‘It’s not just a crown; it’s the person behind it’: Kimball-Banner County PRCA Rodeo royalty represents community

2026 Princess Carly Norberg and Queen Giorgetta Varra ride in parades such as Farmer’s Day, Bushnell Days, participate in other local events like Cheyenne Frontier Days, and various rodeos and fairs.

August 6, 2026Updated: August 6, 2026

By Kristi Shields

‘It’s not just a crown; it’s the person behind it’: Kimball-Banner County PRCA Rodeo royalty represents community

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Giorgetta Varra is the 2026 Kimball-Banner County PRCA Rodeo Queen, and Carly Norberg is the Princess.Photos by Mia Varra.

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