August 6, 2007   Gay News, Places US

THE GAY RODEO – Gay Cowboys and Brokeback Mountain


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The International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) is an organization comprised of numerous regional Gay Rodeo Associations from across the United States and Canada. IGRA, in collaboration with member associations, assist these associations in raising and donating thousands of dollars to charity in their communities each year. The Gay and Lesbian Communities of the United States and Canada have been enriched by the educational efforts of IGRA through its sanctioning and sponsorship of the various events and activities which are a part of what we call “Gay Rodeo”.

Gay Rodeo had its beginnings in 1976 at the National Reno Gay Rodeo in Nevada. Over the next eight years local rodeo associations were formed in Colorado, Texas, California, and Arizona. In 1985, these four Gay Rodeo Associations along with Oklahoma founded the IGRA. From these beginnings, the IGRA has spread the Rodeo spirit across the United States and into Canada. 


                  Atlantic Stampede
Washington, DC


14 – 15 – 16
San Francisco Bay Area Gay Rodeo San Francisco, California


21 – 22 – 23
Capital City Rodeo
Austin, Texas


21 – 22 – 23
Big Horn Rodeo
Las Vegas, Nevada 



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