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Giddy up! It's time to apply to be next year's Chelan County Rodeo Queen

Try out to be the next Chelan County Fair Rodeo Queen! Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2024.

For more information, contact Kristen Mattson at kristenmattson7@yahoo.com. Download the 2024-2025 application

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 23 years old.
  • Must be attending high school or recently graduated from high school.
  • Be a resident of either Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan or Grant counties.
  • Must have riding and horsemanship skills.
  • Be able to attend a two-hour, mandatory orientation at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2024, at the Tillicum Riders Club House, adjacent to the Chelan County Fairgrounds in Cashmere.

The Rodeo Queen Pageant will be Oct. 13, 2024. Contestants will be judged on personal interview, horsemanship, modeling, speech presentation and impromptu questions.

The 2024-2025 queen will be presented with a variety of awards, sponsored items and royalty accessories to be worn during the year of her reign. She will participate in a year of community events, public speaking, parades, luncheons and rodeos while serving as a goodwill ambassador for the Chelan County Fair and Rodeo.

The 2024-2025 Queen will replace Queen Austyn Robinson (photo above), who reigned over this past year.

Last Updated: 09/12/2024 10:38 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 13
    Aug 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 13
    Aug 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on August 13, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 08
    Aug 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 05
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 02
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Aug. 2, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 2.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility