Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty

10/30/2026

ONE MORE RODEO FOR THE BOOKS!

What a way to finish off a month packed full of rodeos!

Last weekend, I headed to the California Circuit Finals at the Clements Stampede for a weekend dedicated to celebrating California's top rodeo athletes.

For those who may not know, the Circuit Finals bring together the top 12 contestants in each event from across California's PRCA and WPRA circuit standings to compete for year-end championship titles. It's a weekend showcasing some of California's best rodeo athletes as they compete for a spot at the NFR Open!

This year was especially exciting as Clements Stampede hosted the California Circuit Finals for the very first time!

From one arena to the next, this month has been filled with incredible rodeos, new faces, and plenty of miles traveled. I couldn't think of a better way to close it out than spending the day surrounded by the California rodeo community!

Thank you to everyone who continues to make these opportunities possible. Until the next one!

Anisa Degerli
26-27 Mariposa Co. Fair Rodeo Queen
“The best rides are the ones the lift others along the way.”

10/30/2026

Check out the November issue to see all the local happenings that went down!

10/28/2026

Come out on Saturday for some Halloween fun!

🎃👻 IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GET YOUR SPOOK ON! 👻🎃

Mariposa Safe Families is excited to host our 13th Annual TRUNK OR TREAT! 🕷️🍬

🗓️ Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🏡 Mariposa Safe Families Block
🎃 Entrance at the corner of 8th & Jones Streets ~ You can't miss it!

Bring the whole family for an evening of trick-or-treating, awesome decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and Halloween fun! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️

🏆 VOTE FOR BEST TRUNK!
Think you’ve got the spookiest, funniest, or most creative trunk? Come show us what you’ve got! 👀🎃 Let’s see if Mariposa County Probation can reclaim their ‘Champion Best Trunk’ title this year! 🏆🚔👻

🍭 CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED!
Help us make sure there’s plenty of treats for our little ghosts and goblins! Candy donations can be dropped off at the MSF Enrichment Center, 5070 Bullion St., Mariposa.

🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and join the fun?
Contact 209-966-2211 or email [email protected] to sign up!

👻🎃 Costumes encouraged. Smiles required. Candy definitely involved. 🍬😂

10/25/2026

Who let the farm animals loose at the Treat Trail?!

My court and I got our holiday festivities started early this year at the Chowchilla Halloween Treat Trail.

Our Barnyard friends were a big hit with the community and we got to talk to the kids all about livestock and rodeo.

We welcomed approximately 1,000 kids to our booth, we had a night full of smiles and a whole lot of learning!

One of the most rewarding parts of being rodeo royalty is getting to share our love for agriculture, livestock, and the western way of life with the next generation.

We loved talking with so many kiddos about the animals that make up our agricultural community and introducing them to the traditions of rodeo!

Who knew our four-legged friends could make such a great barnyard crew?!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, visited our booth, and made this event so special!

Until next time, happy trails from our little barnyard to yours!

Anisa Degerli
26-27 Mariposa Co. Fair Rodeo Queen
“The best rides are the ones that lift others along the way.”

10/21/2026

Did you miss the action at the Coarsegold Harvest Rodeo? LET’S CATCH YOU UP!

This past Saturday, Jr. Princess Kiki and I had the absolute pleasure of attending the 2nd Annual Coarsegold Harvest Rodeo, hosted by Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds and Veater Ranch!

One of the most special parts of this fall has been the unique opportunity to represent the Mariposa County Fair and Rodeo while riding alongside the Coarsegold Rodeo Flag Team. Getting introduced as royalty and then having the honor of carrying the American flag during grand entry is a feeling that will never get old.

After grand entry, Kiki and I spent the evening running sponsor flags alongside an incredible team of people who have welcomed us with open arms.

This rodeo is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together. Two local families joined forces once again to bring our community an event that so many were excited to see return this fall. It takes a whole lot of heart, hard work, and hometown pride to make something like this happen, and it was so special to be a small part of it!

Of course, the fun didn’t stop when the rodeo ended. We headed over to enjoy the live band, grab some delicious Indian tacos, visit our livestock friends in the petting zoo, and thank our local sheriff’s deputies for all they do to keep our communities safe. And, best of all, we got to see so many familiar faces and meet so many wonderful people!

My favorite part of wearing this crown will always be getting to be part of communities that remind us why our western way of life is so special. It’s about more than the arena; it’s about the people, the traditions, and the families who work hard to keep them alive.

Thank you, Coarsegold, for another unforgettable fall evening! Kiki and I are so proud to represent Mariposa and so thankful for every opportunity.

Anisa Degerli
26-27 Mariposa Co. Fair Rodeo Queen
“The best rides are the ones that lift others along the way.”

10/17/2026

One week ago I had the honor to attend the 85th Grand National Rodeo at the Historic Cow Palace.

What an amazing experience to be in the heart of the bay surrounded by amazing cowboys and cowgirls.

Thank you to everyone involved for allowing me to be apart of such a special production and tradition!

The night started with handing out programs and welcoming the public, to going over to the VIP BBQ and talking with some of our special guest for the night.

Once the rodeo was in full swing me and my fellow sash sisters had a blast running flags, watching from the bucking chutes and cheering on the crowning for the incoming Miss Grand National Rodeo Queen.

Thank you Daly City for giving me an unforgettable night and for continuing to support the sport of rodeo! I can officially cross hauling a horse trailer over the bay bridge off my bingo card.

Anisa Degerli
26-27 Miss Mariposa Co. Fair Rodeo Queen
“The best rides are the ones that lift others along the way”

10/14/2026

We want to give a special shoutout to John Gentry for making such a special and beautiful set of perpetual chaps for our Rodeo Royalty!

Thank you John from all of us, it’s is a honor having the opportunity to wear these beautiful chaps while representing our community.

We can not wait to see the rodeos and adventures they get to see throughout the years with our royalty courts.