4 days of hot butch  men and gay cowboys! Brokeback Chicago?

No, it's the annual Windy City Gay Rodeo!

Kicking off August 21st, the main events run through August 22nd - 24th.

The Illinois Gay Rodeo Association (ILGRA). They are a not-for profit organization that raises funds for local charities through a variety of events, culminating in the Windy City Rodeo weekend.

This years schedule -
Thursday, August 21
For the early arrivers and locals we have the FAHOOTCHED! Bar Crawl. This annual event kicks off from Charlie's at 7PM and takes you on a whirlwind tour of the local sponsor bars.

Friday, August 22
Registration at the Doubletree Alsip, 6PM-9PM
Welcome Party at Club Krave (formerly The Edge), 9PM-2AM

Saturday, August 23
Windy City Rodeo - Six Guns Ranch and Arena
Rodeo Slack Events, 11AM (if needed)
Grand Entry, Noon
Performance of the Rodeo, 1PM-5PM
Dancing/Entertainment, 1PM-7PM

ILGRA does plan an organized event on Saturday night. We encourage you to enjoy the nightlife in Chicago and support our sponsor businesses.

Sunday, August 24
Windy City Rodeo - Six Guns Ranch and Arena
Rodeo Slack Events, 11AM (if needed)
Grand Entry, Noon
Performance of the Rodeo, 12:30PM-5PM
Dancing/Entertainment, 12:30PM-7PM

Rodeo Awards Ceremony, Doubletree-Alsip, 9PM

Meet the Champions Party, Club Krave, 10PM-2AM

Shuttle buses will run from Boystown out to the Gay Rodeo event. 



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