Big Bend Round Up Royalty

Application Now Open!

2026 Queen Application

During the competition, contestants will be evaluated in several key areas, including horsemanship, public speaking, personality, equestrian knowledge, and familiarity with the Big Bend Round-Up & NCW Fair. While awards will be presented in multiple categories to recognize individual accomplishments, only one contestant will earn the distinguished title of 2026 Big Bend Round-Up Queen.

The 2026 Queen will embark on an extraordinary year serving as a goodwill ambassador for the fair, rodeo, and our communities. Her reign will include appearances at parades, luncheons, public speaking engagements, rodeo performances, and other community events. Throughout this journey, she will represent the Big Bend Round-Up and NCW Fair with professionalism, grace, and enthusiasm, building strong relationships with sponsors, fans, community leaders, and those she meets along the way.

Applicant Must:

Live within 65 Mile Radius of: Douglas, Chelan, Grant or Okanogan Counties
Have NO criminal record
Have equestrian experience and a horse available to them for the entire year of 2026.
Must be 16+
Must be under the age of 25
Must be attending or have graduated from high school
Must have reliable transportation for themselves & their horse
Contestants must be honest and reliable with good moral standards and integrity