Anyone who’s ever attended a rodeo knows to expect seeing some of their favorite events, including barrel racing, calf roping, bronc riding, and of course the all-time favorite bull riding. The International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) rodeo circuit includes all of those events and a few unique extras. The IGRA was founded in the late 1970s as a fundraiser for those who were affected by HIV/AIDS and could not openly compete in their local hometown traditional rodeos. Along with being a fundraiser for charity, several rodeo events were added for those that have a desire to compete, but don’t […]
The Royal Court Has Been Crowned!
The Keystone State Gay Rodeo Association (KSGRA) brought out the glitz, glamour, and rhinestone spurs at the KSGRA Royalty competition at Harrisburg’s 704 Lounge on Saturday, February 24th. Baltimore OUTloud chatted exclusively with the royalty court to discuss their recent titles and their goals for their upcoming reign. “I’m extremely honored to be named Ms. KSGRA!” exclaimed Jennifer Vrana, the newly crowned Ms. KSGRA 2018. “I’ve been around the rodeo circuit for over 25 years, and I have a dual platform. One of my goals is to bring people back to the rodeo who have moved away from it. I […]
Save the Date for the KSGRA Rodeo Ball!
Fancy a Rodeo Ball? Maybe you didn’t know you did! On Saturday, March 24th, the Keystone State Gay Rodeo Association (KSGRA) will be throwing its first one. “This is something new that KSGRA has come up to help renew the interest in our rodeo,” says president Adam Romanik. “Last June we had the first rodeo right here in Harrisburg so kicking off the 2018 season with a ball just seemed right.” This semi-formal / cowboy formal event will be held at the I.W. Able Banquet Hall (200 Gibson Street, Steelton, Pennsylvania). The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour […]
Affairs of the Heart at the Rodeo
Chance meetings of the heart are a rare thing, and even more in unexpected places. However, that is exactly how the meeting of rodeo couple Jan Stange and Denise Reinhart-Stange took place. The couple chatted exclusively with Baltimore OUTloud to share how they met, their passion for the rodeo and how love can overcome anything that ails the heart. “I’d never been to a gay rodeo,” began Denise. “I went with a friend of mine, Todd Tramp, to the Oklahoma City rodeo in 2011. It was Memorial Day Weekend and I met Jan on that Friday night, and we’ve been […]