Barks and Bags Extravaganza

03/06/2025

Peep some of the bags that will be featured at this year's event! 😍

If you or your business would like to get involved with supporting the shelter, we are still accepting NEW handbags for the auction and raffle table!! Your donations are also tax deductible. Bags can be dropped at Humane Society of Warren County, Jean's Jewelers or with Ellen Aders-State Farm Agent.
If you are unsure about a brand or color, we love to see a wide variety including Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Dooney & Bourke, Valentino, etc.

Reach out to Kayla at [email protected]!

02/27/2025

We are currently accepting new handbags for the auction!
They can be dropped off at the Humane Society of Warren County, Ellen Aders-State Farm Agent, or Jean's Jewelers.

Have a bag in your closet that just isn't your style? We're also accepting gently used bags! Just be sure to give us your name and the value of the bag so we can be sure to thank you properly at the event!

02/04/2025

We know you've all been patiently waiting....
Table Captains - Are you ready?!

We are now accepting ladies handbags to use in the auction and raffle. Bags can be dropped off with Ellen Aders-State Farm Agent, Jean's Jewelers, or Humane Society of Warren County.

08/31/2024

Gearing up for 2025!

05/07/2024

Vote!! Is there any better time in all of Warren County????

Vote in any or all categories once per day May 7th through May 13th EDT!

05/07/2024

Alright ladies... we all know how wonderful and fun this event is and it looks like someone has nominated the event in the "Best Of" awards. Head on over and cast your vote for the best event in town - Barks & Bags! How cool would it be to win?!

Vote in any or all categories once per day May 7th through May 13th EDT!

04/15/2024

Hi, ladies! Here is the link to the live photo booth, compliments of Catherine Bacik and In the Moment Photo Booth!!

Photobooth Live Gallery

04/12/2024

It’s finally here! I can’t wait to see what everyone is wearing! This event is Front Royal’s Kentucky Derby!! We’re gunning for $60k this year, so ladies, come locked and LOADED!! See ya at 5:00!!

04/11/2024

Sliding in at the 11th hour, please welcome Match Man Aaron Hike to the team! Thank you, Aaron, and Rockledge Development, LLC for supporting the Humane Society of Warren County.

04/11/2024

Rounding out the team of Match Men is Manuel Trucking! Manuel Trucking has been a Barks & Bags partner for three years running! Thank you for supporting the Humane Society of Warren County, Michael!!

04/10/2024

We are down to THREE days until the event! Continuing to thank our very generous Match Men, lets show some love to Chuck Wymer, owner of Wymer's Auto Repair in Toms Brook. Chuck has supported this event and the Humane Society of Warren County for three years! Thank you, Chuck!!!

04/08/2024

Thank you, The Vine and Leaf and owner Craig Laird,The Vine and Leaf for stepping up again this year! Our Match Men generously offer to "match" the donation amount on a silent auction handbag! Craig was part of the inaugural group of Match Men!

04/07/2024

Thank you, Jake from State Farm for coming back as a Match Man! Last year, Jake was a late arrival.... like day of the event arrival! Maybe his handler made the decision after a little wine?? He had so much fun! Thank you Ellen Aders-State Farm Agent for brining Jake to the dance!

04/06/2024

Welcome to the club Rick Novak! Rick is the owner of Royal Cinemas and Royal Family Bowling Center. He keeps us entertained in Front Royal. Thank you for your generosity and support of the Humane Society of Warren County! Match Men are special to Barks & Bags and you are now part of an elite group of men!!

04/05/2024

THANK YOU to Mr. Lincoln Walker for the 3rd year in row! Lincoln spent some time as a guest at the Humane Society of Warren County before being scooped up by Kelly Walker! I stopped by The Studio today and Lincoln has donated an extra special surprise for our event!!

04/02/2024

For the third year in a row, Nathan Patterson, owner of Royal Auto Works, has signed up to be one of the valuable Match Men! Royal Auto Works has been taking care of Front Royal drivers and their cars for WAY longer than I've been an insurance agent. THANK YOU, Nathan!!

04/01/2024

Mike Noble, owner of Noble & Noble Financial Associates, called today to let me know I'm getting a tax refund....it's also April Fools Day! LOL! Thank you, Mike for returning for a THIRD year as a 2024 Match Man!

03/31/2024

Big shout out to George Cline, owner of Cline Construction, for returning as a 2024 Match Man! DISCLOSURE: I did not get permission to use this picture, but could it be more perfect?! Thanks, George!!