St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo Royalty

05/03/2026

We had the best time representing the St Croix Valley Rodeo at the MN Horse Expo this past weekend! Kennedy and I met lots of great people and fellow royalty! A huge thank you to the Barnes crew and the MN Horse Expo committee for being so welcoming and helpful all weekend! It truly was such a great kickoff to an awesome season that we are so excited to share with you all!

We were mounted on some of Barnes awesome horses Tiny and Leggs! They were rockstars and we appreciated being able to borrow them for the weekend!

We were blessed to share this weekend with such a great group of ladies representing the sport we love most!

Ava Scharpen & Kennedy Bexell
2026 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Queen & Princess

01/20/2026

12/20/2025

Better late than never! A couple weekends ago our current Princess, Kennedy, and our past 2025 Queen, Trinity, proudly led the Baldwin Christmas Horse Parade. It may have been cold, but they were both so honored and had a blast dressing up their horses for the occasion. Huge thank you to the Baldwin Woodville Chamber of Commerce for the incredible opportunity!

12/10/2025

As many of you know, the St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo is proud to host the Miss Rodeo Wisconsin Pageant during our rodeo weekend in August. Our rodeo committee and rodeo royalty committee work closely with the Miss Rodeo Wisconsin committee throughout the year, and this week was no exception.

Pictured is our coordinator and executive coordinator spending time with the Miss Rodeo Wisconsin board members, along with our current Miss Rodeo Wisconsin, Ashley Johnson, as she competed for Miss Rodeo America during the 2025 National Finals Rodeo. Sherri and Lexie also had the opportunity to spend some time with the 2026 Miss Rodeo Wisconsin Lady In Waiting, Shannon Sachs!

Sherri and Lexie take great pride in traveling to Las Vegas each year—soaking in new trends, learning, and growing so they can continue helping our program reach its fullest potential.

Congratulations to Ashley on an incredible year! She was awarded Congeniality (voted on by her peers) as well as the prestigious Chap Award! We couldn’t be more proud.
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Official NFR Experience
PRCA ProRodeo

11/12/2025

Special shoutout to our wonderful photographer sponsor this year - Megan with Arrow M Photography! We are so thankful for your generosity & excited to continue working with you throughout the year.

11/12/2025

Land of the free, because of the brave. Today, we honor all who have served our beautiful country. Thank you for your sacrifices! 🇺🇸

09/28/2025

Welcoming Our 2026 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Royalty!

It was a beautiful day at the rodeo grounds for our annual tryouts, and we’re so excited to introduce our new titleholders!

Category Winners
• Appearance – Ava Scharpen
• Horsemanship – Ava Scharpen
• Interview – Ava Scharpen
• Written Test – Kennedy Bexell

2026 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Queen – Ava Scharpen
2026 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Princess – Kennedy Bexell

We were honored to welcome some special guests: Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin, Megan Sheldon, and Miss Rodeo Wisconsin Sweetheart, Ruby Moor.

A huge thank-you to our amazing judges, Melanie and Leah, and to all the families and spectators who came out to support. And an extra big shout-out to our incredible volunteers who make it all possible: Lexie, Sherri, Aubree, Mollie, Jessica, and Ellie. We are so grateful for your time and hard work!

Finally, a big shout-out to our 2025 royalty, Trinity and Tianna, for representing us so beautifully this past year. We can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

Here’s to another exciting year ahead!

09/28/2025

Waving goodbye, but leaving a legacy.

Today is a bittersweet day as we watch as our 2025 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Royalty pass on their crowns and titles, but not without leaving a lasting mark on our rodeo family and community.

Trinity – 2025 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Queen
For the past two years, Trinity has worn the crown with grace, determination, and heart. She’s been a shining example of what it means to represent rodeo. Always ready with a smile, a wave, and a kind word. Trinity has gone above and beyond in her role, serving as a role model for younger contestants, showing dedication in and out of the arena, and reminding us that true royalty comes from how you carry yourself. Her reign of two years will be remembered for her positivity, leadership, her ability to make everyone feel welcome, and her willingness to get her hands dirty and help with anything.

Tianna – 2025 St. Croix Valley Rodeo Princess
Tianna has been the perfect princess! Bright, enthusiastic, and full of energy. With every wave, she’s shared her love of rodeo with our fans and community. Tianna’s joy and excitement for this sport and for people around her has been contagious, and she’s proven that being a princess is about more than the crown - it’s about bringing light and encouragement everywhere you go.

As Trinity and Tianna wave one last time as our 2025 royalty, we don’t just see the end of a chapter. We see the beginning of many more. They’ve each set an example of kindness, commitment, and rodeo spirit that will live on in future royalty.

Thank you, Trinity and Tianna, for everything you’ve brought to the St. Croix Valley Rodeo. Today, we celebrate you and the legacy you leave behind.

09/23/2025

As Trinity & Tianna are wrapping up their year as our 2025 royalty, we can’t help but reflect on what an incredible season it has been. One of the biggest highlights? The St. Croix Valley Rodeo! Despite a little rain Friday night, the show went on strong — and it was a memorable one. Trinity had the honor of presenting our American Flag during the national anthem, a moment we’ll never forget.

So many wonderful memories were made this year, (and we might be a little bias) but the St. Croix Valley Rodeo will always stand out as a favorite.

09/21/2025

🚨 ASSIGNMENT DUE: 11:59 PM TONIGHT! 🚨

Last call for applications for the 2026 St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo Royalty! 👑🐎 No extensions will be granted past tonight’s deadline.

No experience? No problem. All you need is a love of rodeo, a suitable horse, and the courage to try. We’ve got mentors, past royalty & a whole committee ready to back you up—because this is more than a title, it’s family. ❤️🤠

📅 Tryouts: Sunday, Sept. 28 | 3:00 PM
📍 St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City
💲 $50 fee (sponsors welcome!)

Ages 16–24 ➡️ DM or call/text Lexie at 651-272-9022 for an application.

Don’t sit on the fence—saddle up and shine! 🌟