February
10, 2015-Salinas, CA-Big Week in
Salinas is the week surrounding the California Rodeo Salinas. It is filled with community events such as
parades, concerts, barbecues and the prestigious Miss California Rodeo Salinas
contest. Young ladies travel from all over the state of California to compete
for this coveted title in hopes of representing the largest Rodeo in California.
The winner will act as an ambassador who travels to events like Rodeo parades
and Ag Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Miss California Rodeo Salinas
educates people about the traditions and events here in Salinas as well as the
rodeo industry as a whole.
The contest consists
of horsemanship, personality, appearance and scholarship categories. The 2015
contest will begin on Wednesday July 15th and Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2014
Jynel Gularte will pass the title on to the winner during the opening
performance of the California Rodeo Salinas Thursday July 16th. The contest winner will receive a $2,500 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
gifts and the privilege of wearing the Miss California Rodeo Salinas gold and
silver tiara.
Competition is open
to young women 18-21 years of age. Contestants must be at least 18 years old by
July 1, 2015 without having turned 22 by July 31, 2015. In order to be
eligible, contestants must be sponsored by either a recognized horsemen’s
organization or another recognized community organization (not commercial).
Please note that Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2015 will have numerous
rewarding opportunities and experiences during her reign. Therefore, if any
contestant entering the 2015 Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest currently
holds a queen title representing another rodeo or organization, her reign must
have ended prior to the start of the 2015 Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest
in order to compete.
Entries will be accepted
starting on February 13, 2015. The deadline for entering the Miss California
Rodeo Salinas contest is May 4, 2015. Entries
must be postmarked by May 4th, 2015. Full contest details and applications can be
found at http://www.carodeo.com/p//mcrs2015info
and
can also be picked up at the
California Rodeo Office at 1034 North Main Street in Salinas Monday through
Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call the Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contest Chairman
Laurie LaVelle at 831-775-3100 for more information. The contest is sponsored
by The Laurel Inn Motel & Conference Center.
About the California Rodeo
The California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 16-19,
2015. The California Rodeo Association is a not-for-profit organization that
strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas
and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations
through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year round
operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donation of our facility,
vending and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the
California Rodeo Association returns between $200,000 and $300,000 annually to
local non-profits. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log
on to www.CARodeo.com or
call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775.3100. 'Like' the California Rodeo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CARodeoSalinas or follow us on twitter @CaliforniaRodeo for
updates, photos and more.
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