News and Events

Saturday, June 20, 2026: Stonewall Pride in Wilton Manors
FGRA will have a booth at Stonewall Pride. We will be promoting our Association in front of 40,000 folks at the festival. There is a festive evening parade, so come join the fun!

Sunday, June 21, 2026: Sunday Funday at Scandal’s in Ft Lauderdale
Join us for this extremely popular late afternoon gathering at South Florida’s only country gay bar. We’ll be there starting at 4:00 pm.

June 26-28, 2026: Crossroads of the West Regional Rodeo; Salt Lake City, Utah

Friday, June 26, 2026: Country Dancing with Alita
6:30pm – 8:00pm Lessons and 8:00pm – 10:30pm Open Dancing at the Sunshine City VFW Post 6827

Saturday, June 27, 2026: Saint Petersburg Pride Parade
Frank and Ben will be riding their motorcycles in the parade and representing FGRA.

July 10-12, 2026: Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo; Denver, Colorado

Friday, July 10, 2026: Rockell Blu’s Birthday Hoedown at The Garage in St Pete
Come out at 10:30 pm to help FGRA celebrate with a hoedown-themed drag show

Sunday, July 12, 2026: FGRA Country Sunday & Dance at The Garage on Central
Join FGRA from 3:00-7:00 pm for country music, beginner lessons, and open dancing. The Garage on Central, 2729 Central Avenue, St Petersburg

Sunday, July 19, 2026: FGRA Pool Party Fundraiser at Casa del Merman in St Pete
The folks at Casa del Merman are once again partnering with FGRA for a pool party and fundraiser

July 24-26, 2026: North Star Regional Rodeo; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sunday, July 26, 2026: FGRA Country Sunday & Dance at The Garage on Central
Join FGRA from 3:00-7:00 pm for country music, beginner lessons, and open dancing. The Garage on Central, 2729 Central Avenue, St Petersburg

August 7-9, 2026: Great Plains Regional Rodeo; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

August 21-23, 2026: Zia Regional Rodeo; Santa Fe, New Mexico

Sunday, September 5, 2026: Volunteer Day at Fallen Oak Equine Rescue in Ocala
Followed with a group luncheon and a visit to the World Equestrian Center if anyone is interested.

September 11-13, 2026: Best Buck in the Bay; Duncans Mills, California

October 22-25, 2026: World Gay Rodeo Finals; El Reno, Oklahoma

As always, if you have any ideas on events or outings that you’d like to see the FGRA be a part of. Please let us know. It takes a village to create a successful organization and with your help, ideas and assistance, we can make the FGRA one of the best organizations in the area.

Thank You and Hope to See You at Events,

Frank Mahoney-President
frankfgra@gmail.com

Ben Birkner-Treasurer/Trustee
benfgra@gmail.com