Event Dates
From: Friday, September 15, 2023
To: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Bull riding, barrel racing and … steer decorating? That’s right, the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s annual BigHorn Rodeo is back in Las Vegas.
Bull riding, barrel racing and … steer decorating? That’s right, the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s annual BigHorn Rodeo is back in Las Vegas.
- The venue is a 17 minute drive from the Strip. We recommend you stay on the Strip and take a rideshare to the rodeo. Enjoy a boutique hotel experience at The NoMad, rated “Excellent” by guests with stylish designer rooms, beautiful outdoor pool and relaxed atosphere.
The Events
- Who doesn’t love a sexy cowboy! Come join the hottest cowboys in the state and beyond for the annual gay rodeo event in Las Vegas.
- BigHorn Rodeo Las Vegas features a variety of traditional events, including bull riding, bareback bronc riding, calf roping and barrel racing.
- The event also includes a number of “camp” events that distinguish the circuit: goat dressing, in which two contestants try to slip a pair of white jocks on a goat; steer decorating, which requires two participants to tie a ribbon on a steer’s tail; and the fan-favorite wild drag racing.
- Those looking for entertainment should be satisfied by the royalty competition, where cowboys and cowgirls, some in drag, show off their stuff, from lip syncing to comedy.
- For the perfect stay, book your room at The Palazzo at the Venetian, rated “Excellent” by guests with spacious rooms and suites, and a warm gay-friendly welcome.
About The Rodeo
- This isn’t an average amateur rodeo. It’s a stop on the International Gay Rodeo Association circuit. Men and women can participate in all events as long as they are 18 or older.
- Formed in 1985, the International Gay Rodeo Association hosts several events across the U.S. raising money for charities. Individuals can participate regardless of their sexual orientation, but the circuit allows cowboys and cowgirls in the LBTQ community in particular to feel comfortable doing something they love.
The Venue
- The event takes place in Horseman’s Park in Las Vegas. Rodeo gates open at 9pm.
- Happy hours fun from 4pm to 7pm.
- Horseman’s Park is an equestrian event venue with 20+ acres of barns, arenas, picnic areas, horse stalls & parking. It is a 17 minute drive from the strip.
Where to stay in Gay Las Vegas
The following hotels are currently trending in Las Vegas. All are close to the city’s gay bars and clubs:
Platinum Hotel, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Marriott’s Grand Chateau,
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The All Suite Delano Hotel is a stylish
hotel with large rooms & superb service.
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Situated 15 minutes’ walk from the Las Vegas Strip, this non-gaming and non-smoking hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi for all devices. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool. Free valet parking is offered to guests of the hotel. A flat-screen TV, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator are standard in each modern rooms
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