NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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Today NJ Governor Murphy began the first set of new restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. These affect the bar/restaurant industry and are effective Thursday 11/12/20. As many of us hold our events at such locations, this information is important.

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☑️No indoor dining between 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM at restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges
☑️Outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery services may continue past 10:00 PM
☑️Casinos must stop serving food/drinks at 10:00 PM
☑️All barside seating will be prohibited
☑️Restaurants may place tables closer than 6 feet ONLY if separated by barriers
☑️Individual fully-enclosed dining bubbles may be set-up for outside use

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As of 11/9/20, the outdoor gathering limits have NOT been reduced.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

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Today NJ Governor Murphy signed an executive order tightening the restrictions on gatherings as follows:

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Effective Nov 17th:
👥Indoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 10 people

Effective Nov 23rd:
👥Outdoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 150 people

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The following indoor gatherings may continue under the current rules – limited to 25% of a room’s capacity, up to 150 people:
☑️Religious services/celebrations and political events
☑️Weddings
☑️Funerals/memorial services
☑️Performances

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So effective 11/23/20 car shows now have a limit of 150 people, down from 500.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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Today NJ Governor Murphy signed an executive order further tightening the restrictions on gatherings as follows:

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Already in effect:
👥Indoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 10 people

Effective Monday December 7th at 6am:
👥Outdoor gatherings are limited to a MAXIMUM of 25 people

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So effective 12/7/20 car shows now have a limit of 25 people, down from 150.

CANCELLATIONS

2021 Event Update from GPK Auctions

It is with a heavy heart that, for the first time in nearly 50 years, GPK Auctions must announce the cancellation of the 2021 Atlantic City Auction & Car Show.

Due to NJ Executive Order-196 issued by Governor Murphy, restricting indoor events to no more than 10 people, we would not be able to produce an event that meets the standard that our customers expect and deserve.

 
Here’s what we know:

• The Atlantic City Convention Center is a state building therefore all decisions regarding the use of the building must be approved through the state and  Governor Murphy

• The Atlantic City Convention Center was set up as a Field Hospital in April 2020

• All events scheduled to take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center through the first quarter of 2021 have either been postponed, cancelled, or converted to virtual events

• Executive Order-196 issued on November 16, 2020 reduced the indoor capacity limit to 10 people

• The Atlantic City Convention Center event calendar for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters of 2021 does not have any viable dates that don’t conflict with other auctions

 
Cancelling the event is not the outcome that we anticipated or desired! We appreciate your continued support as we navigate through these difficult times. See you in February 2022!!