Royalty Youth Program

Royalty Youth Program

Princess and Wranglers

Cave Creek Rodeo Days is excited to continue our Princess and Wrangler youth program. This is an opportunity for young cowgirls and cowboys to participate in parades, community service events and educational opportunities. This is a year round program celebrating our youth and western heritage! Our Princess and Wranglers attend quarterly events to keep the fun going! Attendance is optional to any scheduled event. There is a limit of 15 Princesses and 15 Wranglers per Rodeo year.

Who should apply to be a Princess or a Wrangler:

Anyone ages 5-15 who want to:

  • be a representative of Cave Creek Rodeo and the town of Cave Creek
  • promote western heritage
  • portray good sportsmanship, and high moral and ethical character
  • act, speak, and dress according to the prestige of his/her respective title
  • be of good moral character
  • not use any alcohol, illegal or controlled substances
  • have parents willing to sign and follow our Parent Code of Conduct

Season Dates – January 2025-October 2026

Age Requirements
– 5yr to 15yr
Children under 8, need to be accompanied by a parent.
Children 8 and up will be a 1:4 ratio of chaperone to children.

**Your Princess or Wrangler will not ride a horse during any event. Horsemanship skills are not required.

Residence Requirement – This year we are taking applicants who reside in the following zip codes: 85087, 85086, 85331, 85377, 85262, 85266, 85024, 85085, 85083, 85310, 85027, 85050, 85054, and 85308.

Required Events – CCR Rodeo Parade, 1 night of CCR Rodeo or Mutton Busting. Two Community Events, Three Social Events

Initial Cost – $100.00
Renewal Cost – $50.00 (uniform items replaced are an additional charge)

If you have any questions or need financial assistance please contact via email: queens@cavecreekrodeo.com.

Princesses receive a sash, hat tierra, and Cave Creek Rodeo Princess buckle. Wranglers receive a CCR hat pin and Cave Creek Rodeo Wrangler buckle. All Princess and Wranglers receive a Cave Creek Rodeo logo patch for their shirts and a Wild Rag in rodeo colors. Parents need to supply a white western long sleeve shirt, western jeans, a western belt, boots, and a black hat to complete the uniform. The uniform items provided have a value of $125.00 and is subsidized by a generous grant from Kiwanis supporting our youth program!

Our first event will be the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade on March 22nd in Cave Creek, Arizona. We will have a float in the parade for all the Princesses and Wranglers to ride on, followed by volunteering at the Mutton Bustin’ event on March 23rd at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena.

For future Princess and Wrangler events please contact queens@cavecreekrodeo.com.

Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online September-October 31, 2024. Potential Princess and Wranglers will fill out forms and pay $100 for new applications and $50 for returning applications. Our team will review the applications and choose the 2025 Princess and Wranglers. If you are not chosen, you will be notified and your application fee will be refunded. The new team will be announced at the end of November 2024.

Please read our Code of Conduct and Dress Code for youth and Parents prior to entering an application.

Applications are closed.
Please send an email to queens@cavecreekrodeo.com if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

Applications are closed.
Please send an email to queens@cavecreekrodeo.com if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

Mission – Engaging youth in community service and participation in western events to encourage good citizenship and survival of our western heritage.

Vision – To educate our youth on sportsmanship, public speaking, self-esteem, personality, safety, and respect. We are committed to enhancing each individual’s abilities with learning tools and knowledge.

Values
Be exceptional – give your best effort to everything you do
Care – understand, support and look after each other
Be responsible – be thoughtful in your behavior and own your actions
Do what is right – hold yourselves and others to the highest standard of behavior
Honesty – truth and transparency as moral imperatives
Inclusivity – Nobody is left out or left behind

Rodeo
Encourages
Sportsmanship
Positivity
Education
Community
Teamwork

 

  • We kneel for our faith.
  • We stand for our Country.
  • We live a clean lifestyle with respect to ourselves and others.
  • We have fun and make the best of each event.