The Beauty of Rodeo
Embody Elegance, Embrace Beauty, Promote Rodeo!
We have been so thankful over the years for the amazing young ladies that come out to compete in this amazing opportunity to support Jim Bowie Days Rodeo and Celebration.
We have two divisions in the Queen Contest, Miss and Little Miss Jim Bowie Days. The age groups are 6-13 and 14-21.
This Queen Competition provides amazing prizes, scholarship opportunities, and life changing experiences. We would love to see more young ladies share in the benefits and take their place as our promoter of Jim Bowie Days Rodeo and Celebration, the town of Bowie, and the sport of rodeo.
Contest Contact
Email: Miss Jim Bowie Days Pageant
Mailing Address:
Queen Contest
P.O. Box 54
Bowie, Texas 76230
QUEEN NEWS
OFFICIAL RULES
There will be a REQUIRED Queen Contestant Meeting on June 1st, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Bowie Rodeo Grounds.
General Rules
Contestants must never have been married, pregnant, or have children.
No current titleholders may enter.
Titleholders may not compete for another title during their reign, except with approval for Miss or Teen Miss UPRA.
Contestants must adhere to a western dress code: hat, belt, boots, long sleeve shirt, and pants.
Contestant numbers will be assigned randomly.
Grievances must be submitted in writing within two weeks of the rodeo’s conclusion (by July 12, 2025).
Titleholders must maintain behavior representing the values of Jim Bowie Days. Misconduct may result in dismissal.
Contestants must follow all deadlines and the official pageant itinerary.
Ticket Sales Requirement
Each contestant is required to sell 50 general admission rodeo tickets.
Additional sales can earn bonus points:
51–75 tickets: +5 points
76–100 tickets: +5 more points (max bonus points = 10)
Sell more than 100? Fantastic — there’s no cap on community support!
Scholarship Information
The Miss Jim Bowie Days titleholder will receive a college scholarship upon successful completion of her reign.
Must provide proof of high school graduation and college enrollment.
Funds are paid directly to the college.
Titleholder has up to two years after high school graduation to claim the scholarship.
Judging Categories
A panel of three judges will evaluate contestants in:
Horsemanship
Contestants must ride their own horse.
Pattern performance, interviews, and queen lap are all judged.
Attire: White button-down, dark jeans, hat, boots, belt
Little Miss contestants may skip dismount if needed.
Interview
Private, 10-minute session with judges
Western attire: hat, boots, belt (pants or skirt allowed)
Modeling
Contestants will model a formal western dress with hat, boots, and belt.
Judged on appearance and stage presence.
Speech
1.5 to 2-minute speech on a western-themed topic of the contestant’s choice
Given immediately after modeling.
Impromptu Question
One live, on-stage question to test personality and thinking on the spot.
Little Miss contestants will answer two impromptu questions instead of delivering a speech.
