Out West: GLBT Hidden Histories at the Eiteljorg in Indianapolis
On August 18th, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis will present Out West at the Eiteljorg, a day long program devoted to LGBT history and culture in the American...
View ArticleGay and Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation Announces First Paladin Award Dinner
It is time to dust off your best cowboy and cowgirl duds and attend the 2012 Paladin Award Dinner to support the Gay and Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation™. This dress up western award dinner will...
View ArticleContestant Notification from AGRA about 2013 RoadRunner Rodeo
July 2012 NOTICE TO ALL IGRA CONTESTANTS At the Oklahoma City Rodeo IGRA trustees meeting, IGRA granted an arena variance to AGRA so they could return the Arizona Gay Rodeo to the Corona Rodeo Ranch. I...
View ArticleIGRA University Early-Bird Deals: Register before 9/1 to save 20%!
Classes are up; registration is active; hotel link is active (and the room block is open); and there is even a link to the sponsorship packet. We are accepting sponsorships from anyone that wishes to...
View ArticleA Long Overdue Memoir (or how I Spent My Summer, Vacationless)
Dear Gentle Reader, Since the beginning of July my schedule has picked up such speed that I have not had much time for rest and reflection. Since my last post I have been to Colorado, Michigan,New...
View ArticleIGRA Annual Convention: November 8-12 in Las Vegas
Registration and event ticket sales for the 28th Annual IGRA Convention are now available online at the IGRA website Convention Page. Whether you’re coming for the meetings, the entertainment or just...
View ArticleLegal Notice of the 28th IGRA Annual Convention
To: IGRA Member Associations and Chapters IGRA Officers and Directors IGRA Convention Parliamentarian IGRA Corporate Auditor IGRA Committee Chairpersons IGRA Members From: Larry Lindstrom, IGRA...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed for World Gay Rodeo Finals®
Welcome to the IGRA Volunteer Family! IGRA and the World Gay Rodeo Finals are a completely volunteer run organization and without you our amazing event would not be possible. We appreciate all your...
View ArticleProposed Rodeo Rule Changes
Below are the proposed rodeo rule changes that met the 60-day deadline. They will be discussed and voted upon by delegates at IGRA Convention in Las Vegas. Larry Lindstrom IGRA Secretary
View Article28th IGRA Convention Registration
Online registration is available and can be found at www.igra.com/store. Select Annual Convention | Registration | $100 Delegate Fee and then enter the 3 required fields. This also works well for...
View ArticleWGRF Overflow Hotel Added
Due to the overwhelming demand for hotel rooms during the World Gay Rodeo Finals, our original host hotel is completely booked. We are pleased to offer a second host hotel. More details:...
View ArticleProposed Dance Rule Changes
Below are the proposed dance rule changes. They will be discussed and voted upon by delegates at IGRA Convention in Las Vegas. Gene Fraikes IGRA Vice President Dance Liaison Existing Rules Dance Rules...
View ArticleContestants Needed for WGRF Opening Ceremony & Grand Entry
Contestants needed for opening ceremonies on friday night as well as for Grand Entry. We will be doing an introduction of Contestants on Friday night after registration. We will be asking you all to...
View Article2012 World Gay Rodeo Finals Champions Announced
Congratulations to the following champions from the 26th World Gay Rodeo Finals held in Fort Worth this past weekend. Calf Roping on Foot Carla Bryant, OGRA Drew Oberbeck, GSGRA Steer Decorating Kelly...
View Article2013 IGRA Rodeo Calendar Announced
The following rodeos have been announced for 2013. Arizona Gay Rodeo Phoenix February 15-17, 2013 A Texas Tradition Rodeo Houston March 15-17, 2013 Sunshine Stampede Fort Lauderdale April 5-7, 2013...
View ArticleBest Buck in the Bay is the Best in Many Ways
What an amazing way to finish up my rodeo year travel season by heading out to Half Moon Bay, California which by itself is a wonderful vacation spot within spitting distance from the ocean. Then to...
View Article2012 IGRA Annual Convention Elects New President, Welcomes Two New Associations
Approximately one hundred and fifty delegates of the International Gay Rodeo Association met at the 28th annual convention in Las Vegas this past weekend, November 9-11, 2012. In addition to the...
View ArticleIGRA University – Who Doesn’t Like to Save Money?
The subject line asks…Who doesn’t like to save money? In 10 short days (midnight, Mountain time, December 1st), tuition for the 2013 IGRA University increases from $100 to $125. All you have to do at...
View ArticleArizona Gay Rodeo announces Limited Rodeo, Early Registration
Limited (Restricted) Rodeo AGRA has declared its’ 2013 Arizona Gay Rodeo (previously called Road Runner Regional Rodeo) to be a limited (restricted) rodeo for the three (3) speed events (barrel racing,...
View ArticleIGRA Dance Contest to be held during IGRA University
The 2013 IGRA Dance Contest will be held at the IGRA University in St. Louis, Missouri. The competition will be on Saturday evening, January 12, beginning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, rules, and...
View Article