Each year the Miss Rodeo Colorado Committee hosts a Preliminary Pageant with the intent to select contestants for the final Pageant that is held in conjunction with the Greeley Stampede. The Preliminary Pageant is a one day competition held at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, Colorado. The contestants are judged on the categories of Appearance, Personality, and Horsemanship. - The Preliminary Pageant for Miss Rodeo Colorado 2027 is planned for April 18-19, 2026. Please click "Become a Contestant" to download the contestant application and the Miss Rodeo Colorado Rule Book for more details. Applications are due March 15, 2026.