Newly crowned 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess Brooke Fielding
What began as a tight competition among eight excellent contestants, was whittled down to three finalists who competed last night for the title of 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess.
Each contestant showed their horsemanship and public speaking answering a question from the judges in front of the crowd in attendance at the Nutrien Western Events Centre in Stampede Park.
With Western culture and Stampede tradition on full display, the Calgary Stampede crowned Brooke Fielding the 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess.
“The Royalty Committee is thrilled to have Brooke begin her reign as the 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess. Brooke had strong competitors throughout the competition, as she showcased her best in horsemanship, public speaking, and interpersonal skills,” says Janelle Fortmuller, Chair, Calgary Stampede Royalty Committee. “The Royalty Committee is looking forward to watching her embrace this honourable role and make it her own. We are always impressed with the growth of our Princesses throughout their reign and can’t wait to see Brooke flourish as an ambassador for the Calgary Stampede.” Stampede officials said in a statement.
A born and raised Albertan, Fielding started riding on her family’s acreage in Water Valley at just eight years old. The now 23-year-old has experience in both Western and English disciplines, having competitively shown in jumping, dressage, and eventing. She is also no stranger to the Stampede, having been part of the Calgary Stampede Ranch Girls and the Calgary Stampede Showriders.
Brooke’s goal as the 2024 Calgary Stampede Princess can be heard here as she answer’s her impromptu question from the judges during last night’s competition.
Answering the judges question, Brooke Fielding
Brooke will act as an ambassador of the Calgary Stampede alongside the recently crowned 2024 First Nations Princess, Margaret Holloway. With their reigns officially starting on January 1, 2024, through to December 31, 2024, the Princesses will take the reins from 2023 Stampede Princess, Sarah Lambros and 2023 First Nations Princess, Alayiah Wolf Child.
Passing on the crown
The outgoing 2023 Calgary Stampede Princess Sarah Lambros
Waving to the crowd
Intermission Entertainment by the Stewart Family
I like the view better this way
Stampede royalty the 2023 Stampede Princess, Sarah Lambros, and 2023 First Nations Princess, Alayiah Wolf Child and the newly crowned 2024 First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway.
The Calgary Stampede Princess Alumni
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