24th Annual SHOW-ME STATE RODEO – Rhinestones in the Rough
General Information
The Missouri Gay Rodeo Association (MGRA) is celebrating 32 years, 1986 - 2018. We are a 501 (c) (3) corporation who produces The Show-Me State Rodeo each year during Labor Day weekend. We are an affiliated chapter of the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) who sanctions the rodeo. We are an all-volunteer organization and any profits we make from the rodeo are given back to our community by donating to our Charity Partner, KC Passages.
The MGRA board of directors is working diligently to produce the Show-Me State Rodeo in 2018. We invite all contestants and spectators to join us for a great weekend at Emiliano's Ranch and Arena and the Show-Me State Rodeo.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
August 31- Sept 2, 2018 (Rodeo will be on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:00 am)
Emiliano's Ranch and Arena (Formerly Lone Wolf Arena)
22801 State Line Rd, Bucyrus, MO 66013
Contestant Information
Mail in registrations to this address:
MGRA
Contestant Registration
PO Box 45073
Kansas City, MO 64171
On-Line PRE-Registration open from Saturday, July 28th – Friday, August 15th 10:00 pm MDT
All IGRA rules and regulations will be adhered to for the Show-Me State Rodeo.
Registration for rodeo weekend will be Friday, Aug 31, 2018 from 6 – 9 PM at the arena.
Late Registration & Late Fee Policy:
Late registrations will be accepted. Late Fee Policy is in effect.
Contestants who register after the preregistration period has expired shall be assessed a late fee of $50.
A late fee of $50 shall be assessed to all preregistered contestants adding rough stock events after the preregistration period has expired.
This fee applies only to contestants who have been assigned a four (4) digit IGRA contestant number more than thirty (30) days prior to registration date.
Payout for the Show-Me State Rodeo shall follow IGRA guidelines.
New Contestants:
The New Contestant Meeting will be at 8:30 am, September 1, 2018.
Rodeo begins at 9:00 am.
Point of Contact:
Garland Rankine, Rodeo Director - Garland@mgra.us
Angela Parker, Assistant Rodeo Director - apleerodeos@yahoo.com
Kim Paige, MGRA President - Kim@mgra.us
MGRA, PO Box 45073, Kansas City, MO 64171, info@mgra.us
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Rodeo Officials
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Official
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Rodeo Running Order of Events:
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Head Judge
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Rick Jones
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Calf Roping on Foot
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Judge
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Terry Covington
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Steer Deco
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Judge
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Jody Harvey
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Mounted Break Away
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Student Judge
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Greg Tinsley
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Team Roping
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Arena Director
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Dolores (Dee) Zuspann
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Grand Entry (Noon)
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Arena Director Assistant
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Ranch Saddle Bronc
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Arena Crew Coordinator
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Chute Dogging
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Chute Coordinator
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Denise Reinhart-Stange
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Pole Bending
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Secretary
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Ron Trusley
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Steer Riding
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Asst. Secretary
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Goat Dressing
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Score Keeper
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Ed Labrash
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Barrel Race
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Auditor
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Flag Race
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Asst. Auditor
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Wild Drag Race
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Announcer
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Bull Riding
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Announcer Assistant
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Stall Fees/Horse Information:
The one free horse stall only applies for 3 Days (Friday through Monday Morning or Thursday through Sunday) of the rodeo weekend.
Any additional Stall Fees are noted as below
$25 per additional horse stall for the weekend (3 Days)
$25 per tack stall for the weekend (3 Days)
$25 per day per stall for any days over 3 days.
Contestants requiring more than three stalls will be charged $25/Day/Stall
$50 late fee for contestants requiring stalls who did not pre-register
Payment due at time of check in, to be collected by Barn Manager:
Barn Manager, Kim Paige - kpaige5303@gmail.com
Rodeo Grounds & RV Information:
Emiliano's Ranch and Arena
22801 State Line Rd, Bucyrus, MO 66013
Contact Barn Manager to reserve your RV Spot.
Due to county ordinance, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE VIEWING AREA OF THE VENUE. Please be prepared to keep your pets inside your RV or camping area. Pets will not be allowed to run free in any area of the rodeo grounds.
Host Hotel Information:
Host Hotel - COMFORT INN & SUITES, Harrisonville, MO
2304 South Commercial Street, Harrisonville, MO, 64701
Phone: (816) 884-4124
Group Rate Under MGRA or Missouri Gay Rodeo Association
King Suite - $94.99 + Tax
King Room - $84.99 + Tax
Queen Double Room - $84.99 + Tax
Reservations need to be made by August 10th, 2018 by calling the hotel.
Group Rate reservations can't be made on line.
Hotel Link for additional information - Comfort Inn & Suites
Hotel is 22 miles (25 - 30 Minutes) to the Emiliano's Ranch (formerly Lone Wolf) Arena.
IGRA Board Meeting:
IGRA Board Meeting will be held at the Harrisonville Community Center at 2400 Jefferson Parkway, Harrisonville, MO (5 minutes away from the hotel)
AWARDS Dinner and Ceremony:
MGRA will be once again hosting a catered awards dinner at the Arena starting at 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 2nd for $15/Person. Tickets can be purchased at the rodeo. The awards Ceremony will begin at 8:00 pm.
