Event Dates
From: Friday, August 22, 2025
To: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Iowa Leather Weekend Des Moines 2025
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 Des Moines 2025
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.
- Visiting for Leather Weekend? Stay in the East Village, home to the city’s buzzing gay bars and clubs. Stay in the Surety Hotel, one of Des Moines’ most gay friendly destinations and close to all of the popular bars and clubs in the city.
The Weekend
- Next Edition: Friday 22nd August – Sunday 24th August, 2025.
- Iowa Leather Weekend is an annual celebration of the fetish community in Iowa.
- 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 ILW Victory Party with guest performers and live acts.
Where to Stay in Des Moines?
- Des Moines has a vibrant gay community, with several gay bars in the East Village.
- From the village, through Sherman Hill to Drake University there are gay-friendly neighborhoods.
- Waking is a great way to see Des Moines. Downtown has a unique Skywalk system connecting you to a variety of shops and restaurants.
The following hotels are close to the city’s gay bars and leather weekend festivities:
Surety Hotel, Staybridge Suites, Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites
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435 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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
201 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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.
206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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.
120 SW Water St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capitol View 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom Apartments by Frontdesk features free WiFi. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, a living room with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Apartments near Riverwalk Trails with Balcony by Frontdesk features free WiFi. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, a living room with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Downtown Studio 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom Apartments by Frontdesk features free WiFi. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, a living room with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
550 Watson Powell Jr Way, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Offering air conditioning and free WiFi. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a bathroom with shower. A microwave, a fridge, oven, kettle & a coffee machine.
525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Voted BEST Dance venue in Des Moines for over 10 years and serving the community for more than 35!
Offering dinner and brunch drag shows along with our various other entertaining shows
418 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Down to earth local gay bar popular with an older clientele
416 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
The Blazing Saddle is the oldest gay bar in Des Moines and has been known as the Gay “Cheers” since it opened in 1983.
The Saddle (as most people call it) is open 365 days a year without fail so you always have somewhere to go.
Offering Happy Hour, Charity Beer Busts, Trivia Nights and Drag Shows
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We have chosen hotels in Des Moines that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Surety Hotel
4 Star – Central Location
- 4-Star, Restaurant and Fitness Center
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Elegant, modern rooms
- Central location, exceptional service, comfortable & modern ambiance for a memorable stay
Staybridge Suites
4 Star, Luxury
- 4-Star Luxury, Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Close to the gay district
- Spacious, modern suites
- Perfect for extended stays, luxurious amenities, prime location in vibrant East Village
Hilton
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4-Star, Indoor Pool, Excellent Restaurant
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Comfortable, well-appointed rooms
- Upscale experience, excellent amenities, close to major attractions
Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star – Comfort
- 3-Star, Indoor Pool, Comfortable Rooms
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Cozy, well-equipped rooms
- Comfortable & affordable, convenient access to downtown attractions
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