The World of Gay Rodeo comes together the weekend of October 22-25, 2026, for the 37th World Gay Rodeo Finals®, in El Reno, OK.

The events will take place at the Canadian County Expo & Event Center. The World Gay Rodeo Finals features the top twenty cowboy & cowgirl contestants in traditional rodeo events, plus a few light-hearted, yet fiercely competitive “camp events”, the likes of which are hallmarks of the gay rodeo.

The International Gay Rodeo Association is the sanctioning body for gay rodeo throughout the United States and Canada. IGRA rodeo events welcome everyone to participate 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 22–24, 2026, royalty contestants compete in the categories of Mr., Ms., Miss, MsTer, and Mx. in closed interviews 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.

Weekend Schedule

All events take place at

Canadian County Expo & Event Center
3001 Jensen Rd E.
El Reno, OK. 73036

Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • 7PM: IGRA Royalty Competition: Western Wear and Public Presentation

Friday, October 23, 2026

  • 5PM–7PM: WGRF Rodeo Contestant Registration
  • 7PM: IGRA Royalty Competition: Entertainment

Saturday, October 24, 2026 38th Annual WGRF Day 1

  • 9 AM: Doors open
  • 10 AM: Events begin
  • 7PM: IGRA Royalty Competition 2026 Royalty Farewell and 2027 Royalty Coronation

Sunday, October 25, 2026 38th Annual WGRF Day 2

  • 9 AM: Doors open
  • 10 AM: Events begin
  • 8 PM: WGRF Awards Ceremony