Miss Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Queen

08/05/2026

Read about our visit to the fair and our very first rodeo in Abilene, Kansas. A great way to spend a summer night!

08/04/2026

There are so many people who work behind the scenes to make rodeo week possible, and I’m incredibly grateful for every one of them.

A huge thank you to Scott Bankes for generously letting me borrow your horse during the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo.

Thank you for trusting me with him and for helping make such an incredible week possible. I truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to help.

So thankful for great horses and even greater people! ❤️

08/02/2026

Time for a photo dump! ❤️

What an incredible week in Abilene celebrating the 80th Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. I met so many amazing people, made memories I’ll never forget, and left with an incredibly full heart.

A huge thank you to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee for your hospitality and for all of the hard work that goes into putting on such an incredible rodeo. Thank you to my fellow rodeo queens for your friendship, laughter, and all of the unforgettable moments we shared throughout the week. It has been an honor to represent the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and be a small part of such a special milestone year. I can’t wait to continue making memories throughout the rest of my reign!

To everyone who came out to support the rodeo, cheered from the stands, stopped to visit, or shared a kind word—thank you. Weeks like this are exactly why I love this sport and this community.

Until next time, Abilene! 🤍

2026 MWBHRQ
Sarah Nemechek

07/31/2026

We are ready for another great night of rodeo!

Rodeo Fans: Tonight will be a sold out crowd! Be here early, gates open at 6:30. Online sales are shut down, outlets will have limited tickets. Gate tickets will be sold in limited quantities. We will have several entry lines (1-online tickets, 1-pre purchased paper tickets, 1-for attendees needing to purchase tickets). Please follow the signage and be here early!

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

It was a pleasure to have Kansas Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins in the crowd tonight. Thanks for joining us!

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Had a blast at the library this morning! Looking forward to seeing everyone this afternoon at the parade!

07/27/2026

Starting off the morning right with a little steer roping!

07/26/2026

Packed up and headed to Abilene!

It’s been a busy few days! Before hitting the road, I had the privilege of serving as a ring steward and trail judge at the Sherman County Fair Horse Show. Thank you to the Sherman County Wranglers for inviting me to be a part of such a great event!

As I load up I’m reminded of how many incredible people have helped me get here. A huge thank you to Lazy P Creations for making the amazing chaps that I get to call mine for the year, and the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee for sponsoring my crown. I would also like to thank Three Bull Heads Equine for a case to keep my crown safe, and Harvey Drug Abilene for my buckle. I couldn’t do this without your support, and I’m proud to represent each of you everywhere I go.

Next stop: Abilene! I can’t wait to kick off a week of making memories and representing this amazing rodeo. See you all soon!

Sarah Nemechek
26’ MWBHRQ