Rodeo Court left to right: Queen Devyn Varbel, Princess Monique Moreno and Junior Princess Nadette Moreno,
Fair Court left to right: Junior Princess Stefanie Grooms, Princes Kara Clement and Queen Shelby Gillette.
June 7, 2019 - Orientation and Registration @ 6:30-8pm Fabian Garcia Classroom 140 West University
June 30, 2019 - Sponsorships,Wallet and 8x10 photos due @ 3:00pm Fabian Garcia Classroom, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
August 4, 2019 - Mandatory Rehearsal 3:30pm, NM Farm and Ranch
August 10-11, 2019 - Queen and Princess Pageant NM Farm and Ranch and NMSU Rodeo Arena.
Pageant Events Location
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum and NMSU Rodeo Arena
About the Pageant
The purpose of the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo Queen and Princess Pageant is to select young ladies as official representatives of the SNMSF&R. The Queens along with their courts will serve as ambassadors of the SNMSF&R to the general public, exhibiting excelled sportsmanship, high moral and ethical standards. They should be able to speak intelligently, with authority, and with knowledge of the SNMSF&R and Southern New Mexico.
Fair Contest
The Fair contest is a combination of a Fair commercial, demonstration, speech, impromptu question, interview and written test, along with modeling. The demonstration must be your Fair entry. Age category for hte Queen is 16 to 20 years., Princess 13 to 15 years, Junior Princess 9 to 12 years, and Pee Wee 5 to 8 years. Age category is determined based on the age as of January 1st.
Rodeo Contest
The Rodeo contest is a combination of horsemanship and speech, impromptu question, interview, and written test, along with modeling. The Rodeo Queen will represent the Southern New Mexico State Fair at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque the following year. Age category for the Queen is 17 to 22 years, Princess 13 to 16 years, and Junior Princess 9 to 12 years.
Contestant Forms
Print and Fill Out Forms Below
Bring to Orientation & Registration
