Rodeo Royalty
Rodeo Royalty
Mandan Rodeo Days, presented by Dakota Community Bank & Trust, is excited to celebrate these amazing young ladies, making a difference across the state of North Dakota through their royalty endeavors.
Every year during Mandan Rodeo Days' July 4th performance, we recognize the best queens in the sport of rodeo. Meet the stars representing Mandan in 2026.
Miss Rodeo Mandan
Jaycee Dressler
Howdy! I'm Jaycee Dressler, your Miss Rodeo Mandan 2026. I hang my hat in Richardton, ND where I live and work on our family ranch of 139 years. I am the 21 year old daughter of Roger and Shanna Dressler-Fritz. My siblings and myself are the 7th generation of ranchers, where we aim to keep the ranch flourishing and providing for families across this great nation.
Growing up on our ranch, it was natural for me to fall in love with our cattle, horses, and soon, everything about rodeo. I started rodeo at a very young age and became very passionate about the rodeo community. Over the years, I have achieved many awards between rodeo, 4-H, sports, and even music. But beyond the arena and the ranch, my agricultural background has only sharpened my skills and driven my motivation to always do my best and to produce a better than perfect result, when possible.
As Miss Rodeo Mandan 2026, I plan to promote the values of hard work, sportsmanship, and community involvement that rodeo embodies. I aim to inspire others with these values as I represent the spirit of rodeo with kindness, pride, and enthusiasm and most importantly, faith. It is my honor and pleasure to travel the great state of North Dakota representing the Mandan Rodeo Days that takes place July 1st-4th. We hope to see you this coming July at one of my favorite rodeos of the year.
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Emily Goldade
Jr. Miss Rodeo Mandan
Emily Goldade
My name is Emily Goldade, your Jr. Miss Rodeo Mandan 2026. I was crowned on the 4th of July at the Dale Pahlke Arena and received awards in horsemanship and personality. I'm the 13-year-old daughter of Paul and Lisa Goldade from Wishek, ND. I have an older sister and two younger sisters. YES! A house full of girls.
Over the years my family has been growing a horse business called Beaver Creek Quarter Horses, which involves raising, selling and breaking horses. In this herd we have 18 horses and I own three of them, their names are Flicka, Maddie and Liv.
I am an 8th grader at Wishek Public School and am active in FFA and FBLA. I'm also a member of three horse clubs around my area; Dakota Saddle Club, Beaver Valley Horse Club, and Triple R Coteau. In the summer, I compete in local, 4-H and south central horse shows. I'm also very active in our "badger bunch" 4-H club showing my horses, projects, and my pet bunny, Skippy.
My passion for rodeo has grown this year as I joined JR high rodeo and compete in barrels, pole bending, breakaway roping and goat tying. I have been to two rodeos so far and they were a blast to compete at, I can't wait for more.
I enjoy promoting the sport of rodeo, the western way of life and inspiring younger generations to learn and do what I enjoy and love. I'm very blessed to be a part of the Mandan rodeo royalty, and to represent across the state of North Dakota. Don't forget to join us at Mandan Rodeo Days, July 1st through the 4th at Mandan's Dale Pahlke Arena. See you there!
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Virginia "Ginny" Sauder
Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess
Virginia "Ginny" Sauder
Hi! My name is Virginia Sauder, Ginny for short. I am the 12 year old, color-pink-lovin' daughter of Caleb and Josie Sauder of Donnybrook, North Dakota. I'm the oldest of two sisters and one brother. I go to school in Kenmare, North Dakota where I play the violin and am part of the Sundawgs Wrestling club. I also participate in the Rocky Acres 4-H club, Northern Edge Saddle Club, and the Minot Trail Riders club.
When I'm not traveling around North Dakota for rodeos and activities, you can find me hanging out with my friends, my two dogs Buster and Rolo, and always making time for my two beloved horses, Ghost and Jack. I also really enjoy baking, sewing, and crocheting with my great grandma, Linda. One of my favorite past times is giving horse and riding lessons with my mom, Josie.
In the summer months, when I'm not attending play dates, barrel races, and 4-H shows, you can find me camping, biking, and making memories with my family. In the winter months I really enjoy ice fishing, attending vendor shows, and gearing up for rodeo season that takes me across our great state of North Dakota. My favorite events to participate in are pole bending and goat tying with my horse Jack and running barrels on my horse Ghost.
I was crowned your Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess over the 4th of July at the Mandan Rodeo Days. It's a great time and I hope to see you there!
Royalty Week at MRD
Times tentative and may shift. Confirm at daily check-in with Sandy.
Gates Open
4 PM
July 2, 3 & 4 · Report to front gates
Grand Entry
6 PM
Mounted & ready at North arena gates
Wed
July 1
Slack Day
- 8 AMSlack (not required)
- 4-5 PMOpen arena time
- 5:30 PMCheck in with Sandy
- 6 PMSponsorship Dinner
Thu
July 2
Family Night
- MorningSponsor visits
- AfternoonSponsor visits
- 4 PMGates open · report to front gates
- 6 PMGrand Entry
Fri
July 3
Patriot Night
- 7-8 AMContestant & judges check-in
- 8 AMHorsemanship
- 10 AM-1 PMInterviews
- 1-3 PMFashion Show
- 4 PMGates open · report to front gates
- 6 PMGrand Entry
Sat
July 4
Fireworks Night
- 8 AMParade lineup & float decorating
- 4 PMGates open · report to front gates
- 6 PMGrand Entry
- After 1st EventCoronation
- After PhotosContract signing under hospitality tent
2026 Applications
Download an application below and submit by the deadline. Questions about eligibility, the pageant, or the application itself can go to either co-coordinator.