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.
Join Giddy Up Philly and ASGRA for a night of country western dancing and royalty competition.
ASGRA will be hosting our 2026 Royalty Competiton and Giddy Up Philly will be providing dance instruction to start the night off with open dancing throughout the evening.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and tickets are $15 at the door.
Proceeds from the tickets will be split between ASGRA, Giddy Up Philly and the event venue.
January 31 • Honky Tonk Formal and Royalty Contest
Voyeur Nightclub • Philadelphia, PA
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.
Honky Tonk Formal and 2026 Royalty Competition
Join Giddy Up Philly and ASGRA for a night of Royalty Competition and country western dance entertainment. The Honky Tonk formal and ASGRA Royalty Competition will be happening at Voyeur nightclub in Philadelphia, PA (see map).
The evening will start with dance lessons at 6:30 PM followed by open dancing. The Royalty competition will kick off at 8:00 PM with the introduction of our ASGRA's 2026 Royalty candidates. Candidates will compete in the categories of informal/formal western wear, entertainment, and candidate interview. Open dancing will take place in between the categories.
ASGRA's current 2025 Royalty title holders will also be stepping down from their yearlong reign.
Tickets for the evening are $15 at the door. The proceeds from the evening will be split between Giddy Up Philly, ASGRA and the event venue.
If you have any questions about the event, please message ASGRA through 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
Thursday, January 15 - Monday, January 19
International Gay Rodeo Association University - Las Vegas, NV
University is IGRA's annual event that offers instruction on rodeo and rodeo association production and management.
Visit https://www.gay-rodeo.net/upcoming-events/2026-igra-university for more information.
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.
ASGRA Events
Saturday, January 31 at 6:30 PM
• Giddy Up Philly and ASGRA present the Honky Tonk Formal and 2026 ASGRA Royalty Competition - Voyeur nightclub, Philadelphia, PA (see map).
Enjoy a night of country western dancing and royalty candidate competition. Candidates will compete for ASGRA's Royalty titles while Giddy Up Philly will provide dance lessons and open dancing throughout the evening.
Thursday, Februrary 5 at 7:30 PM
• ASGRA November Board Meeting via Zoom
Sunday, February 8 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, Feburary 8 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.
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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