The Methow Valley Horsemen will conduct tryouts for the 2023 Methow Valley Rodeo Queen, which will be held on Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day) at 10 a.m. at the Rodeo Grounds off Twin Lakes Road in Winthrop.
The potential queen must have her own horse and trailer. The young woman selected will represent the Methow Valley for one year, starting Oct. 1, 2022, traveling to multiple rodeos, parades and luncheons.
The tryout consists of riding ability and control of the horse, public speaking and horsemanship.
Interested candidates can simply come to the tryouts on Labor Day. If you have questions, call Lynn Clark at (360) 318-6358 or Dennis Gardner at (509) 846-9880.
Minimum requirements for public appearances are at the ’49ers Day Parade, Winthrop, in May; the Methow Valley Memorial Day Rodeo (two days), Winthrop; Fourth of July Parade, Twisp; Omak Stampede (four days), in August: and Methow Valley Labor Day Rodeo (two days), Winthrop.
