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Rodeo Queens of Auburn

The Gold Country Pro Rodeo Queens Program invites young women to represent rodeo tradition, community involvement and western values as proud ambassadors throughout Auburn and beyond.

Queen application

Rodeo tradition · Community pride

More than a crown. A commitment to excellence.

Rodeo queens represent the highest standards of character, leadership and professionalism. They are confident, well-rounded individuals with a strong knowledge of rodeo, horsemanship and their community, and they uphold the sport's values in and out of official attire.

Gold Country Pro Rodeo queen contestants in pink shirts and white hats with contestant sashes

Rodeo queen on a palomino horse under the arena lights holding flags

Rodeo royalty

The 2025 royalty court

Miss Gold Country Pro Rodeo
Lilly Ekberg
Involved in rodeo with the Flying U Rodeo Company since the age of four, Lilly brings a strong foundation in horsemanship, rodeo tradition and community service. Outside the arena she serves as a 911 dispatcher in law enforcement, supporting first responders and her community.
Jr. Miss Gold Country Pro Rodeo
Belle Saul
A high school sophomore, Belle competes in gymkhana with the California Gymkhana Association alongside her horse, Sugar. When she's not riding, she enjoys dancing, staying active and representing the rodeo community.
Young Miss Gold Country Pro Rodeo
Penelope Hagman
Penny loves attending rodeos as visiting royalty, meeting younger girls who look up to the queens, and encouraging others to run for their own titles and chase their rodeo dreams.
Little Miss Gold Country Pro Rodeo
River Avilla
The rodeo's first-ever Little Miss, River is an avid youth competitor in barrel racing and junior rodeo, and loves inspiring other little cowgirls to chase big dreams.