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FROM THE IRGA PRESIDENT

WELCOME to the 502 IN THE 505!

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nbelievable that just a few weeks ago IGRA celebrated the 500th Gay Rodeo that the world has ever known in picturesque Duncan Mills, California, and now we’re gathered for our 31st World Gay Rodeo Finals Presented by Corona Extra in The Duke City – Albuquerque. With its melding of multiple cultures, where Spanish influence meets American West, it's an ideal host location for this weekend’s culmination of our Rodeo and Royalty year.

We’re glad you’ve joined us, whether you’re a casual first-time rodeo watcher or a dyed-in-the-wool longtime fan. Throughout the weekend you’ll experience some of the local flavor of the rich Albuquerque community, top cowboys and cowgirls vying for championship titles and maybe even go home with a uniquely beautiful souvenir buckle.

We’re deeply grateful to our local partners at EXPO New Mexico, Sheraton Airport, and Sidewinders for their cooperation in hosting our events. The New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association, led by President Rich Taylor, has pitched in all year to build excitement, paving the way for our return to the Land of Enchantment.

And of course, the hard working WGRF Committee led by Rodeo Director Lisa Smith and her team of Assistant Rodeo Directors has truly worked year round to bring this event to life. They’ll be supported in the arena, behind the chutes, even up to the crow’s nest by a first rate army of arena crew, chute crew, timers and rodeo officials, each of whom donates his or her time, all for the love of the sport and a desire to serve the communities in which each is involved.

IGRA and its Member Associations have compiled a startling record, returning over $4,000,000 to charities operating in their local communities and throughout the country. This year we’re proud to add Joshua Tree, StupidCancer and Equest to our family. Part of that is possible thanks to Sponsorship partners, selfless volunteers, Royalty who’ll think of anything to get your last dollar bill for charity and a host of guests, donors and spectators who’ll willingly play along … and pay along.

Sit back, relax, enjoy the show, have some fun and spend a little time with our family. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rodeo virgin or veteran, man or woman, young or old, gay, straight or anything in between, a city slicker or a country bumpkin – come as you are!

You’ll find a place here. And you just might decide to throw on some sneakers and chase a goat next time!

Bruce Gros IGRA President Photo courtesy of IGRA

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS RETURNS to HISTORIC ROOTS

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fter a year of competing at various state and regional rodeos, this is the time when the point leaders come to IGRA’s annual World Gay Rodeo Finals (WGRF) to compete for titles and those amazing buckles. Being held this year in Albuquerque’s impressive EXPO New Mexico, the 31st WGRF has really come back to rodeo's historic roots.

Thanks to the Spanish conquistadors who introduced horses to the American West and the Spanish-Mexican settlers who raised them along with cattle, the Southwest became the birthplace of the rodeo. While many places lay claim to holding the first American rodeo, the oldest is Santa Fe’s claim of 1847. Santa Fe isn’t exactly Albuquerque but it’s within spitting distance, as the saying goes.

So savor the diversity Albuquerque offers while you’re soaking up the wonderful diversity always found at an IGRA rodeo, knowing that you’re keeping part of the Western heritage alive and well!

Connie Wardman, M.A., SDL Editor-in-Chief connie@competenetwork.com @CompeteConnie

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Please be safe, have fun and enjoy the weekend!

Lisa Smith Rodeo Director Photos courtesy of IGRA

ASSISTANT RODEO DIRECTORS AT LARGE

ROBIN CAGLE

WADE EARP

CHARLES HANCOCK

MAC MCMILLAN

RODEO COMMITTEE DIRECTORS

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FROM THE RODEO DIRECTOR

n behalf of the International Gay Rodeo Association, please allow the World Gay Rodeo Finals® Committee to welcome you to Albuquerque – The Land of Enchantment! The city is filled with balloons, chili peppers, Old LISA SMITH Town history and much, much more.

Hopefully, you will find time to enjoy the sights of this fine city.

As the Rodeo Director, I want to thank each of you for coming. Contestants have come from all over the United States and Canada to LIZE compete for top honors. May all have a safe MACDONALD, competition and good luck.

CHAIR The Officials and Staff for this 2017 WGRF are among the freshest and brightest and are committed to giving their all for a very successful rodeo. There are numerous volunteers that deserve many thanks now and during the MARCUS rodeo. Give them a pat on the back and watch HOOD, 1ST the smiles grow.

ASST. RODEO DIRECTOR Congratulations to all the new 2018 IGRA Royalty! In case you haven’t been told, their work starts now; and to the current 2017 IGRA Royalty, thank you for all that you have done. Your ability to raise funds for the community is amazing and very much appreciated.

