Rodeo Royalty

2024 Miss U.P. Rodeo

Calli Niemi

Hello Everyone,

My name is Calli Niemi and I am 17-years old, I live in the small town of Bessemer, Michigan and I am your new 2024 Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen!! I am beyond excited to represent and share my love for the sport of rodeo! When I was younger and attended rodeos with my family, I would admire the queens and told my parents some day that would be me! Did I think it was possible, maybe, but here I am today and absolutely ecstatic for all the adventures that lay ahead in the year to come! I owe a special thank you to all my sponsors, the rodeo board members, Caitlyn Looby and my parents! Without these incredible people my dreams would not be a realtiy today. I am so thankful for each and every one of you who have supported me on my journey in any way so far! Remember to always chase your dreams.

Yours Truly, Miss U.P. 2024 Rodeo Queen, Calli Niemi

2024 U.P. Rodeo Princess

Addison Kakuk

Hello everyone,

My name is Addison Kakuk. I am 13 years old and from Stephenson, MI. When I heard my name for the awards and the princess title I was filled with joy and excitement. A little about me……..Last year I was the 2023 Carney Round Up Rodeo Princess, and enjoyed representing and volunteering throughout the year. I am looking forward to representing the sport of rodeo and the U.P. with my new title. I have been involved in rodeo and horse shows since I was 6 years old. I am also on the volleyball, basketball, and track teams in middle school and an active member of student council. I would like to give a huge thank you to my sponsors and family for supporting me on this journey. I couldn’t have done it without you. I look forward to making you all proud in the year to come.

~Yours truly, 2024 U.P. Championship Rodeo Princess, Addy Kakuk

Contestant Information

Thank you for your interest in the Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen & Princess competition. Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen and Princess have the distinct honor of representing the only P.R.C.A rodeo in the state of Michigan, the U.P. Championship Rodeo. During their title year both the queen and the princess will represent the U.P. Championship Rodeo at events and other rodeos throughout the U.P. and the Upper Midwest.

Eligibility

The queen pageant is open to young women ages 16 to 24 while the princess pageant is open to girls ages 11 to 15. Contestants do not need to reside in the U.P. or even Michigan, girls from all over are eligible to vie for the titles.

As Miss U.P. Rodeo I have a motto of “Be Fearless”. Often times in our world today, kids are scared to be outside of their comfort zone. As Miss U.P. Rodeo, I love being that role model who can help the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls to “Be Fearless” when it comes to their dreams. Being a rodeo queen has so many amazing opportunities for meeting new friends, improving your horse skills, improving your rodeo knowledge, making lifelong memories, becoming a role model and teaching the next generation the western way of life. I encourage you to compete for a title! Win or lose, there are so many amazing opportunities gained from this experience. – Zoey Poupore, Miss U.P. Rodeo 2022

Judging

Contestants will be judged in the following categories-

Horsemanship
Rodeo Knowledge
Personality
Personal Interviews
Appearance
Extemporaneous Questions

Prizes

Miss U.P. Rodeo and U.P. Rodeo Princess will receive an award belt buckle, a traveling crown, and chaps. Miss U.P. Rodeo will receive a $1,000 educational scholarship. Each age division will be given awards in horsemanship, rodeo knowledge, appearance, public relations and 1st runner-up. Miss Congeniality will be awarded to the young lady voted on by her peers.