The Virginia Auctioneers Association crowned its 34th Annual Grand Champion Auctioneer on Saturday in Powhatan, Va. This year’s champion is Taylor Linkous from Blacksburg, Va. Linkous competed against 13 auctioneers from every corner of the Commonwealth to take championship.
The event grades auctioneers on chant, rhythm, presence and auction ability. For decades this event has brought bid callers from every corner of Virginia to compete for the title.
1st Runner Up Brian Damewood, Round Hall, Va.
2nd Runner Up Allen Barfield, Hallwood, Va.
3rd Runner Up James Anderson, Abingdon, Va.
4th Runner Up Ben Yoder, Stuarts Draft, Va.
5th Runner Up Mark Craig, Bridgewater, Va.
Dixon’s Auctions and Estate Sales in Powhatan volunteered to hold the contest. Members of the public attended this evening’s auction to bid on the items for sale. A portion of the proceeds from the auction are going to the Cancer Relay for Life.
