SISTERS, Ore. — Madison Blackburn of St. Helens, Oregon, has been selected as the 2027 Sisters Rodeo Queen following queen tryouts in Sisters.
Blackburn, 21, was selected by judges Miley Stockton, Kelly Crowley and Jennifer Tickner. Stockton is a Purina representative and Central Oregon livestock production specialist. Crowley is a WPRA barrel racer and equine facility manager from Molalla, Oregon. Tickner is a former St. Paul Rodeo royalty court member, former Miss Rodeo Oregon, current St. Paul Rodeo Royalty Director and secretary of Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant Inc.
During her speech, Blackburn described Sisters Rodeo as “magic.” She said fellow rodeo royalty members frequently identified Sisters Rodeo as one of the events they most looked forward to attending.
“I was in awe of the sold-out stands and the magic that happens once a year in Sisters, Oregon,” Blackburn said. “I want to help keep that magic alive for fans young and old while representing the Sisters Rodeo.”
Gracie Tucker, 18, was named runner-up. Tucker is a 4-H and OHSET competitor, the 2025 La Pine Rodeo Queen and the 2026 Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo Queen.
In her speech, Tucker discussed the community surrounding Sisters Rodeo, including its board members, volunteers, contestants and fans.
“It is more than just the board or the volunteers,” Tucker said. “It is the fans who travel hundreds of miles to be here and come together, put their differences aside, and support a rodeo we all love.”
Sisters Rodeo Association President Brian Greig thanked the contestants for their commitment to rodeo and their willingness to represent the sport.
“I very much support and approve of our Queen Program and the work these young women do to promote Sisters Rodeo, rodeo in Oregon, and professional rodeo,” Greig said. “The miles these young women put on to represent this sport do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the Sisters Rodeo Association, thank you for believing in us and for trying out for this title.”
The association also recognized outgoing Sisters Rodeo Queen Naomi Bailey for her year of service. Amorita Anstett, a former Sisters Rodeo director, praised Bailey’s growth as an advocate for rodeo.
“We have watched Naomi grow and blossom over the past year as a young lady and an advocate of rodeo,” Anstett said. “She is fearless and has a special combination of ambition and determination balanced with kindness — a combination that is hard to find. Keep doing what scares you, because the impact you will have on this world will be immense.”
As Sisters Rodeo Queen, Blackburn will serve as an ambassador for Sisters Rodeo, known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World.” Her responsibilities include representing the rodeo at public appearances and events, promoting professional rodeo and Western heritage, and supporting the Sisters community throughout her reign. According to the Sisters Rodeo Queen program, the queen also represents the rodeo at events throughout Oregon and beyond.
The Sisters Rodeo Association thanked the sponsors supporting the queen program, including Dixie’s Western Wear, Riann Cornett Photography, Kya Equestrian Photography and Allison McCabe Leatherwork.
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For more information about the Sisters Rodeo Queen program, including the queen’s winnings and official responsibilities, visit the Sisters Rodeo Queen page on the Sisters Rodeo Association website.