Besides all of the contestants, staff and volunteers busting their rodeo backs, the committee would like to thank all of the sponsors for their contributions. Every one of them has helped in so many different areas in making Finals what it is. Partnerships are very important and it is a honor and a privilege to gain your support for this event.

Last, but not least, thank you spectators for coming to this rodeo. It is a culmination of an entire year of competition in thirteen events and all these contestants have the thirst for All-Around Cowboy and Cowgirl. So, sit back and relax, cheer your favorites on, visit the concessions, and check out the patio entertainment.

TOMMY CHANNEL

DAVID LAWSON

SAM SIMPKIN

JONATHAN SUDER

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FROM THE IGRA PRESIDENT............................................ 3 FROM THE RODEO DIRECTOR........................................... 5 FROM MISS IGRA 2017................................................... 8 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.................................................... 9 2017 IGRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.................................10 2017 WGRF OFFICIALS & STAFF.............................. 11-12 2017 WGRF GRAND MARSHALS....................................13 COMMUNITY HERO........................................................15 2017 WGRF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS...............................16 2018 IGRA SPONSORSHIPS...........................................17 BUCKLE SPONSORS................................................ 18-19 2018 IGRA TENTATIVE EVENT DATES ...........................22 THANK YOUS................................................................23

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Photo courtesy of IGRA

FROM MISS IGRA 2017

HOWDY, RODEO PARTNERS,

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n behalf of the 2017 IGRA Royalty team, we would like to welcome you to the Land of Enchantment for the 31st Annual World Gay Rodeo Finals and Royalty Completion in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

We have had a fantastic year traveling the circuit and supporting all the associations that make up our IGRA rodeo family. Our team this year is made up of both rodeo contestants and volunteers. But most important, we are all ambassadors for promoting Gay Rodeo and the western lifestyle.

Please come out to the Kick-Off Party on Thursday and mix and mingle before the Royalty completion on Friday at Sidewinders Bar. You better be saddled up and ready for a ride of your life!

Kelly O’Neil – Miss IGRA 2017

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2017 WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS® AND 2018 IGRA ROYALTY COMPETITION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

Royalty Competition Sheraton Airport Hotel, Bernalillo and Rio Grande Interviews, Horsemanship, etc.

8:00 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

Arena Set-up Horse Arena, EXPO NM

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Registration for 2 hours only Sidewinders Bar

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies Royalty Competition • Western Wear, Entertainment, etc.

• Step Downs – 1st and 2nd Runners Up

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

World Gay Rodeo Finals First Performance Horse Arena, EXPO NM

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Outside Entertainment: Donnie L. Stricklin, IGRA performers Indoor Events Sidewinders Bar • Royalty Crowning • 10 Year Anniversary • Step Downs • IGRA Fund Raising Event

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

World Gay Rodeo Finals Second Performance Horse Arena, EXPO NM

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Outside Entertainment: Donnie L. Stricklin, IGRA performers Indoor Events Sheraton Airport Hotel, Anasazi Ballroom • WGRF Banquet and Awards Ceremony • Entertainment and Dance with Donnie L. Stricklin

7:00 p.m.-Midnight

RUNNING ORDER Rodeo start time will be at 8:00 a.m. daily.

• Calf Roping on Foot • Steer Decorating • Mounted Break-Away Roping • Team Roping

• Steer Riding • Grand Entry • Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding • Chute Dogging • Pole Bending

• Goat Dressing • Barrel Racing • Flag Race • Bull Riding • Wild Drag Race

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2017 IGRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bruce Gros President

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Candy Pratt Trustees’ Chair

Anthony Valdez Vice President

Lorry King Trustees’ Division I Vice Chair

Ron Trusley Secretary

Michael Brent Trustees’ Division II Vice Chair

David Hill Treasurer

Gene Fraikes Trustees’ Division IV Vice Chair

Michael Brent, AGRA Tom Lott, ASGRA Jack Morgan, CGRA Allen Thomas, CSGRA Lisa Smith, DSRA Bryan Hodges, FGRA Lize MacDonald, GPRA Steve Guidry, GSGRA Joey Daddezio, ILGRA Jim Gallucci, KSGRA

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TRUSTEES David Hallwood, MIGRA Kenneth Hall, MGRA Lorry King, NGRA Brian Helander, NMGRA Gene Fraikes, NSGRA Candy Pratt, RRRA Mark Scammell, SCCGRA Chuck Browning, SGRA Terry Covington, TGRA Kevin Hillman, UGRA

