Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess 2023
Elizabeth Tibke
Jr. Miss Rodeo Mandan 2023
Maggie Iverson
Miss Rodeo Mandan 2021-22 and 2022-23
Grace Stanke
Grace Stanke, Miss Rodeo Mandan 2022, hangs her hat and parks her horse in Rural West Fargo.
Grace is a level 3 Ladies Competitor in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, has competed in rodeo and horse shows for as long as she can remember and earned her green belt in taekwondo. She studied formal logic and Latin through a classical education program before graduating in 2020. Don’t let that fool you though, rodeo pageants are in her DNA.
She is a former Jr. Miss Rodeo North Dakota Winter Show, a former Fort Ransom Arena Association Princess, and a former Miss Rodeo Ransom County Fair Princess. Now that she has obtained the title of Miss Rodeo Mandan, she is setting her sights to the future and can’t wait to compete for the coveted Miss Rodeo North Dakota.
Talk about a well-rounded person! Grace also grew up being active in 4H, hippology, and gymnastics. After the loss of her dad, Grace has become an activist for concussion education and has the privilege of spending time with world renowned doctors at the Concussion Legacy Foundation. She serves as an active member on the family advisory board with the Concussion Legacy Foundation.
When she’s not in class or studying, you can find this Minnesota State Community College freshman in the gym or with friends. She hates the sound of Styrofoam and whistling but loves going to the dentist and maintaining her color organized closet.
Grace will spend the next year serving as a spokesperson, representative, and role model across legendary North Dakota for the Mandan Rodeo Days Committee.
Even though Grace lives on the far east side of our great state, she loves the Mandan Rodeo Days and can’t wait to see you there!
Tentative Schedule
Sponsorship Dinner: 6 PM
- Arrive and check in with Lindy at the west gate to receive your security badges by 5:30 PM.
Rodeo and Grand Entry: 6 PM
- During the rodeo, each contestant will be helping with the silent auction to help raise money for the Bismarck Cancer Center. Lindy will direct you to Sarah Gratton, Mandan Rodeo Days Charity chair. Her booth will be under the grandstands (subject to change).
Contestant and Judge Check-In Area: 7:30 AM
Horsemanship: 8 AM
Personal Interview and Media Interview at the Baymont: 12 PM
Fashion Show at the Baymont: 1 PM
Rodeo and Grand Entry: 6 PM
- During the rodeo, each contestant will be helping with the silent
auction to help raise money for the Bismarck Cancer Center. Lindy will
direct you to Sarah Gratton, Mandan Rodeo Days Charity Chair. Her
booth will be under the grandstands (subject to change).
Parade Lineup at Fairgrounds: 8 AM
Rodeo, Grand Entry, and Coronation: 6 PM