The World of Gay Rodeo comes together the weekend of October 24- 27, 2024 for the 36th World Gay Rodeo Finals®, in El Reno, OK. Preeminent among the gay rodeos sanctioned by the International Gay Rodeo Association, the Finals will feature the top twenty men & women contestants in ten traditional rodeo events plus three light-hearted, yet fiercely competitive "camp events" the likes of which are hallmarks of the gay rodeo and real crowd pleasers.
The International Gay Rodeo Association is the sanctioning body for gay rodeo throughout the United States and Canada. IGRA rodeo events welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, as well as heterosexual contestants and spectators, where competitors, regardless of sexual or gender identity, compete in rodeo without discrimination. IGRA rodeos promote Western culture and the sport of rodeo, while serving as fundraising vehicles benefiting many charitable organizations.
Since 1986, The IGRA has been crowning International Rodeo Royalty through a weekend competition event. In this "Evening Entertainment" Production, held October 24 - 26, 2024, Contestants compete in the categories of Mr., Ms., Miss, MsTer and Mx. in closed Interview and Horsemanship competitions and the very entertaining and public evening events, Western Wear and Public Presentation (question and answer) along with Talent/Entertainment. IGRA Member Association Royalty from all over North America who have qualified to compete at this annual International Royalty Championship bring their very best to capture the International Titles and/or a coveted spot on this IGRA Royalty.