The candidates for the title of queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure The tradition of electing the maximum representative of the Festa do Peão de Barretos (SP) takes on a new chapter with the selection of the queen and princess for the 2026 edition. The grand final is scheduled for July 17th, starting at 8pm, at North Shopping Barretos. With ten candidates in the running (get to know each of them below) and exclusive typical costumes designed by designer Marcelo Ortale, the competition will choose the winners after evaluation by a panel of judges who will analyze the aspects of beauty, resourcefulness and friendliness. The current queen, Lara Peghim, elected last year, will be responsible for passing on the sash and crown to the new winner together with the current princess, Thaiene Galvão. ✅Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Check out the 11-day marathon of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 Remember the queen and princess of 2025 Last year, the crown went to 19-year-old business student Lara Peghim. Actress and businesswoman Thaiene Galvão, 23, won the title of princess. During the competition, Lara got emotional when talking about fulfilling a childhood wish and the weight of carrying the tradition of the event. In an interview with g1 on the occasion, the young woman highlighted the meaning of the achievement and of representing the biggest rodeo in Latin America. "Representing women in Barretos at this historic moment in the festival is an immense source of pride. I grew up dreaming of this and today I carry with me the strength of everyone who walked this catwalk", he declared at the time. READ ALSO Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 will have Ana Castela, Chitãozinho & Xororó and two shows by Gusttavo Lima; see the shows already announced Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026: general ticket sales start this Thursday (19); find out how to buy Thaiene Galvão also celebrated the victory and the responsibility of taking on the role and reinforced the feeling of gratitude and the strong connection with the roots of the event. "It was an unforgettable night. I felt every applause, every look, and I can only thank you for this affection. It is with great honor that I will represent all of our country culture", he said, also at the time. Lara Peghim, 19 years old, on the right and Thaiene Galvão, 23, on the left, are elected queen and princess of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025; competition celebrated the 70th anniversary of the party Guizy Photographer Tradition on the catwalk The selection of the Queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos is an event that crosses generations and reinforces the connection between the rodeo and the local community. For Fernando Moni, social director of Os Independentes and responsible for organizing the competition, the moment represents more than the definition of tracks: it reveals new stories and reinforces the role of women within the country tradition. “Those elected now represent not only the Festival, but also the culture and identity of Barretos, taking this essence to different audiences with responsibility and authenticity”, he highlights. Meet the 2026 candidates All participants are linked to the city of Barretos, as required by the competition regulations. See the ten finalists of the competition below: 👑 Alessa Esper, 21 years old, production engineering student Alessa Esper, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Heloisa Helena, 19 years old, cashier Heloisa Helena, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Isabela Lima, 24 years old, biomedicine student Isabela Lima, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Maria Fernanda Gomes, 20 years old, biomedicine student Maria Fernanda Gomes, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Nikeli Salomão, 23 years old, administration student Nikeli Salomão, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Pâmela Costa, 24 years old, digital influencer Pâmela Costa, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Rayane Regina, 20 years old, dentistry student Rayane Regina, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Samyra Gonçalves, 21 years old, law student Samyra Gonçalves, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Thainá Maria Coelho, 28 years old, actress and sales consultant Thainá Maria Coelho, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure 👑 Thereza Marques, 25 years old, journalism student Thereza Marques, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Disclosure *Under the supervision of Flávia Santucci See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto e Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region