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The contest offers three divisions, Queen, Princess and JR Princess, and is open to young ladies ranging in age from 6 to 25. Contestants who are passionate about Fair and Rodeo, who are good horsewoman and who embrace Mariposa's western rural lifestyle are encouraged to apply!
 

The Rodeo Royalty Committee hosts an introduction meeting for contestants, and a horse qualifier the first Sunday of June. 


The first Saturday of August is the horsemanship and interview portion of the contest, and the second Saturday of August is the onstage performances and crowning which take place at the dinner, held at the fairgrounds.


The committee is hosting an introduction meeting for contestants on June 4th as well
as clinics focusing on public speaking, poise and horsemanship that will be offered in
June and July.


Applications will be available at the Fairgrounds office or online at the following
organizations:


mariposafair.com
mariposafof.com
mariposamtnriders.com


If you would like more information about the contest, having the current rodeo royalty attend your event or if you would like to provide a donation to the program, please contact:

Jeanne Casner at 209-769-4285 rodeoroyaltymariposa@gmail.com

Also, check out our Facebook page Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty for current happenings! This program is administrated by the Mariposa Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation, a non-profit organization who is dedicated to keep the fairgrounds open now, and for future generations to enjoy.

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If you would like these young ladies to make an appearance or assist at your local event, please contact Jeanne Casner at: rodeoroyaltymariposa@gmail.com

(209) 769-4285

2024 - 2025 Royalty

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The 2024 - 2025 crowned royalty is:

Rodeo Queen - Heely Patterson

Princess - Lauren Roderick

Junior Princess - Aurora Kelling

2023 - 2024 Royalty

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Tillyanna Healy

Rodeo Queen

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Emily Ramsey

Princess

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Ellyson "Elly" Krull

Junior Princess

The 2021-2022 crowned Queen, Desiree Turck along with Princess Emma Maire will retain their titles for the 2022-2023 season.

2022 - 2023 Royalty

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Desiree Turck

Rodeo Queen

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Emma Marie

Princess

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Averi Rold

Junior Princess

2021 - 2022 Royalty

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Desiree Turck

Rodeo Queen

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Emma Marie

Princess

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Averi Rold

Junior Princess

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2020 - 2021 Royalty

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Victoria Smith

Rodeo Queen

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Tillyanna Healey

Princess

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Daniele Turck

Junior Princess

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