Miss SLE Rodeo Pageant

The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) is excited to welcome each applicant who desires to compete for the title of Miss SLE Rodeo (MSLER) or Junior Miss SLE Rodeo (JMSLER). The SLE Rodeo is a proud member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and ranks in the top 70 of over 700 rodeos. It is our hope that each contestant understands the magnitude of this achievement, and that each is prepared to represent the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in a professional and dignified manner. Throughout the reign, J / MSLER is expected to observe a high standard of moral and ethical behavior at all times including her presence on all social media.

The purpose of J / MSLER is to serve as an ambassador for the Southeastern Livestock Exposition and to professionally represent her title at various rodeos, parades, and public events in Alabama, as well as in television and radio interviews during the SLE Rodeo & Livestock Week. She will serve as an ambassador of the sport of rodeo and the western lifestyle. She will also be a leader for future pageant contestants as well as other title holders. Once crowned and contract is signed, J / MSLER will begin her reign immediately, and it is expected that she will be able to speak about the SLE mission, how to purchase SLE Rodeo tickets, the schedule of SLE Rodeo Week activities, and achievements of the SLE Rodeo within the PRCA. Whoever wins the title of JMSLER and MSLER should be prepared to participate in the 2024 SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week activities from March 8-17, 2024. A schedule is listed below.

Before applying, please become familiar with the expectations for the 2024 Miss SLE Rodeo and Junior Miss SLE Rodeo titleholders. The mandatory travel schedule is outlined on this webpage as well as in each official rules and regulations packet.

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Overview of J / MSLER Pageant Information

Important Dates:
Pageant Date: March 2, 2024 (Location: Pike County Cattleman Park, Troy, AL)

Applications Due: January 15, 2024
All applications must be typed and include an official bio of 250 words (max). You can download the PDF application listed on this website, but you must view it from a desktop (not a mobile phone) to have access to the fillable function. All applications, required documentation, and payments must be submitted by mail and postmarked no later than January 15, 2024. No application will be considered if it is postmarked after this date. The MSLER Committee will review every application and notify applicants of approval status by January 31, 2024.


J / MSLER Applicant Eligibility Requirements:

• MSLER applicants must be a female between the ages of 17 – 20 years old as of March 2, 2024
• JMSLER applicants must be a female between the ages of 13 – 16 years old as of March 2, 2024
• Has never been married or pregnant
• Are not currently holding another pageant title at the time of competition (this does not include titles such as prom queen/winter festival queen/etc. which do not have obligations throughout the year).
• Must have earned a high school diploma or be currently enrolled in a public, private, or home school program and be in good standing
• Must be able to provide her own horse and transportation for the pageant and required rodeo appearances if selected as J / MSLER. Said horse must have proof of current negative Coggins (Coggins will need to be presented at Horsemanship check-in)
• Never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor

The entry fee for the 2024 J / MSLER pageant is $160.00. Applicants are not subject to a refund for entry fees if it is found that her application does not meet the eligibility requirements which are outlined above and in the rules and regulations document.


Mail the typed application, required documentation, and payment to the SLE Rodeo Headquarters:
Southeastern Livestock Exposition
ATTN: Miss SLE Rodeo Committee
201 S. Bainbridge Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
*Checks must be made out to the Southeastern Livestock Exposition.
*It is recommended you mail this in a way that you will be provided with a tracking number.
*This must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2024, or it will not be considered.

For questions, contact:
Sarah Hunter
shunter@bamabeef.org

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2024 J / MSLER MANDATORY TRAVEL SCHEDULE:

Be aware before you apply, J/MSLER will have a travel schedule that she must adhere to. If unable to attend an appearance, a written request must be submitted to the Pageant Chairperson at least one week prior to the event. The SLE will provide a school excuse for weekday events.

• March 8-17, 2024: SLE Rodeo Activities (Montgomery, AL)
  • March 8, 9, 10: SLE Youth Rodeo Showdown (Garrett Coliseum) - arena attire
  • March 11: Official Photoshoot - formal attire
  • March 12, 14: Potential school visits with Pageant Chairperson * optional - western casual attire
  • March 13: Miracle Rodeo (Garrett Coliseum) - western casual attire
  • March 15, 16, 17: Grand Entries, Stick Horse Rodeos, and Rodeo Performances (Garrett Coliseum) - arena attire
  • March 15: Parade (downtown Montgomery) - arena attire
  • March 16: Western Festival (Garrett Coliseum) - western casual attire
  • March 17: Cowboy Church (Teague Arena) - western casual attire
• 5 (Miss) or 3 (Junior Miss) Alabama County Cattlemen’s Association rodeos
• September 26, 2024: SLE Annual Meeting (location TBD)
• October 15-17, 2024: Sunbelt Ag Expo (Moultrie, GA) *attend one day
• December 2024 - round 10: SLE Rodeo Membership NFR Watch Party (location TBD)
• February 21-22, 2025: Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention (Birmingham, AL) *attend one day
• February 27, 2025: SLE Media Luncheon (Montgomery, AL)
• March 1, 2025: Miss SLE Rodeo pageant to crown her successor (location TBD)
• Other events TBD with MSLER Committee Chairperson, Victoria Suggs.

A detailed schedule will be provided to the winners.

FORMAL ATTIRE: Felt hat/crown, buckle, boots, sash, flashy dress/skirt/jumpsuit. Leather is not required.
ARENA ATTIRE: Felt hat/crown, buckle, boots, sash, Wrangler jeans, arena shirt, chaps (if riding)
WESTERN CASUAL: Felt hat/crown, buckle, boots, sash, Wrangler jeans, blazer/vest

*SLE will provide: crown, buckle, chaps, sashes

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