Become the next Miss Rodeo Illinois
Miss Rodeo Illinois Pageant Association works to select a Miss and a Teen Ambassador of Good Will with horsemanship skills who will promote a positive image of Professional Rodeo (PRCA) and the western way of life, keeping education, leadership and personal growth in the forefront and doing so with the highest level of integrity.
The pageant is held during the Pioneer City Rodeo in Palestine, Illinois. The first Pioneer City Rodeo was held fifty-three years ago on a baseball field in Leaverton Park. The old wooden seats purchased then held only about 3,000 spectators and the ball field lights provided illumination for the night performances.
Today, The Pioneer City Rodeo is one of the premier PRCA Rodeos in Illinois. Welcoming 4,500 rodeo fans every year on Labor Day Weekend.
Who: Young ladies ages 20-26 who have a passion for equine, rodeo, and agriculture! (or 12-19 for our Teen division!)
Miss Rodeo Illinois Pageant Association works to select a Miss and a Teen Ambassador of Good Will with horsemanship skills who will promote a positive image of Professional Rodeo (PRCA) and the western way of life, keeping education, leadership and personal growth in the forefront and doing so with the highest level of integrity.
What: Miss Rodeo Illinois and Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois Pageant
Where: Palestine, Illinois in conjunction with the Pioneer City Rodeo
The pageant is held during the Pioneer City Rodeo in Palestine, Illinois. The first Pioneer City Rodeo was held fifty-three years ago on a baseball field in Leaverton Park. The old wooden seats purchased then held only about 3,000 spectators and the ball field lights provided illumination for the night performances. Today, The Pioneer City Rodeo is one of the premier PRCA Rodeos in Illinois. Welcoming 4,500 rodeo fans every year on Labor Day Weekend.
When: Labor Day Weekend - Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2024
Why: Become Illinois' First Lady of Professional Rodeo, and travel the US and Canada representing the Prairie State! Compete at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant held in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas!
💰 $1,500 educational scholarship awarded to Miss Rodeo Illinois 2025 after the completion of her reign. What you'll need throughout the application:
💬 Information about yourself
📱 Social media handles
🚨 Emergency contact information
📷 Photograph copyright release form
Understanding of the following:
🐴 Equine activity waiver
📋 Release of liability
✅ Contestant eligibilityThe following uploaded documentation:
🎂 Copy of birth certificate or registration of birth
🏥 Copy of health and/or medical insurance
🏠 Proof of residency
🤠 One (1) 8 x 10 vertical color head-and-shoulders photograph
--- If currently holding a title, please omit queen attire
--- Headshot should be in western attire, including a cowboy hat
Entry form deadline is July 15th at 11:59 PM CST.
Entries must be accompanied with a $200 entry fee, postmarked by July 15th and mailed to:
Rosemary Cooper
MRIA President
18000 W State Route 90
Princeville, IL 61559
--- Make checks payable to Miss Rodeo Illinois Association.
Contestants will sign additional documentation the night the winner is announced. See the additional documents on our website www.missrodeoillinois.com.
Upon acceptance of applications, each Contestant will receive an email with more in-depth details on the Pageant. For more information and questions, please contact the Miss Rodeo Illinois National Director, Katie Pfanz at missrodeoillinois2014@outlook.com or 309-635-8427.
Miss Rodeo Illinois
Cowgirls ages 20-26 who are single, never been married nor have dependents are eligible to compete for Miss Rodeo Illinois.
Miss Rodeo Illinois 2025 Contestant certifies she is 20 years of age and she will not be 26 years of age or older the year she competes for Miss Rodeo Illinois 2025. Equally, she will have reached the age of 21 year of age by November 1 of the year 2025 and will not have attained age 27 as of December 31 of 2025.
Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois
Young ladies ages 13-19 with horsemanship skills are eligible to compete for the Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois.
Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois 2025 Contestant certifies she is over 13 years of age and she is not 19 years of age or older, and will not have attained age 19 as of December 31 of 2024
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