Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant

HISTORY OF MISS KANSAS RODEO PAGEANT

The first Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant was held during the 1963 Flint Hills Rodeo.  Contestants were judged on the same criteria as today;  Horsemanship, Appearance and Personality.

In 1981 the pageant was moved to Wichita, Kansas for the Prairie Circuit Rodeo.  In 1984 the competition was held in Colby, Kansas in conjunction with the Thomas County Fair.  MRK is now held in Dodge City, Kansas and the franchise is held by Dodge City Roundup, Inc.  In 1987 the scholarship award was added.  This gives the contestants a chance to further their education with the help of Kansas sponsors.  The Dodge City pageant committee added the Princess contest in 1992 to help young ladies gather interest in the sport of rodeo and the Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant.  This offers younger girls more experience in the pageant competition.  The Princess pageant name changed to the Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas Pageant in 2006.

The pageant is held annually to select a young lady who has the desire and enthusiasm to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the Sport of Rodeo and the State of Kansas.  Miss Rodeo Kansas will represent the state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant held in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WHO IS MISS RODEO KANSAS?
Miss Rodeo Kansas is a young lady who strives to promote the State of Kansas and the Sport of Professional Rodeo, and in so doing, promote the great western way of life. Miss Rodeo Kansas will be a talented, personable horsewoman with the vast knowledge of the Sport of Rodeo, the equine industry, and the State of Kansas. She is a young lady who enjoys travel and had sincere interest in garnering educational experiences which will assist in laying a solid foundation for her future.

WHAT TYPE OF YOUNG LADY DOES THE MISS RODEO KANSAS PAGEANT ATTRACT?

• The young lady who wishes to be representative of her hometown, community, state, and professional rodeo. 
• The young lady who has a desire to travel our state to promote the great western way of life through rodeo and related events. 
• The young lady who portrays unexcelled sportsmanship, high moral and ethical character.
• The young lady who understands and loves the Sport of Rodeo and who has the knowledge of the sport to sell it to someone who has none. 
• The ambitious young lady who is interested in furthering her chosen career through higher education and special training. 
• The young lady who is able to speak intelligently and displays dignity in all situations.

MRK Committee & Board

MRK Sponsors

Former Miss Rodeo Kansas  & Former Miss Rodeo Kansas Princesses

MRK application

MTeenRK application

Rules and Regulations

PRCA Rodeos in Kansas

How to Book MRK for your event