Promoting the sport of Rodeo to the LGBTQIA+ Commununity
Royalty Candidates
Meet the folks who are ready to share their love of music and dance with you.
ASGRA wishes to express our thanks to Giddy Up Philly and Voyeur Nightclub for making our 2026 Royalty Competition terrific. The venue was excellent. The stage allowed the crowd to see the competitors clearly, and the dancing kept folks entertained in between competition categories. Thank you so much Voyeur and Giddy Up Philly.
A big thank you to Voyeur Nightclub and Giddy Up Philly
About us
Cowpokes and other folks!
The Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA) is a 501(c)4, charitable and social organization whose primary purpose is to promote the sport of rodeo and foster country and western lifestyles in the gay and lesbian community. ASGRA members enjoy the fellowship of numerous social, recreational and educational activities.
Since the founding of ASGRA in 1991, our Association has provided a space for LGBTQIA+ cowpokes, allies and fans. ASGRA has held training for horsemanship and horse speed events, calf roping, rough stock and camp events, country western dance instruction and competition.
ASGRA's social events include barbecues, horseback riding, dance events and group outings to rodeos, county fairs and concerts.
Meet the 2026 ASGRA Royalty Title Holders
ASGRA's 2026 Royalty Title holders are:
--Duke, Mr. ASGRA
--Helen Eastman, Ms. ASGRA
--Shirli D'Vine, Miss ASGRA
The royalty title holders all won their respective sashes and crowns at our 2026 Royal Competition. The competition was held at Voyeur Nightclub in Philadelphia, PA. A crowd of over 100 watched the competitors in the categories of informal and formal western wear, entertainment and question and answer. DJ'ing and dance lessons were provided by Giddy Up Philly. A big thanks to both Voyeur and Giddy Up Philly!
See photos from the event on our Facebook Page.
Upcoming Events
Below will find a listing of ASGRA events on the right, and the International Gay Rodeo Association on the left.
IGRA Events
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15
Arizona Gay Rodeo - Laveen, AZ
Come on out to the Phoenix area for the 40th rodeo of the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association. As one of the largest rodeos on the IGRA circuit, the Arizona Gay Rodeo raised $125,00 for LGBTQA+ organizations in 2025. Be a part of this amazing kick off event for our 2026 rodeo year.
Visit https://agra-phx.com/ for more information.
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12
Texas Tradition Rodeo - Denton, TX
The 2026 Texas Tradition Rodeo will take place at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Denton, TX.
Visit https://tgra.org/ for tickets and more information.
Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, April 26
Rodeo in the Rock - Little Rock, AR
Join the fantastic folks of the Diamond State Rodeo Association for their 2026 Rodeo in the Rock at the Arkansas State Fair Grounds.
Visit https://dsra.org/ for tickets and more information.
ASGRA Events
Sunday, March 1 at 10:00 AM
• Monthly Horseback Ride - Piscataway Stables, Clinton, Maryland (see map)
An hour-long ride through the woods, fields and streams of Piscataway's 256 acre horse farm. Experienced and novice riders are welcome. All horse, tack and some basic instruction are provided. $40 for ASGRA members/$45 for non-members.
Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 PM
• BBQ Lunch Meet Up - Texas Ribs and BBQ, Clinton, Maryland (see map). Meet us for our monthly lunch at one of our favorite barbeque places in Clinton.
Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 PM
• ASGRA November Board Meeting via Zoom
Gay Rodeo History
In its third year, the Reno Gay Rodeo, sponsored by the Comstock Gay Rodeo Association and the Silver Dollar Court, proved to be as much an excuse to get together for heavy-duty socializing and a little bull-throwing as it did for that dust-eating, gut-wrenching, butt-busting series of events common to this great Western tradition.
Gay contestants from California, Nevada and Arizona, vying for the $100 cash prize and "All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl" cups plus assorted buckles and other awards, participated in bull riding, saddle and bareback bronc riding, calf roping (on foot and mounted), barrel racing and team roping. A greased-pig catch, a non-traditional wild cow milk (featuring an amusing menage au lait comprising a lesbian, a drag queen and a gay man intent on getting a few drops of milk from a most uncooperative group of cows) and banter of clowns added to the fun and excitement of the two-day event.
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See more gay rodeo history
Contact Us Today
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