General Information
The 40 th Anniversary Arizona Gay Rodeo will be February 13-15, 2026 at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds – 7811 S 29 th Ave – Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona. The venue is located on the southeast corner of South 29 th Avenue and West Baseline Road. The rodeo is an IGRA-sanctioned rodeo, and all 2026 IGRA Rules apply. Pets are not allowed on the rodeo grounds or in the pavilion; only service animals are allowed.
Start time for the rodeo is 10:00 am Saturday-February 14 and Sunday-February 15. The ticket office and gate to the venue will open at 8:00 am each day. The awards ceremony will be at 7:00 pm Sunday-February 15.
Rodeo events include: Bull Riding, Steer Riding, Chute Dogging, Calf Roping on Foot, Mounted Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race, Team Roping, Steer Decorating, Wild Drag Race, and Goat Dressing.
A full-service bar will be open in the pavilion at 4:00 pm Friday and 10:00 am Saturday and Sunday.
“Games on the Green” (a variety of games for kids and adults) will take place on the grass outside the pavilion from noon until 5:00 pm Saturday and from noon until 4:00 pm Sunday.
Parking
There is a $10.00 parking fee per vehicle each day beginning at 4:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday. This fee is charged by the venue and is totally out of AGRA’s control.
TICKETS
Rodeo admission is $25.00 each day – Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are for individual days, and discounted weekend tickets are not available. No charge for children 12 and younger.
Tickets may only be purchased on the AGRA website (
www.agra-phx.com), from Charlie’s Phoenix as part of their Party Bus Package, or at the ticket booth on the rodeo grounds.
Avoid scams: AGRA does not sell tickets, vendor spaces, sponsorships, etc. through any third-party resellers or websites.
Avoid people claiming to have tickets for sale on social media. If you have questions about suspicious activity, please contact info@agra-phx.com
Ticket transfers can only be made by contacting info@agra-phx.com, not by individuals or resellers.
Host Hotel
The host hotel is the Green Tree Hotel Phoenix West (formerly Holiday Inn Phoenix West) at 1500 N 51 st Avenue in Phoenix. The hotel is on the west side of N 51 st Avenue just north of I-10. Room rates, reservation link, and detailed information are available under the “host hotel” link. The rodeo venue is approximately 8.9 miles from the hotel.
Shuttle Service
Limited complimentary shuttle service will be available for hotel guests Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the host hotel to the rodeo venue and return. You will need to advise the hotel front desk staff the days/times you want to use the shuttle.
Vendors
Vendor spaces are available both inside the pavilion and on the outside patio. Vendor information and application can be found under the “vendors” link.
Party Buses
Party buses will run from Charlie’s to the rodeo grounds and return to Charlie’s Saturday and Sunday on a pre-determined schedule. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Information is available under the “party buses” link.
RV Park
The rodeo RV Park is located at West Baseline Road and South 29 th Avenue (on the west side of 29 th Avenue – just across from the entrance to the rodeo venue parking lot) in Phoenix.
RV Park check-in starts at noon Thursday-February 12, 2026. All rigs and equipment must be off the grounds by noon Monday-February 16, 2026.
There are no water or electricity hookups.
Price is $20.00 per rig/per space/per night.
For reservations and/or questions, email agrarvpark@gmail.com. Please include rig size and number of people camping with you. You will receive a confirmation email; and you will pay upon arrival/check-in at the RV Park.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
(Unless otherwise noted, all activities will be at Corona Ranch & Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29 th Avenue – Laveen, AZ)
Thursday – February 12
Charlie’s/AGRA Mini Rodeo • 9:00 pm
(Event at Charlie’s – 727 W Camelback Rd – Phoenix)
Friday – February 13
AGRA Rodeo School • 9:00 am
Contestant Registration • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Complimentary Dinner Buffet • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Entertainers/Performers/Dancing (in pavilion) • 7:00 pm
Saturday – February 14
Gates Open • 8:00 am
New Contestants Meeting • 9:00 am
Rodeo Start Time • 10.00 am
Community Sheep Riding (Saturday only) • After Team Roping
Games on the Green • Noon – 5:00 pm
Entertainment/Performers/Dancing (in pavilion) • Noon
Sunday – February 15
Gates Open • 8:00 am
Rodeo Start Time • 10:00 am
Community Goat Dressing (Sunday only) • After Goat Dressing
Entertainment/Performers/Dancing (in pavilion) • 11:00 am
Games on the Green • Noon – 4:00 pm
Catered Dinner • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Awards Presentations • 7:00 pm
Monday – February 16
Survivors Brunch at Charlie’s • 11:00 am
After Rodeo Show & Party at Charlie’s with Pussy LeHoot • 1:00 pm
Note: Rodeo start time is subject to change up to two (2) weeks prior to rodeo depending on the number of pre-registrations received.