MCRS 2025 Info

2024 Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contestants by Ronnie Esparza

SCHEDULE - MISS CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS CONTEST

(Horsemanship and Personality & Appearance Judging)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
8:15 A.M. Horsemanship judging begins at Rodeo Complex on the TRACK.
Open to the public. No admission charges.
5:30 P.M. Doors open in the Rodeo Room (enter thru Tunnel 4).
6:00 P.M. Judging of on-stage Personality and Appearance in the California Rodeo Room begins.
Family and friends are welcome. Open to the public and no admission charges.

THURSDAY, JULY 3
ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2025 MISS CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS
Announcement will be made via carodeo.com and the Rodeo’s social media channels.

About the Contest

Photo by Ronnie Esparza

Each July, several young women converge upon Salinas to participate in the challenge of becoming the next Miss California Rodeo Salinas. Contest Chairman Laurie LaVelle and California Rodeo President Steve Davis invite you to join the competition of the Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contest and the celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the California Rodeo Salinas!

The contest winner will receive a $3,000 cash scholarship to be used at the college of her choice, a gold and silver trophy belt buckle, the use of a two-horse trailer for one year, along with many other lovely gifts and the honor of wearing the Miss California Rodeo Salinas gold and silver tiara.

Eligibility
Competition is open to young women 18 – 24 years of age. Contestants must be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2025 without having turned 25 by July 31, 2025. Contestants may enter the contest a maximum of three times, but may only win once.

In order to be eligible, contestants must represent either a recognized horsemen’s organization or another recognized community organization (not commercial). Miss California Rodeo 2025 will have numerous and rewarding opportunities and experiences during her reign. If any contestant entering the 2025 Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contest currently holds a queen title representing another rodeo or horse organization, she will be eligible to compete in our contest with specific conditions outlined in the Contestant Contract. There is no entry fee for the privilege of competing.

Scoring
Contestants are judged on horsemanship (40%), personality (30%), appearance (20%) and scholarship (10%). Horsemanship will include a pattern that demonstrates your horsemanship abilities and a presentation run on your own horse. Each contestant will also participate in a draw for the exchange of contestants’ horses. The same pattern or one similar will be performed by each contestant on the horse selected in the draw. Personality and appearance judging will involve a brief private interview and friendly impromptu questions before an audience. The scholarship section will include a short examination.

Application Process
Applications will will be accepted from February 14th to April 28th.

Once you have made the decision to compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025, you will need to fill out an online application including uploading an essay (between 350 and 500 words, .doc format) and one (1) color 8x10 photo (at least 300 dpi, jpg format) of a head and shoulder shot in western attire with hat and no personal crown or sash. Your photograph and any others taken in connection with the event may be used to publicize the California Rodeo. You will also need to sign the California Rodeo Salinas Release of Liability and Contestant Contract forms via Docusign (via email) by April 28, 2025.

Details about accommodations during the contest can be found in the contestant contract. All contestants must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Upon the acceptance of your application, a detailed information packet will be sent to each contestant. The packet will include guidelines and rules for each category of the contest, a contest itinerary, a list of recommended attire, and more.

If you have questions regarding the application or the contest, please do not hesitate to call the Rodeo Office @ (831) 775-3100 and ask for Laurie LaVelle.

Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 Contest Application

*Due to the requirements of this entry application, you must fill out this form on a desktop (not your mobile phone).

*Please only submit once. You will receive an automatic confirmation that your entry has been received and an email copy of your submitted entry.

*If you do not receive a confirmation email, we did not receive your application.

*The Liability Waiver and Contestant Contract will be emailed to you via Docusign.

Information about accommodations during the contest can be found in the Contestant Contract.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 28th.

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Personal Information

Account info-you must fill out the info below to start your carodeo.com account and fill out form.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Sign up for email updates from California Rodeo Salinas

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Date Of Birth

Father's Name

Father's Phone Number

Father's Email Address

Mother's Name

Mother's Phone Number

Mother's Email

Step Parent's Name, if any

Education

High School Attended

College Attended

Other

Title Information

I am entering as "Miss

Enter the name of the recognized horseman's or community organization you represent (not commercial)

Name of Organization Representing

Contact Person and Title

Address & Phone Number of Organization Representing

UPLOAD YOUR COLOR PHOTO/HEADSHOT HERE

Must be at least 300 dpi and a .jpg Photo size should be at least a 8 x 10 Portrait

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Essay (must be 350-500 words)

Essay must be typed on a separate document (upload below). This essay should cover your special interests and activities that are non-horse related. Also, tell us about any rodeo, horse show and other activities you enjoy or participate in. Be sure to include a description of awards or honors you have received. Please include academic and career goals.

Upload your essay here Must be a word .doc or pdf

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Media Information

Names, Addresses, Telephone Numbers & Email Addresses of Newspapers in your hometown

As a matter of ethical integrity, when you submit your application you have made a commitment to participate in the Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contest. As soon as your application is received and approved, the Miss California Rodeo Committee begins developing time lines, printing advertisement material, purchasing items for each contestant, etc.

By checking the box below you are confirming that you are the individual filling out the application as well as verifying the content and self, and the contact person of the sponsoring organization.

Please only submit once. You will receive an automatic confirmation that your entry has been received and an email copy of your submitted application.

I hereby acknowledge that all information provided is true and accurate.

Signature of Applicant:

DON'T FORGET

The Liability Waiver and Contestant Contract forms must be submitted via Docusign before your application is considered complete.

If you have any questions regarding this application or the contest, please do not hesitate to call the Rodeo Office at 831-775-3100 and ask for Laurie LaVelle.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, we did not receive your application.

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