The When and Where
April 26, 2025
Full event: 2 PM to 9 PM
Kids Zone: 2 PM to 6 PM
Silent Auction closes: 8:30 pm
Silent Auction pickup: see below
Raffle closes: 9:00 pm
Sequim Prairie Grange NEWLY RENOVATED!
290 MacLeay Hall Rd
Sequim, WA
Accessible parking available
Event Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the door, no presales available.
Adults: $25 (Pay what you can)
Children 12 and under: Free
This is a community event, and everyone is welcome—come as you are, and pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Your Impact
By attending, you support our school in:
✔️ Offering tuition assistance
✔️ Infrastructure improvements
✔️ Enhancing student enrichments
We appreciate your support! ❤️ This event is an all volunteer effort by the Five Acre Parent Service Organization (PSO). Our mission is to support and connect our families & community, through volunteer engagement, social events, tuition assistance, and resource supplementation.
Save the Date
Spread the Word!
Download the official event poster to share on social media or print and post in your favorite community spots. Every share helps support this fun-filled event!
📲 Right-click or tap and hold to save the image below and post it on social media!
📥 Full-Size Poster PNG - high res (for printing)
📥 Full-Size Poster PNG - web (for sharing online)
Thanks for helping us get the word out—we can’t wait to see you there!
Live Music & Dancing
The entertainment kicks off at 3:00 PM with Gristle (groove rock). Featuring members of the Hot Llamas, Topia Vana, and Mercy Buckets, brings an irresistible blend of upbeat, high-energy jams. Their funky flavor and soulful vocals will have you grinning and grooving all night.
At 5:00 PM, the Sweater Weather String Band leads the Family Dance, an easy-to-follow group dance suitable for all ages and experience levels. Family Dance is similar to a contra dance, but with simpler group steps. Rosie Sharpe from Five Acre School will guide the first 45 minutes, while Sweater Weather provides the lively music. It’s a fun, interactive experience for everyone!
Following the Family Dance, Sweater Weather String Band (folk-rock fusion) takes the stage at 5:45 PM for a 45-minute set, blending old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences. Known for their wildly danceable sound, they’ve brought their energetic music to festivals, folk dances, and bars across the Northwest.
Mars Garden (country funk) headlines at 7:00 PM wrapping up the evening with their blend of funky grooves and country twang.
Featuring local legends Kim Trennery and Jason Mogi of Deadwood Revival, the band delivers tight harmonies and funky jams with electric guitar, keys, bass, and drums, crossing genres for an unforgettable performance.
You can find Mars Garden on Facebook.
Local Food & Drinks
Come and enjoy a variety of delicious offerings from local food vendors.
👑 Kids Zone 🎣
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Kids Zone will be packed with fun activities to keep little ones entertained. Kids can get creative with:
Play-Doh
kinetic sand
coloring
paper crown-making
DIY photo booth
fishing station
temporary tattoos
outdoor lawn games like:
giant Connect Four
cornhole
and more!
It’s the perfect spot for families to make lasting memories at the Barn Dance!
Silent Auction
Bidding starts: April 19 at 12:00 noon
Auction closes: April 26 at 8:30 PM (Barn Dance night)
Winning bids: see pickup times below
👀 Want a sneak peek at what’s up for grabs?
Browse the Auction Catalog or follow us on Facebook—where we’re spotlighting a couple exciting items each day!
The silent auction will feature:
curated gift baskets
merchandise
experiences from local and national donors
along with attraction and event tickets from across the region (including Seafair, the Seattle Art Fair, zoos, aquariums, movie theaters, escape rooms, tours, symphonies, museums, and dozens more!)
Winning bidders can pick up their items:
At the end of the night at Barn Dance from 8:30 pm - 10 pm
The next morning (Sunday, 4/27) at Sequim Prairie Grange 10 am - 12 noon
📦 If you're unable to pick up your item or are bidding remotely, we’ll ship it to you. Shipping costs will be calculated at the time of shipping and charged to your credit card.
Online Bidding
For the second year in a row, bidding will be hosted through Auctria’s online platform, enabling bidding before the event, at the event by scanning QR codes, and online; this will allow friends and family not present to participate virtually.
Bidders can bid in a number of ways:
Online: Visit the Auctria event website to register and bid.
Mobile App: First download the Auctria mobile bidding app. Once installed, open the app and sign in if you’re already registered—or if you’re not yet registered, tap “Scan QR code” and scan this QR code to get started.
Text-2-Bid: Register by texting the following to (762) 309-1234:
register John Smith fiveacrebarndance2025
(Replace “John Smith” with your name.)
Once you’re registered, you can text commands to bid on items you’re interested.
Raffle
Winners drawn at 9:00 pm
The Barn Dance will also feature a raffle with chances to win:
“A Taste of the Peninsula” which includes gift certificates to over 10+ local restaurants
a wellness package featuring a sauna session, massage, and other rejuvenating experiences
and a photo booth package perfect for your next party.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the entrance table: $5 each or 5 for $20. Winners will be drawn at 9:00pm — you do not need to be present to win!
Image credits:
Barn Dance poster designed by Chris Cammett
Barn Dance poster printed by Olympic Mailing & Printing
Temporary tattoos on hands photo by Amy S. Chan
Handful of raffle tickets photo by Unsplash
Raffle icons by Icons8
Boy playing with dinosaurs by Freepik