Event Dates
From: Friday, October 7, 2022
To: Sunday, October 9, 2022
Join the Iowa Leather family at the Iowa Leather Weekend in Des Moines for a three days of entertainment and the selection of Mr leather Iowa.
Iowa Leather Weekend is an annual celebration of the fetish community in Iowa. It is held typically the second weekend of October each year.
The event is hosted at The Blazing Saddle, Iowa’s oldest gay bar located in the East Village of Downtown Des Moines. It is considered as the best Gay Bar & Nightclub experience in town!
Highlights of the event include the Cigar Smoke Out, The Grill Out, the Rubbermen Meet up, the 3 day vendor mart, the Puppies Pawlympics, Mr Iowa Bear and Mr Iowa Puppy. Winners go on to represent Iowa in various national competitions including the IML finals.
Events culminate with the annual Des Moines Bearracuda Dance Party and the ILW Victory Party with guest performers and live acts.
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Surety Hotel, Staybridge Suites, Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites
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Surety Hotel features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and shared lounge in Des Moines. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Every suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk, and sofa bed. Each Suite includes a fully equipped kitchen which includes a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and dining table. A 24-hour front desk along with a fitness center and meeting room.
The hotel features accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness center and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The hotel has an indoor pool and an ATM. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a desk
A 40-inch flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, along with a microwave, fridge, and coffeemaker. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities, an indoor pool
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Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, valet parking, and spa services. All 51 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager’s reception are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, a 24-hour business center, and self parking. All 111 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a microwave in a common area, and a business center. All 109 rooms provide conveniences like sofa beds and refrigerators, plus free WiFi and Smart TVs
A restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager’s reception are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and self parking. All 234 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves