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Meet our Rodeo Queens

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Miss Days of '76 2026
Bethany Behrendt

Bethany Behrendt is the 21-year-old daughter of Cory and Kara Behrendt. She lives on a small hobby farm where she grew up in Farmington, Minnesota. Bethany currently attends the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she is pursuing a pre-veterinary degree. Some of her hobbies include showing livestock, spending time with family, and mentoring youth. She has found success in 4-H, FFA, and open shows with her horses and livestock. Bethany also enjoys teaching others about rodeo and agriculture. Her involvement in the rodeo industry began in 2019 when she was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Minnesota. Bethany’s passion for rodeo grew as she had the opportunity to travel to many events and learn how kind the rodeo communities are. She enjoys promoting the message of always being you, always helping others, and always asking for help because that is what is important in life.

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Jr Miss Days of '76 2026
Keaton Keil

Keaton Keil is the 16-year-old daughter of Brady and Ashley Keil of Pierre, South Dakota. This fall, Keaton will be a junior at Stanley County High School, where she takes Advanced Placement classes and is active in cheerleading, high school rodeo, FFA, dog shows, and 4-H, where she competes in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and livestock showmanship. With her platform “Aspire to inspire” she is driven to make a positive difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to chase their dreams. Keaton is a first-generation cowgirl who loves to represent the great sport of rodeo and serving its wonderful community.​

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Miss Days of '76 Princess 2026
Mariah Todd

Ten-year-old Mariah Kenzi Todd is the daughter of James and Teri Todd and sister to her older brother Clancy. Mariah is growing up living the western lifestyle on her family ranch in Whitewood, South Dakota. Besides riding horses, she is a talented ballerina, pianist, and singer. She will be entering 5th grade in her home school curriculum this fall. Mariah excels in 4-H shooting sports, where she competed at the state level in both the archery and BB gun competitions. She can also be found competing in the arena at play days, youth rodeos, and showing her horse in 4-H. Mariah loves caring for all of the animals on the ranch and aspires to follow the footsteps of her mother in being a veterinarian. She is thankful for JT Ranch for supporting her while competing for the Days of '76 Princess title.​

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QUEEN CONTESTANTS:  

To register for the Days of '76 Queen Contest, please click here and complete the online registration form. The submission deadline is July 1, 2027. Click to view the handbook, contest schedule of events, and horsemanship patterns. 

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VISITING QUEENS: 

To register to attend the Days of '76 as a visiting Queen, please click here and complete the online registration form. The submission deadline is July 1, 2027.

Since 2010, the Days of 76 Rodeo Queen, Jr Queen, and Princess titles have been held by talented cowgirls who have represented our rodeo and the western way of life well, both in and outside of the arena. Many of them have gone on to hold additional titles, awards, and honors at both the state and national level. We recognize and appreciate these historic cowgirls and look forward to the future generations of representation!

 

​*** Denotes Miss Rodeo America 

** Denotes Miss Rodeo South Dakota 

* Denotes Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota

2027

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Miss Days of 76

TBD

Bethany Behrendt

Madison Arnold ** (MRSD 2026)

Elle Pieper

Katelynn Westphal

Callie Mueller ***/**

Jordan Jensen **

Laura Munger

Kayla Engwicht

Jordan (Tierney) Santos ***/**

Martina Loobey **/*

Victoria Hagg

Nicole (Boomsma) Jones

Morgan (Straub) Young

Brittnay (Entsminger) Lambert

Mackenzi (Rogers) Gatzke

Jacque Lee

Kristina (Maddocks) Sigaty **/*

Jr Miss Days of 76

TBD

Keaton Keil

Ella Roberts

Remi Crago

Kinley Olson

Bailey Feistner *

Tava Sexton

Nautica Hagg

Jonnie Jo Anders

Taylor Fischer

Kiara Brown

Jayton McKay

Tyler Hintz *

Kelly (Schopp) Skjoldal

Martina Loobey **/*

Morgan (Straub) Young

Days of 76 Princess

TBD

Mariah Todd

Kelsa Foreman

Kendall Gillen

Addison Brownell

Katelyn Kammerer

Atty Eastman

Myla Ray

Remi Crago

Tava Sexton

Lily Sexton

Tobi Hintz

Mackenzie Wheelhouse

Taylor Fischer

Taton Schofield

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Past Title Holders

Thank you to our 2026 Queen Sponsors!

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For questions regarding queen appearances, our Queen Contest, or attending the Days of 76 as a visiting Queen, please contact Mackenzi Gatzke by phone, text, or email. 

605-920-0384

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