2017 WGRF OFFICIALS & STAFF

2017 WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS OFFICIALS Arena Director Dee ZuSpann

Head Judge Tom Sheridan

Asst. Arena Director Lisa Pennington

Judges Rick Jones, Amy Griffin and Terry Covington

Arena Crew Coordinator Kami Boles Asst. Arena Coordinator Megan Fallin Chute Coordinator Denise Reinhart-Stange Asst. Chute Coordinator Tim Miller and Diane Ross Auditors David Hill and Bruce Roby Secretary Ron Trusley

Announcer Tamara Marks Assistant Announcer Ken Pool Rodeo Clown Jerry Cunningham Stock Contractor Clint Heltbridle, Razors Edge Livestock, LLC Bull Fighter Justin Lowe

Asst. Secretary Michael Norman

Veterinarian Heidi Hamlen, DVM, MS, DACVPM

Scorekeeper Ed LaBrash

Farrier Jaimes Loughrey

Asst. Scorekeeper Frank Delgado

EMT Medicine Bow

Photo credits: © CowboyFrank.net

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2017 WGRF OFFICIALS & STAFF 2017 WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS PRODUCTION TEAM Advertising Wade Earp and Bradley Sanchez-Houseton

Opening Ceremony Tommy Channel, Anthony Valdez and Lisa Smith

Art, Design & Graphics Brian Rogers, Bill Watkins, Brenda Moore, Jake Pelley and Noah Ladeaux

Program Lisa Smith and Marcus “Boogie” Hood

Awards Tommy Channel and Lisa Smith Barn Manager(s) Jonathan Suder and Sammy Simpkin Contestant Registration Wade Earp and Lisa Smith Entertainment Tommy Channel and Tim Smith Finance David Hering, Andrew Goodman and Charles Hancock Fund Raising IGRA Royalty, Mac McMillan and all other RDs Grand Entry Robin Cagle, Tommy Channel and Sammy Simpkin Hospitality Charles Hancock and Tom & Hance Hotel Lisa Smith and Marcus “Boogie” Hood WGRF Website Bradley Sanchez-Houseton NMGRA Liaison Rich Taylor, Brian Helander and Tre Brewbaker

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Public Relations Buck Beal & M. Christensen Royalty Liaison Anthony Valdez Security Management Marcus “Boogie” Hood Social Media Wade Earp and All RDs Sponsorship Sandy Bidwell and Robin Cagle Vendors Mac McMillan Volunteers Rich Taylor, Dorie and Phil Duncan

Photo courtesy of Candy Pratt

2017 WGRF GRAND MARSHALS GRAND MARSHALL CANDY PRATT Candy Pratt joined TGRA in the fall of 1989, and the next season she won her first of many IGRA All-Around Champion Cowgirl titles. She now holds the record for the most earned event buckles and All-Around Cowgirl titles for both the IGRA circuit rodeos and the IGRA finals, donating many of her buckles and awards back to her association or to other non-profit fundraising events.

With a focus on helping the IGRA organization, contestants and member associations, Candy has served in a number of leadership roles within IGRA, TGRA, OGRA, NSGRA and RRRA, most recently holding the first RRRA Rodeo School and teaming with TGRA. Always going above and beyond, in the past two years Candy has traveled to almost every rodeo, hauling horses from northeast Pennsylvania to California’s west coast. She is a truly positive example to all contestants and for all her efforts, in 2009 she was inducted into the IGRA Hall of Fame!

Candy has enjoyed her involvement with IGRA and appreciates the community support and the diverse rodeo family. This weekend let’s congratulate Candy Pratt as the 2017 World Gay Rodeo Grand Marshal.

HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL BOB PIMENTAL Bob Pimental, IGRA’s fifth president, passed away in March 2017 after a tenacious fight. To the very end he showed his devotion to his family, his passion for rodeo and his unfailing grace and good cheer. A pioneer of gay rodeo and founding member of the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association, from its earliest conception Bob was one of those who ensured this “gay rodeo thing” would catch on.

No matter which Association he was representing at the moment, Bob zealously worked to promote IGRA and our rodeo family. He served as Trustee multiple times, Rodeo Director for local and IGRA, Annual Convention Chair, and was also an infinite resource for stories of who we are and how we got here.

As IGRA President he oversaw an unprecedented expansion of several new Associations, among them ASGRA and NGRA, and the first expansion of IGRA into Canadian provinces. In 2011 Bob was selected for the prestigious IGRA Hall of Fame. Even with failing health, Bob's rodeo dedication continued as he watched this year's Phoenix Rodeo unfold, the final rodeo he directed.

