A cozy, cool Saturday afternoon at The Blazing Saddle in Des Moines

Posted by Christine Hawes | Jul 31, 2021 | 2021, Archives, Central Iowa, Iowa, July 2021, LGBTQ+, Photos & Videos, Topics

WHAT: Saturday Afternoon Bingo
WHERE: The Blazing Saddle, 416 E. 5th St., Des Moines
WHO: A packed house featuring a crowd of attendees playing bingo, watching TV, or hanging out. The weekly bingo events raise money for charity.
WHEN: June 26, 2021
WHAT ELSE IS COMING UP THERE: Bingo today (starting 2 p.m.) and every Saturday; Gear Night for Iowa Leather Weekend tonight; The Graveyard drag show Sunday.

blazing saddle 1 — *A table of friends enjoy a packed Bingo on Sat., June 26. The Blazing Saddle holds Bingo for charity every Saturday, starting at 2 p.m.*

blazing saddle 8 — *Bartender Eric serves a large and diverse crowd at The Blazing Saddle’s Bingo Sat., June 26.*

blazing saddle 12 — *A group of women at The Blazing Saddle’s recent Bingo gathering take time out from the game, their drinks and pizza for a group pic.*

blazing saddle 2 1 — *Robert xxxx, owner of The Blazing Saddle, sits in his traditional seat at the bar.*

blazing saddle 11 — *Bingo brings smiles to crowds every Saturday at The Blazing Saddle in Des Moines.*

blazing saddle 6 — *Players focus on the game!*

blazing saddle 4 — *Some folks attend just for the ambience, even if they’re not playing bingo.*

blazing saddle 15jpg — *Robert Eikleberry, owner of The Blazing Saddle, and friend Greg Ross chat outside the front of The Blazing Saddle.*

blazing saddle 3 — *The emcee calls out Bingo numbers on a microphone during The Blazing Saddle’s weekly Bingo fun, every Saturday afternoon.*

blazing saddle 5 — *Eikleberry and patrons watch their bingo cards and the TV during a recent Saturday afternoon charity game.*

blazing saddle 9 — *A patron enjoys bingo, and shark glasses, at The Blazing Saddle on a recent Saturday afternoon.*

blazing saddle 17 — *Eric, one of The Blazing Saddle’s bartenders, serves a busy crowd during a recent Saturday afternoon.*

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