt viewing and shopping for smaller handmade items in the corner country store.

A continental breakfast will be served by donation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the dining hall at the camp.

Homemade bakery will also be sold on the deck.

At 11 a.m., 30 juried quilts and other original creations will be auctioned off in a lively exchange led by returning auctioneer the Rev. Cori Johnson.

The auction will conclude with a drawing for specialty items offered in a draffle format.

More than 50 additional quilts of various sizes will be presented online in a silent virtual auction format from Wednesday through Oct. 1.

Registration for the virtual event can be accessed through a link on fortunelake.org

All of the auction items — both live and virtual–can also be previewed there.

The annual fundraiser is organized by a group of dedicated women who call themselves Sisters of the Cloth.

Nearly every month throughout the year, quilters gather at the camp to work on group projects and take others home to work on individually.

Quilted creations and other handmade items are also contributed by individuals and groups from member congregations and other generous donors.

“We are excited to welcome back visitors to Fortune Lake for our annual Fall Fest,” said Amanda Rasner, camp director. “This year’s quilts, handmade items, and draffle prizes are spectacular.”

Rasner added, “Your support of this event makes camp available to all people. I’m thankful for the talented quilters, hardworking volunteers, and generous donors who make it all possible.

“Join us in supporting the ministry of this place of grace,” she said.