EVENT DETAILS
Gay Bingo Charlotte is not real bingo; it is an unconventional and entertaining fundraising event with a bingo theme. You are not able to win any money or prizes for playing as this is not a game of chance.
WHEN
Saturday, November 9, 2024
5:00 PM Bingo Reception
6:00 PM Ballroom Doors Open
7:00 PM Show Begins
WHERE
Charlotte Convention Center
Crown Ballroom
501 S. College Street
Charlotte, NC
2024 Gay Bingo Experiences
Bingo Reception
Have a drink with your favorite BVD (they are our volunteer drag queens/kings) before the show!
Mechanical Bull
Have a need for a good buck?! Sign the waiver and jump on Betty the Bull during our BVD Reception!
Custom Hat Bar
Get a custom hat made, thanks to The Mercantile. The best part - a portion of each sale is donated back to RAIN.
Specialty Cocktail - Cowboy Carter
This year's speciality cocktail is a Cowboy Carter - Tito's Handmade Vodka, sweet tea and lemonade!
Photo Booth
QC Booths is back again and this year we are giving you a few fun options for backgrounds.
DJ Little Betty
DJ Little Betty will be spinning all our favorites. That's right, she is back - just don't ask for Free Bird!
Full Bar
Grab your favorite cocktail, including our signature Cowboy Carter. Bar is fully cashless (credit cards only).
Bottles of Wine
Don't want to keep getting up for a glass of wine? Why not just buy the whole dang bottle - well now you can!
Snack Bar
We've got a snack bar with all your favorite treats from Bojangles to fresh made sandwiches - in the Ballroom.
Buy Raffle Tickets
Don't want to buy your raffle tickets with cash? Stop by our booth during the reception and use that credit card.
Get A Flu Shot
You heard it here first! Centralina will be offering flu shots so roll up those sleeves and get poked! Sign up here.
BINGO AFTER PARTY
Don't want to the hootin' and hollerin' to end?
Head over to Scorpio's after Big Buckle Bingo to continue the fun and catch the show featuring Vanjie Mateo. The show also includes Katrina Colby, Giselle Carter and Paisley Parque. We can't forget DJ Drew G giving us all the best beats throughout the after party.
FREE COVER with your bingo ticket!
225 Fairwood Avenue
Charlotte, NC
WHAT IS GAY BINGO CHARLOTTE?
Gay Bingo Charlotte is not your typical fundraising event in Charlotte - it's a thrilling and unorthodox experience that breaks away from traditional fundraisers. Our primary mission is to promote HIV awareness in an engaging and imaginative manner, and we won't stop until new cases are a thing of the past.
It is a night filled with loads of laughter and unexpected surprises! This outrageous and unpredictable event promises to keep you entertained with audience participation, crazy entertainment, an array of fantastic raffle prizes and so much more. While bingo is part of the excitement, each year, we introduce a new theme and set of games and rules, ensuring that every year is an unforgettable experience.
Join us for an evening that transcend boundaries, celebrates diversity, and makes a genuine difference in our community. Let's come together and create lasting impact until HIV is a thing of the past.
It is important to note that this event is not based on luck, and no cash or prizes can be won from achieving an official bingo.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?
Gay Bingo Charlotte stands out because we emphasize community involvement and local engagement over the more typical approach of featuring professional drag queens. Our entertainers are your friends, neighbors and leaders that take the stage to entertain you and help raise money for HIV. This approach also highlights the diversity and richness of our community and offers a unique and inclusive experience.
It is an evening that transcend boundaries, celebrates diversity, and makes a genuine difference in our community.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Since its inception with Big Hair Bingo in February 2000, Gay Bingo Charlotte has evolved into an extraordinary spectacle. From our humble beginnings with 100 attendees at the Great Aunt Stella Center, we are now proud to host sellout crowds of 1,500+ at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Through the unwavering support of our attendees and sponsors, Gay Bingo Charlotte has raised over $1.9 million and counting. These funds directly contribute to RAIN's essential HIV services and programs in the Charlotte metro area.
Let's come together and create lasting impact until HIV is a thing of the past.
OUR HOSTESS & EMCEE
Mimosa LaBouche
Meet Mimosa LaBouche, a vibrant spirit hailing from a quaint North Carolina town, where the neighboring town's traffic light marked a major milestone. Raised amidst a long line of skilled orange farmers, Mimosa senses that her destiny stretched far beyond juicing fruits.
With dreams of stardom beckoning, Mimosa embarked on a serendipitous journey, hitching a ride on the La Marca Prosecco truck that lead her to Matthews. A fateful moment arose when she caught wind of Barbara Burning Bush gracefully aging, inspiring Mimosa to seize the opportunity as the younger, more agile hostess.
In her moments of leisure, Mimosa's creativity knows no bounds. She crafts delightful TikToks, designs captivating Zoom meeting ensembles, and enthusiastically master the latest dance moves at the local retirement home - all while savoring her namesake mimosas.
Ready to dazzle and entertain, Mimosa possesses a quick wit and a flair for dance that's unmatched. The allure of participating in her unconventional bingo games promises to be a life-changing experience, where laughter and joy intertwine with every twist and turn.
Join Mimosa LaBouche on her extraordinary journey as she proves that embracing dreams and unorthodox approaches can lead to a world of unexpected delight and everlasting memories.
VIDEOS FROM PAST YEARS
These videos are made possible in partnership with The Anything Group.
Parking Options
NASCAR Hall of Fame Parking Garage
500 S. Brevard Street
$12 flat rate for Gay Bingo Charlotte participants
One Wells Fargo Center Parking Garage
200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd
$10 flat rate on Saturdays and Sundays
300 S. Brevard St. Facility
300 S. Brevard Street
$10 flat rate on Saturdays and Sundays
Street Parking
$1.50 per hour
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