The Bids for Bags event in Manhattan, KS, benefits the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.
Get your tickets for the Bid for Bag event while you can! One of my favorite events held in Manhattan, KS, is "Bids for Bags." It used to be known as the Bag Lady Auction but was rebranded as Bids for Bags. The event is a benefit for the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. After a couple of years of hiatus (dang 2020), this annual event continues to level up every year.
Not in the market for a new bag? Come for a fun night out and most importantly, to support MESI (Manhattan Emergency Shelter), which makes it all completely worth it! The event normally kicks off at 5:30 pm and runs through the evening, and it is held in the Utopia Room at St. Thomas More Church in Manhattan, KS.
They have a silent auction, a live auction, and then a grab-and-go option. The silent auction has tables filled with a variety of bags, and the bid sheets are pulled throughout the evening as the various tables "close." On the stage, you will find donated bags that can be purchased immediately for cash and carry.
The drinks and dinner are served by the local Knights of Columbus, and the food is always great! Last year, it was a wonderful Charcuterie board, with additional appetizers and desserts. The bar served a variety of seltzers, spiked punch, and more. The "bartenders" donate their time as well, and any tips go right back to MESI!
The evening ends with the live auction! This is definitely the most fun of the evening as the purses are modeled by staff from the Manhattan Emergency Shelter, and the attendees really get into the spirit of the evening. Many times, the bags include additional items from local businesses and a little extra fun and value!
Come with a friend, or buy a table and take a group of friends! Most importantly, just come and join in the fun while supporting MESI!
Grab your tickets here!
