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On December 8, 2024, Callie Mueller of Florence, South Dakota was crowned as Miss Rodeo America. Twenty-nine young women, from all across America, competed in the nine day event as part of the festivities surrounding the National Wrangler Rodeo competition held in Las Vegas.
The judging occurred in areas of horsemanship, speaking, personality, appearance, photogenics and a written test. Pageant events included a written test, horsemanship patterns completed on AQHA-sponsored draw horses, speeches, horsemanship and personal interviews, walking in a fashion show, contestant introductions and a performance in a custom-designed Justin Boots boot parade; contestants also attended events around Cowboy Christmas and a round of the National Finals Rodeo. And, of course, the week culminated with the highly anticipated Miss Rodeo America 2026 coronation on Sunday, December 8th.
Callie Mueller is a graduate of South Dakota State University and upon completing her reign as Miss Rodeo America 2025 plans to use her degree in Education and become a Special Education teacher.
