In its 5th year hosting the fundraiser, Barks, Babes & Bros Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction is Salty Dog Paddle’s largest event of the year! Since Salty Dog is a nonprofit surf brand it is their equivalent of a formal-style ball or gala. Since the event is taking place at Honey, the theme this year will be cupid-styled, so bring your angels wings and bows and arrows!

Jupiter Magazine named the fundraiser the Best Themed charity event in South Florida in 2017

Past contestants for the dating auction portion include the Prince of Italy – Lorenzo Borghese, Racecar driver – Colin Thompson, ABC’s Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise Contestants – James McCoy Taylor and Derek Peth, Actress – Danielle Stratton, FHM Covergirl – Selma Vidinlic, WFC Fighter – Matthew Wagy, Ms. United States 2013 and E! Network’s Catching Kelce Contestant – Crystal Gail, Ms. Woman United States 2016 – Katie Hill, Doctors w/o Boarders – Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana, and Supermodel – Courtney Quinn. Bidding for these celebrities as well as some local heroes will start at just $100.

If you’re a fan of silent auctions at charity events then this is the auction for you! Salty Dog Paddle’s Board of Directors has been collecting items for the silent auction throughout 2019 including Pet Carriers donated by Taylor Swift.