PFD® 2026 Rodeo Royalty
Few characters in rodeo are as recognizable as rodeo royalty. Rodeo queens are an integral part of any rodeo, serving as the spokeswomen and keeping the sport alive. The talented horsewomen will likely greet rodeo fans, sign autographs, and sell raffle tickets before the first cowboy enters the arena. Queens play a significant role in promoting not only our World’s Oldest Rodeo®, but the western heritage and community which make it possible.
2026 Rodeo Queens
Ava Brooks
Ava Brooks is 16 and is currently a junior at Wickenburg High School. She lives in Wittmann with her parents and two brothers. Ava has shown horses in FFA and 4-H. Ava wishes to attend a university one day and major in agriscience as well as compete in rodeos at the collegiate level. Horsemanship is very important to Ava, she has successfully started and finished two horses, one of which she currently competes on at rodeos. Ava is a member of the National Little Britches Rodeo Association as well as the National Barrel Horse Association. This is Ava’s first Queen title as she wanted to experience a whole different side of rodeo as well as be an inspiration to the younger generation of girls.
Anna Butler
Anna Butler, a 23-year-old resident of Queen Creek, balances her professional life as both a Marketing Recreation Technician and an author for Cowboy Lifestyle Network.
Her journey in rodeo royalty began in 2018 when she was crowned Roots N’ Boots Pro Rodeo Teen Queen. Since then, she has held several titles, including Gilbert Days Rodeo Teen Queen and Queen, Show Low Deuces Wild Rodeo Queen, and Miss Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association. Anna is also an active member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation.
Anna feels truly blessed to hold the esteemed title of 2025 Miss Prescott Frontier Days. She is deeply grateful to the sponsors and supporters who enable her to pursue her dreams and uphold the values of the western way of life.
This year, Anna’s goal is to use her title to inspire young people to chase their dreams fearlessly. She aims to be a titleholder who leaves a sparkle wherever she goes, uplifting and encouraging others along the way.