Bob Pimental will be remembered by a vast array of IGRA friends and his family. He contributed much of his life to the New Mexico and Arizona Gay Rodeo Associations and to IGRA as a whole. Today we CELEBRATE Bob Pimental as the 2017 World Gay Rodeo Finals Honorary Grand Marshal. Here to accept Bob’s award is his loving partner, Arnie Chavez.

Photo courtesy of IGRA

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Photo courtesty of The Austin Babtist Women.

COMMUNITY HERO

THE AUSTIN BABTIST WOMEN

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BY GARRY HOLLEY

n September of 1986 Glen Hostetler, Tim Jackson, Philip Prock and I, all members of TGRA Austin decided to put together a little entertainment for the TGRA state meeting in Austin. Who would have dreamed that 31-years later our tongue-in-cheek joke would still be helping fund HIV/AIDS and breast cancer patient care, education and research?

Starting with tacky dresses, gray wigs, pearls, glasses, gloves, rolled-down knee-high hose and makeup from St. Vincent de Paul, we learned to perfectly lipsync the old Happy Goodman Family’s “Looking for a City.” The Austin Babtist Women were BORN! With the credo “Raising Spirits and Money for Charity,” we hit the road with hymnals and tambourine in hand. As requests grew, we juggled jobs and lives with performances until we finally became a commercial group.

We’ve performed all over the U.S. on legitimate stages, open fields, parks, barns and pools; we’ve even been honored and recognized by mayors, state representatives, senators and local, state and national organizations. But we’ve never forgotten our TGRA roots and still work with the Austin chapter as well as travel to perform at state rodeos.

We will continue our mission until there is a cure, Lord willing, by booking as many fundraising events as possible. As of September 2017 we have helped raise $7,368,034.00 across America for HIV/AIDS and breast cancer causes. So when you hear “Austin Babtist Women,” come out and support the effort – it’s guaranteed to be a great cause as well as a pretty dang good show.

For a giggle, check out our website: www.babtistwomen.com. It guides you to our Facebook pages and some You Tube clips. For booking information contact Garry Holley at 512-291-1563.

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2017 WGRF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

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GRA’s 13 sanctioned events are listed in four categories: rough stock, roping, speed and camp events. Each category then has individual events that enable contestants to show off their eventspecific skills. For a full description of each event, go to http://igra.com/EventDescriptionsPublic.htm ROUGH STOCK EVENTS Mounted on top or standing beside an animal many times a person’s size and weight, it's contestant against beast. Here a contestant attempts to outbalance or outmaneuver the animal's natural instinct to escape the contestant. These events require a great deal of skill and experience before a contestant can become a champion. Events include: Bull Riding, Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Riding and Chute Dogging.

ROPING EVENTS Gay rodeo offers three roping events, one of them designed for beginners. The other two can be costly since success depends on a great horse that can sell for $10,000+. These events begin with the contestant in the ‘’roping box.’’ An imaginary start line runs across the front of the roping box and the chute where the calf or steer is held. If the contestant crosses this “barrier” line before the calf or steer clears the chute, a 10-second penalty is assessed and added to the time. Events include: Calf Roping on Foot, Mounted Break-Away Roping and Team Roping.

SPEED EVENTS Speed events pit a horse and a skillful rider against the clock. Negotiating the prescribed pattern is a test of the rider’s skill and the horse’s speed and agility. A running start is permitted in these events and the fastest time wins. Events include: Barrel Race, Pole Bending and Flag Race.

CAMP EVENTS Cowhands generally have their own definition of fun and challenge. Prerequisites for participation are a willingness to eat dirt and the ability to hold your own with an ornery steer or goat. Sixty percent of gay contestants get their start in these three events and the old-timers stay in because the payoffs (winnings) are the best of all events. Events include: Steer Decorating, Wild Drag Race and Goat Dressing Photo credits: © CowboyFrank.net

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2018 IGRA ROYALTY SPONSORSHIPS 2018 INTERNATIONAL GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION SPONSORSHIPS Miss IGRA Crown Miss IGRA Buckle Miss IGRA Sash

Kelly O’Neil - Miss IGRA 2017 and RRRA Stella Mae Stardust, aka Jim Gadient Kelly O’Neil - Miss IGRA 2017

Miss IGRA Sash Runners Up King and Queen of Rodeo – Jason Bernard and dedicated for Mark Gurrola as past IGRA Trustee and Founder of King and Queen of Rodeo.

Ms IGRA Buckle Kelly O’Neil, Miss IGRA 2017 and RRRA Ms IGRA Sash King and Queen of Rodeo – Jason Bernard and dedicated for Mark Gurrola as past IGRA Trustee and Founder of King and Queen of Rodeo.

