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 BVD 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 Reception Experiences
BVD Reception
Have a drink with your favorite BVD before the show at our BVD Pre-Bingo Reception (open to anyone with a ticket).
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.
Bull Riding Experience
Have a need for a good buck?! Sign the waiver and jump on Betty the Bull during our BVD Reception!
Photo Booth
QC Booths is back again but we are changing it up with a green screen and 90's nostalgia style photos.
Mimosa's Selfie Station
Get a selfie with Mimosa LaBouche (well the cut out version) where its all rainbows and unicorns!
Specialty co*cktail - Coming Soon!
Our Tito's Handmade Vodka speciality co*cktail will make ya want to slap ya mama!
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.
DJ Vanna Vanity
DJ Vanna Vanitywill be spinning all your favorites to get you fired up for Gay Bingo.
DJ Little Betty
DJ Little Betty will also be spinning the hits. That's right, not one but two DJ's this year.
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.
Come and join us for a night filled with exuberance, laughter, and unexpected surprises! This outrageous and unpredictable event promises to keep you entertained with audience participation, captivating performances, over-the-top entertainment, and an array of fantastic raffle prizes. While bingo is part of the excitement, each year, we introduce a new theme and unique set of games and rules, ensuring that every Gay Bingo Charlotte is an unforgettable experience.
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.
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 1,300+ at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Through the unwavering support of our attendees and sponsors, Gay Bingo Charlotte has raised close to $1.8 million and counting. These funds directly contribute to RAIN's essential HIV services and programs in the Charlotte metro area.
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.
LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY
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.
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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Raffle Donations
Joyce Brooks
j.brooks@carolinarain.org
704-973-9819
Sponsorship Inquiries
Nathan Smith
n.smith@carolinarain.org
704-973-9818
General Inquiries
RAIN, Inc.
events@carolinarain.org
704-372-7246
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Proudly supporting RAIN since 2000.
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