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Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Tryouts

August 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cattlemen's Days Royalty Tryouts.

Cattlemen’s Days is one of Colorado’s oldest rodeos. An important aspect of the events has always been the Cattlemen’s Days Queen and her Court. Many young women have successfully served as the public face of Cattlemen’s Days 4-H and PRCA rodeo contestants and spectators.

Gunnison County women between ages 8 to 24 can compete.

Please see the Royalty Tryout Page for more information and an application.

Tryouts Itinerary

Gunnison County Rodeo Grounds

Draw for Order in each category done day before and posted 

9:00 am – Huddle for introductions & questions in the South end of Grandstands
9:15 am – Horsemanship with horsemanship interview

  • 2026 Queen Sets Pattern for Queen Contestants + Showing at end of Pattern where to ride to and facilitate horsemanship interview with judges
  • 2027 Queen Contestants to Follow in Draw Order (done day before & posted)
  • (Same Order for Princess & Junior Miss)
  • Queen Wave Laps- Following 2026 Queen into Arena

10:45 – 11:00 am Break/Regroup/Change if contestants would like
11:00 am –  Personal Interviews in Draw Order

  • Queen Contestants
  • Princess Contestants
  • Junior Miss Contestants

12:00 pm- Lunch with impromptu questions x2/3

  • Queen + Contestants
  • Princess + Contestants
  • Junior Miss + Contestants

Once the morning events have concluded, the contestants and royalty committee will meet to talk about logistics of the Coronation Event. Contestants will return to the Fred Field Cement room by 4:30 to assist with the event, participate in the fashion show and answer one last impromptu questions during dinner.

Results will be tallied after Dinner

Announcement of 2027 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty

Signing of Contracts

All times are approximate; depending on the number of contestants the times may be altered appropriately.

Best of luck to everyone trying out! We look forward to seeing you!

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