Community & Business
16 April, 2025
Rodeo royalty sought
NOMINATIONS for the highly anticipated 2025 Mareeba Rodeo Queen competition are now open and this year’s matrons are eagerly encouraging young women in the community to apply.
Annalisa Savaglio will return for her second year as the Matron of Honour and will be joined by first-time matron Andrea Dati.
Both have experience with community events and are enthusiastically planning this year’s competition.
“The competition is a great way for entrants to meet new people, grow in confidence, have fun, and learn many new things,” Ms Savaglio said.
Ms Dati said: “It gives entrants a chance to represent themselves, their sponsors, the rodeo, and the community.”
2022 Rodeo Queen Maia Gambino said young women in the community should sign up for the competition for many reasons.
“The competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, make new friends, and be involved in the community in a number of activities and celebrations,” she said.
“It should also be known that you don’t have to be a cowgirl or typically country to take part in it.
“It broadened my understanding of the show movement and the history of the Mareeba Rodeo.
“I personally gained a lot of self-confidence, and I was grateful to represent Mareeba.”
The beloved community event will once again see young women from across the Mareeba Shire vie for the esteemed titles of Mareeba Rodeo Queen and Princess.
The annual quest attracts young women aged between 16 and 21 from the local community.
The aspiring rodeo ambassadors will be judged based on the qualities needed to represent the rodeo effectively during various engagements.
The competition consists of a three-week program of events, culminating in the highly anticipated crowning ceremony at the downtown parade before the rodeo weekend from 12-13 July.
The Mareeba Rodeo Association has prepared an information guide available on their website which provides all necessary details for those considering entering or sponsoring an entrant.
Entrants and sponsors are encouraged to visit the Mareeba Rodeo website at www.mareebarodeo.com.au/queen-competition to view the information guide and submit their nominations.
Nominations for the 2025 Rodeo Queen competition will close on 25 May.
