Promoting the sport of Rodeo to the LGBTQIA+ Commununity
Meet the folks who are ready to share their love of music and dance with you.
THANK YOU! Thanks to all of our artists, volunteer staff, patrons, sponsors and partners for making the Atlantic Stampede Dance Celebration such a great success. But thank you especially to all of the dancers who came out to explore new dance forms and participate in a gathering where we could show our pride and build our dance community, for a dance is not a dance without the dancers. Keep dancing -- keep spreading the joy of music and dance.
June 4, 5 & 6 • The Historic North Hall @ Eastern Market • Washington DC
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.
ASGRA Rodeo School
August 16 - 17, 2025 Registration Open
Register to enroll for our 2025 rodeo school in Newtown, PA. We will be teaching the 101 basics of rodeo competition. Saturday will feature horse events: flag racing, barrel racing, pole bending. Sunday will feature calf roping on foot, steer decorating, steer riding and goat dressing.
See more information on the rodeo school and register.
Upcoming Events
Below will find a listing of ASGRA events on the right, and the International Gay Rodeo Association on the left.
IGRA Rodeos 2025
Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10
Great Plains Rodeo - Canadian County Expo Center, El Reno, OK (see map)
Visit https://www.greatplainsrodeo.org/ for more information.
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
Zia Regional Rodeo -3237 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM (see map)
Visit the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association Facebook Page for more information
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, August 14
Best Buck in the Bay - Russian River Rodeo Grounds, Duncan Mills, CA (see map)
Visit https://bayarearodeo.com/ for more information.
Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12
World Gay Rodeo Finals - Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center, Reno, NV (see map)
Visit gay-rodeo.net for more information.
ASGRA Events
Sunday, August 2 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, August 2 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, August 14 at 7:30 PM
• ASGRA August Board Meeting via Zoom
Thursday, July 17
• ASGRA Royalty Meeting via Zoom - Dance Workshops B - 9AM to 4PM
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
For inquiries about Atlantic Stampede.
Email us
info.asgra@gmail.com
