Rodeo Royalty

Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess 2023

Elizabeth Tibke

Hey there rodeo fans! I’m your Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess 2023, Elizabeth Tibke. I was crowned at the Last Crack at the Track on July 4, 2022, during the Mandan Rodeo Days celebration. If you weren’t there, you missed out on one amazing celebration!
 
I’m the daughter of Shawn and Rebecca Tibke of Wilton, ND. I have two older sisters, Tatyanna and Brook, a niece named Raelynn, a horse, two dogs, four chickens, and too many cats to count. I attend Washburn Public School and participate in basketball, volleyball, and band. 
 
I found my love of pageants after watching my older sister, Tatyanna, compete and hold titles such as: Miss Rodeo Triple R Coteau and Miss Rodeo Mandan. But I’ve always had my own passion for rodeos and a love of animals. It all started when I was knee high to a grasshopper and still in diapers.
 
In fact, I won my first princess title when I was six years old for TR 4 Heart and Soul. But don’t let this sweet face fool you, my absolute favorite past time is being outdoors training and riding my horse, Ellie May. We are learning so much together as a team and I’m excited to show her off at the Mandan Rodeo this year as well as barrel racing. I’m a proud member of the National Barrel Horse Association, North Dakota District 3. 
 
My goal while having the title of Miss Rodeo Mandan Princess is to influence others to follow their dreams. Life is too short to have regrets so always remember, every dream is within reach if you work towards it.
 
This year’s celebration is making history as we kick off in our very own, brand-new complex! Slack starts on July 1st and the rodeos will be every night on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Jr. Miss Rodeo Mandan 2023

Maggie Iverson

Mesmerizing, breathtaking, and exciting! And I’m not just talking about my horse. Hi, I’m Maggie Iverson and I’m your very FIRST Jr. Miss Rodeo Mandan 2023.
 
Langdon, ND is where I call home with my parents, Jon and Carissa Iverson, my cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I’m a member of 4H, archery, 4H Hippology, Science Olympia, and horse lessons in Western and English styles.  I’m a State winner in Hippology judging and Quiz Bowl.  I love my chickens and show them each year at the county and state levels in 4H and in open classes.  My chickens, ducks, turkeys, and bantams breeding groups have won Grand Champion at the North Dakota State Fair.  I have a special chicken named Angelica who is a blue frizzle who has won reserve best of Show overall. I love my animals and love spending a lot of time caring for them.  
 
In Science Olympia I am also a regional and state winner in ornithology and the solar system. I also built an electric airplane; which placed at regionals. 
 
I love bringing my different animals to the residents of local nursing homes. The residents faces when they see my pets are my favorite thing. 
 
I would love to share with you my platform about neurodivergent ADHD/ADD and the issues that surround ADHD such as dyslexia, dysgraphia. I know that life can be difficult when one is adjusting and learning how to work and manage the stressors that come with these diagnoses but don’t feel like you’re alone. I‘m all of this and more! And I refuse to let anything stand in my way of my goals and dreams!  
 
I was crowned on the 4th of July, during the Mandan Rodeo Days, at the Last Crack at the Track and I can’t wait for the new memories that will be made in our new permanent facility. I hope to see you at the Mandan Rodeo Days, July 2-4 of 2023 for concerts, action-packed rodeos, and the best fireworks show in the state!

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

There is a $50 entry fee that can be mailed to Lindy Gandy at:
4740 N 19th St. #304 Bismarck, ND 58503
 
Additionally, the entry fee can be paid via Venmo (contact Lindy for more details).