Miss Auburn Stampede Queen Pageant

Watch for 2009 Miss Auburn Stampede details later this year.

Not just another beauty pageant. These women compete on horseback, are interviewed to determine their knowledge of horsemanship and the sport of rodeo, and also must demonstrate their public speaking skills at the annual Queen’s Dinner. Contestants compete for awards and numerous prizes donated by area merchants.

Local women from 17 to 23 years old are eligible to enter the Miss Auburn Stampede Competition. Those from 12 to 16 years old are eligible to enter the Jr. Miss Stampede Competition. Junior Contestants will be judged during the regular competition. Special awards will be made to all category winners and runners up. There will be awards to all contestants.

Miss Auburn Stampede and Junior Miss Auburn Stampede each receive an official Stampede Championship Silver Buckle by Gist. Miss Auburn Stampede will win a custom-made saddle and Jr. Miss Stampede will win a custom-made headstall and breast collar. Both winners will represent the Stampede throughout the year at other rodeos and public events. Miss Auburn Stampede is also eligible to compete in the Miss Rodeo California pageant. The Auburn Stampede competition is well-known in California as one of the best for grooming winners for the State level.