The rodeo application was approved by the IGRA Board of Directors in their meeting on July 1, 2022.
A variance for arena size of 130’ 6” wide X 131’ long was included and approved.
Please see other links for specific and detailed information.
General Information
The 37 th Annual Arizona Gay Rodeo will be February 17-19, 2023 at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds – 7811 S 29 th Ave – Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona. The venue is located on the southeast corner of South 29 th Avenue and West Baseline Road. The rodeo is an IGRA-sanctioned rodeo, and all 2023 IGRA Rules apply. Pets are not allowed on the rodeo grounds or in the pavilion; only service animals are allowed.
Start time for the rodeo is 11:00 am Saturday-February 18 and Sunday-February 19. The ticket office and gate to the venue will open at 9:00 am each day. The awards ceremony will be at 7:00 pm Sunday-February 20.
Rodeo events include: Bull Riding, Steer Riding, Chute Dogging, Calf Roping on Foot, Mounted Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race, Team Roping, Steer Decorating, Wild Drag Race, and Goat Dressing.
A full-service bar will be open in the pavilion at 4:00 pm Friday and 10:00 am Saturday and Sunday.
“Games on the Green” (a variety of games for kids and adults) will take place on the grass outside the pavilion from noon until 5:00 pm Saturday and from noon until 4:00 pm Sunday.
Grand Entry will take place Saturday and Sunday approximately at 1:00 pm each day.
Parking
There is a $5.00 parking fee per vehicle each day beginning at 4:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday. This fee is charged by the venue and is totally out of AGRA’s control.
Tickets
Rodeo admission is $20.00 each day – Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are for individual days, and discounted weekend tickets are not available. No charge for children 12 and younger. Tickets may be purchased on line or at the ticket booth on the rodeo grounds.
Host Hotel
The host hotel is the GreenTree Hotel Phoenix West (formerly Holiday Inn Phoenix West) at 1500 N 51 st Avenue in Phoenix. The hotel is on the west side of N 51 st Avenue just north of I-10. Room rates, reservation links, and detailed information are available under the “host hotel” link. The rodeo venue is approximately 8.9 miles from the hotel.
Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle service will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the host hotel to the rodeo venue and return on a pre-determined schedule. The schedule is available under the “shuttle service” link.
Vendors
Vendor spaces are available both inside the pavilion and on the outside patio. Vendor information and application can be found under the “vendors” link.
Party Buses
Party buses will run from Charlie’s to the rodeo grounds and return to Charlie’s Saturday and Sunday on a pre-determined schedule. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Information is available under the “party buses” link.
RV Park
A RV Park, with a limited number of spaces, is on the west side of South 29 th Avenue – across from the rodeo venue parking lot. Information is available under the “RV Park” link.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
(Unless otherwise noted, all activities will be at
Corona Ranch & Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29 th Avenue – Laveen, AZ)
Thursday – February 16
AGRA Royalty Competition 6:00 pm
Charlie’s/AGRA Mini Rodeo 9:00 pm
(Events at Charlie’s – 727 W Camelback Rd – Phoenix)
Friday – February 17
AGRA Rodeo School 9:00 am
Contestant Registration 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Complimentary Dinner Buffet 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Entertainers/Performers/Dancing 7:00 pm
Saturday – February 18
Gates Open 9:00 am
New Contestants Meeting 9:30 am
Rodeo Events Start 11:00 am
Grand Entry 1:00 pm
Rodeo Continues After Grand Entry
Games on the Green Noon – 5:00 pm
Entertainment/Performers/Dancing 1:00 pm
Sunday – February 19
Gates Open 9:00 am
Rodeo Events Start 11:00 am
Grand Entry 1:00 pm
Rodeo Continues After Grand Entry
Games on the Green Noon – 4:00 pm
Catered Dinner 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Awards Presentations 7:00 pm
Monday – February 20
Survivors Brunch at Charlie’s 11:00 am
After Rodeo Show & Party at Charlie’s 1:00 pm
with Pussy LeHoot
Note: Rodeo start time is subject to change up to two (2) weeks prior to rodeo depending on the number of pre-registrations received.
HOTEL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE TO/FROM CORONA RANCH & RODEO GROUNDS
Friday Leave Hotel Return to Hotel
9:00 am 4:00 pm
6:00 pm 6:30 pm
8:00 pm 11:00 pm
Saturday Leave Hotel Return to Hotel
8:00 am
10:00 am
Noon
2:00 pm 2:30 pm
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
6:00 pm 6:30 pm
8:00 pm 11:00 pm
Sunday Leave Hotel Return to Hotel
8:00 am
10:00 am
Noon
2:00 pm 2:30 pm
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
6:00 pm 6:30 pm
8:00 pm 11:00 pm