The Queen and Princess competition specifies the following conditions:

 - Female not 19 years of age and not 24 years as of August 1, 2010 for 2011 competition (copy of birth certificate to be included with entry form) Canadian Citizen

 - Current resident of Alberta for minimum of past 12 months.

- Never married or not have had a child.

- Agree not to marry during reign if successful

- Agree to reside within a 100 km's radius of Stampede Park. Place of employment or educational institution must also meet this criteria.

- Have achieved high school diploma or equivalent

- Possess valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

- Must not have a criminal record, and consent to a security check.

- Competent riding ability is a necessity. Riding pre-requisite to be announced.

Note: Contestants are judged by a minimum of 15 men and women from all walks of life.