Colorado Gay Rodeo Association

📢 Rodeo Director Election Update
CGRA has received a letter from one of the candidates running for the Rodeo Director position. We’re sharing the letter here so our members and the public can review it and hear directly from the candidate: Alexander Stokes
🗳️ Reminder: The Board of Directors 2026/27 elections will be held September 4 at the General Membership Meeting.
Please take a moment to read the letter, and make sure to participate in the election

🗳️ CGRA 2026 Board of Directors Meeting and General Membership Meeting + BoD 26/27 Elections are Friday, September 4!

CGRA members!!!! Make sure your voice is heard and participate in the 2026 CGRA Board of Directors Elections this Friday!

📅 Election Day: Friday, September 4, 2026

You can participate in person, virtually, or by mail.
For election information, candidate details, and important voting resources, visit the CGRA Elections Page:

CGRA 2026 Elections Page: https://www.cgrarodeo.com/bod-elections

💻 Voting virtually? You must be present virtually (logged in on Zoom) for your electronic ballot to count. Completed virtual ballots must be submitted to [email protected] and must be sent from the email address currently listed on your CGRA membership record.

📬 Planning to vote by mail? Mail-in ballot have been sent to your address.

Don’t miss the General Membership Meeting and the Election Day: Friday, September 4! 🗳️

📢 Trustee Election Update
CGRA has received a letter from one of the candidates running for the Trustee position. We’re sharing the letter here so our members and the public can review it and hear directly from the candidate. Tommy Channel

🗳️ Reminder: The Trustee election will be held September 4 at the General Membership Meeting.
Please take a moment to read the letter, and make sure to participate in the election!

📢 Trustee Election Update
CGRA has received a letter from one of the candidates running for the Trustee position. We’re sharing the letter here so our members and the public can review it and hear directly from the candidate: Devon Garcia.
🗳️ Reminder: The Trustee election will be held September 4 at the General Membership Meeting.
Please take a moment to read the letter, and make sure to participate in the election!

🎉🌈 GIDDY UP, BINGO LOVERS! 🤠🐎

It’s time to BUCK OFF COWBOY BINGO! 🎉 Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, community, and a whole lot of bingo excitement! 🌈🤠

Join the Denver Cycle S***s on September 11, 2026, as we come together to support our Charity of the Month: CGRA ❤️

💰 $10 suggested donation
🃏 Cards available at 7:30 PM
🎱 Balls drop at 8:00 PM!
📍 Brewability — 3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who continues to show up, play along, donate, and help us support amazing organizations in our community. Your generosity and enthusiasm make these events possible! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

So grab your friends, put on your cowboy spirit, and come BUCK OFF with us! 🤠🔥

Let’s make some noise, make some memories, and raise some money for a great cause!

🌈 See you there! 🌈

🤠 The rodeo may be over, but the celebrations aren't! 🎉

Join our friends at Charlie's Denver as they celebrate an incredible 45 years of community, entertainment, and unforgettable memories on Wednesday, August 12!

Charlie's has been a longtime supporter of the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association and the LGBTQ+ community, and we're proud to celebrate this milestone alongside them. Stop by for great drinks, amazing performances, the Charlie's Denver Dance Crew, and an evening filled with the same spirit of community that makes rodeo so special.

Congratulations to everyone at Charlie's on 45 amazing years—we'll see you there! 💙🐎🎆

Charlie's Nightclub Denver

📢 CGRA General Membership & Board of Directors Meetings This Friday, July 31
Join us this Friday evening for the CGRA Board of Directors and General Membership meetings.

The Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM MT, followed by the General Membership Meeting at 8:00 PM MT.
During the General Membership Meeting, nominations will open for the 2026–27 CGRA Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to step forward, get involved, and help shape the future of our organization.

We encourage all members to attend, stay informed, and be part of the conversation as we continue building the future of CGRA together.
🤠 We look forward to seeing you Friday!

🤠 Thank You, Colorado! ❤️🌈

The Colorado Gay Rodeo Association would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who came out and supported the Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo 43.

Whether you competed, volunteered, cheered from the stands, danced, donated, or simply showed up to celebrate our community. YOU made this weekend unforgettable. Your support helps preserve the spirit of LGBTQ+ rodeo while creating a welcoming space where everyone can feel seen, valued, and at home.

As a small thank you to all of our incredible volunteers and supporters, we'd love to invite you to our Volunteer Appreciation Party!

📍 Charlie's Denver
📅 Friday, July 17
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌮 Taco Bar Provided
🍹 Cocktail Specials

Come reconnect with friends, share your favorite rodeo memories, and let us celebrate you. Our events simply wouldn't be possible without the dedication, generosity, and heart of this amazing community.

From all of us at the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association: Thank you for helping make Rodeo 43 such a tremendous success. We can't wait to celebrate together and look forward to seeing you back in the arena next year!