TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County is hosting its annual fundraising bingo event next month, with two nights of games, food, a silent auction and the chance to win designer purses."Bling-O Under the Big Top" takes place Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. each night, with games beginning at 6:45 p.m. The event features two identical nights to accommodate its attendance, which has grown to around 1,600 participants.

About the eventIn addition to bingo, attendees can participate in heads-or-tails, paddle games and more.