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 2026 is planned for April 19, 2025.  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, 2025.