Ms IGRA Sash Runner Ups New Life Homes, Granbury, Texas Mr IGRA Buckle Tom Vance and Tommy Channel Mr IGRA Sash King and Queen of Rodeo – Jason Bernard and dedicated for Mark Gurrola as past IGRA Trustee and Founder of King and Queen of Rodeo.

Mr IGRA Sash Runners Up Tennent Emmons and Ricky Phoummany MsTer IGRA Buckle Kelly O’Neil, Miss IGRA 2017 and RRRA MsTer IGRA Sash King and Queen of Rodeo – Jason Bernard and dedicated for Mark Gurrola as past IGRA Trustee and Founder of King and Queen of Rodeo.

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BUCKLE SPONSORS 2017 WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS® SPONSORS Buckles and Medals for Individuals All-Around Cowboy Colorado Gay Rodeo Association All-Around Cowgirl Diamond State Rodeo Association Medals IGRA Men’s Bull Riding Women’s Bull Riding Medals

In Memory of Bob Pimental: John King Cowboy Frank and partner Tom M-Arizona Gay Rodeo Association: W-Lisa Smith

Men’s Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding Dan Lawson Women’s Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding Alina Whorez Cole Medals M-Compete Magazine: W–In Memory of Debora Simon Men’s Steer Riding Women’s Steer Riding Medals

Russ Duncan Brian Helander and Chuck Browning M-Twisted Embroidery

Men’s Chute Dogging Women’s Chute Dogging Medals

Chute Stars In Honor of Bubba Roese - Lisa Roese M-Twisted Embroidery: W-SGRA

Men’s Calf Roping on Foot Tom Sheridan Women’s Calf Roping on Foot Red River Rodeo Association Medals IGRA Men’s Mounted Break-Away Roping Great Plains Rodeo Assn. and Other Options Women’s Mounted Break-Away Roping Laura Lee and John Weatherly Medals IGRA: W-SGRA Men’s Barrel Racing Tommy Channel and David Hill Women’s Barrel Racing Marla Anderson Medals IGRA Men’s Flag Racing Women’s Flag Racing Medals

Mr. LongArm, Inc. Mr. LongArm, Inc. Mr. LongArm, Inc.

Men’s Pole Bending In Memory Of Bob Pimental: Arnie Chavez, IGRA, AGRA, NMGRA Women’s Pole Bending Crazy Ole Heffas Medals IGRA Buckles and Medals for Team Events Team Roping Missouri Gay Rodeo Association Medals IGRA Goat Dressing IGRA Auditors, Secretaries and Scorekeepers Medals IGRA Steer Decorating Texas Gay Rodeo Association and Charles Hancock Medals IGRA Wild Drag Race MedalsIGRA

Range Café, Visit Albuquerque! and Travel4Teams

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BUCKLE SPONSORS Specialty Buckles/Medals Men’s Rookie Buckle Women’s Rookie Buckle Wayne Jakino Award

The Six Pack Kody Kay Colorado Gay Rodeo Association

Rodeo Director

Frank & Tom and Friends of Rodeo

Grand Marshal

Mitch Duck, John Payton and Todd Clark

Honorary Grand Marshal Community Hero(s) VIP Specialty Awards Season Champion/High Point

Roping Boxes

Red River Rodeo Association Alina Whorez Cole Rob Somers, Mitchell Kaliff and Bruce Smiley Kaliff and Kaliff Insurance Jack Daniels® Tennessee Whiskey

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2018 IGRA TENTATIVE EVENT DATES MARK YOUR 2018 CALENDAR! EVENT

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IGRA University

January 12-14

Oklahoma City, OK

Arizona Gay Rodeo

February 16-18

Phoenix, AZ

A Texas Tradition Rodeo

April 6-8

Denton, TX

Hot Rodeo 2018

May 11-13

Palm Springs, CA

Great Plains Rodeo

May 25-27

Oklahoma City, OK

Keystone State Gay Rodeo

June 22-24

Harrisburg, PA

Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo July 13-15

Denver, CO

North Star Regional Rodeo

July 27-29

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Zia Regional Rodeo

August 17-19

Santa Fe, NM

Show Me State Rodeo

August 31-Sept. 2

Kansas City, MO

Best Buck in the Bay

September 14-16

Duncan Mills, CA

BigHorn Rodeo

September 21-23

Las Vegas, NV

32nd World Gay Rodeo Finals

To be determined

To be determined

34th Annual Convention

To be determined

To be determined

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