Western Stampede Royalty Contest


The Western Stampede Royalty serve as ambassadors for the rodeo and participate in other rodeos and parades to promote the Western Stampede. Applications will be available soon for the Western Stampede Royalty Contest.

Contestants compete for a $1,000 scholarship and prizes including a saddle, tiara, breast collar, banner, belt buckle, and the opportunity to represent the Western Stampede, a West Jordan tradition since 1954.

How to Participate

The contest will be held on Saturday May 4th at the West Jordan City Arena and West Jordan City Hall. Questions? Email events@westjordan.utah.gov for more information.

Click here to download the 2024 application. Submit your application to: events@westjordan.utah.gov

Application deadline is April 25th.

2023 Royalty Winners


Rachel Whitehead, Raegan Wilson and Olivia Parker were crowned your 2023 Western Stampede Royalty!

Rachel Whitehead

Rodeo Queen

Rachel Whitehead is the daughter of Doug and Nikki Whitehead of Spanish Fork, Utah. She is 15 years old and will attend Spanish Fork High School as a sophomore in the fall. She holds a 4.0 GPA, is an honor roll student and the vice president of her local 4H.

Raegan Wilson

1st Attendant

Hi! I’m Raegan Wilson, a proud resident of South Jordan, Utah. I value God, Family, and Country. Horses and the Western way of life are my greatest passions. I plan to study Veterinarian Science at Utah State University.

Olivia Parker

2nd Attendant

Olivia Parker, a senior at Pleasant Grove High School, lives in Pleasant Grove with her parents, Eric and Tammy Parker. She is an active member of FFA and Schows Equine 4H. Olivia finds joy in working at a local nursery and caring for various plants.