8th Annual Keystone State Gay Rodeo
October 5 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
The 8th Annual Keystone State Gay Rodeo rides into action October 5, 2024 starting at 11:00 am at Rainbow Rodeo Productions, 240 Glen Mary Drive, Owego, NY 13827. The event is a family-friendly, inclusive rodeo and country event that merges traditional rodeo favorites with some non-traditional fun and hilarious events all in a safe and inviting atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Both men and women compete equally in all rodeo events and anyone ages 10 and over are welcome to compete.
If you are attending you can expect to see some traditional rodeo events such as barrel racing, chute dogging and calf roping and includes some unique rodeo events, such as goat dressing, the wild drag race and steer decorating. Goat Dressing is a team relay race to put underwear on a goat; steer decorating is a team event to get a 400-500 pound steer under control and tie a ribbon around its tail, and the wild drag race is a three person team event to get a 400-500 pound steer under control, then get a drag queen up on its back and get that combination across the finish line.
This year we will also have 3-D barrel racing with a $1,000 added purse and a new event, steer sled riding. In steer-sled riding, contestants are timed to see how long they can ride the sled before the steer lets them off.
Make sure that you bring your camera and capture these unique events! There will be food available for purchase. Admission into the rodeo for adults 13 & over is $10 each, children ages 6-12 $5 each and children ages 5 and under are free. The event is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly and bring your lawn chair.