The 2019 Queen and Princesses Contest is
​OPEN

Could you be the next Stampede Queen or Princess?

Review the main qualifications below (check out the application for the full list) , and download your application when it is posted on this page. Then, make sure you've attested to your horsemanship abilities by sending in a video (see application for full details of what to include in your video) or submitting this document, signed by a qualified equestrian trainer. 

What do I need to do?
To be a Calgary Stampede Queen or Princess, you must...

- Be able to ride a horse, and be able to demonstrate your abilities by sending in a video or getting a riding instructor to sign and submit the Horsemanship Statement with your application form;
- Be a female between 19 and 24 years of age as of September 1, 2018;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Be a Canadian citizen;
- Have basic social media competency;
- Commit to living within 100 km of Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, if you are successful in the contest;
- Not be married nor have a child, due to the intense time commitment required;
- Have a valid Canadian passport (through to March 2020);
- Have a current, valid driver's license (if crowned, must have a Class 5 licence) and full access to a vehicle;
- Not have a criminal record and consent to a security check.

That's it! Good Luck!

The 2016 Top Ten Queen and Princesses Contestants

Contest Application
File Size:	51 kb
File Type:	docx

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Horsemanship Statement
File Size:	81 kb
File Type:	docx

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