2026 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Program Informational Meeting

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, 5:15 pm 
Located on the Grandstands
Come learn about the program, program changes & ask questions!

2026 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Tryouts

Sunday, September 14th, 2025, 1:00 pm
Gunnison County Fairgrounds
Start at South End of Grandstands

Exhibitions offered & encouraged- No application needed.
Please contact Sara Dobie if interested 970-275-8985

Royalty Titles Defined

All title holders must live in or have a permanent address in the Gunnison County area or Lake City area.

Cattlemen’s Days Queen- She is no less than 16 years of age and no more than 24 years of age as of January 1st, 2026.

Cattlemen’s Days Princess- She is no less than 12 years of age and no more than 15 years of age as of January 1st, 2026.

Cattlemen’s Days Jr. Miss- She is no less than 8 years of age and no more than 11 years of age as of January 1st, 2026.

The Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo Royalty (Queen, Princess, & Jr. Miss) serve as ambassadors for the Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo & Fair. The Royalty represents Cattlemen’s Days as well as the community with the highest level of poise and integrity. Each lady recognizes the importance of promoting and preserving the Western Heritage in the Gunnison Valley. Cattlemen’s Days is the longest consecutively running Rodeo in Colorado, with this year being the 126th year, thanks to the incredible individuals on the Cattlemen’s Days Committee and those preserving the Western Heritage in the Gunnison Valley.

Please download and read the Royalty Tryout Application Packet and the Code of Conduct before filling out the application. It includes eligibility, requirements, expectations, and information regarding the Royalty Program.

2026 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Tryout Application Packet (PDF, 161 KB)

2026 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Handbook & Code of Conduct (PDF, 146 KB)

Questions? Please contact Sara Dobie at 970-275-8985 or email her at  cattlemensdaysrodeoroyalty@gmail.com.