Queen of Barretos 2026 Competition: Pâmela Costa has memories of the party since childhood The Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 elects the new queen on Friday (17) by a jury vote. Until then, g1 presents, in alphabetical order, the profile of the ten finalists competing for the title. The current rodeo queen is Lara Peghim. Born in Barretos (SP), digital influencer and businesswoman Pâmela Costa, aged 25, says that her first memory of the rodeo comes from her school days, during visits to Parque do Peãozinho. "I remember my eyes shining with happiness when I entered that place. Everything was very enchanting: the environment, the culture, the attractions. Since I was little, I saw the Festa do Peão as something great and today, being able to be part of this history, even as a candidate, is already a very special experience." ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The decision to sign up for the contest was made last year and, since then, Pâmela has been preparing to live this moment and compete for the title of Queen of Os Independentes. "I saw this competition as a great personal challenge, an opportunity to leave my comfort zone, grow and proudly represent the city where I was born and raised." Pâmela competes for the title of queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos Personal archive Pâmela participates in the competition for the first time and, according to the candidate, the competition combines her passion for communication and the desire to create connections and represent her roots. ? The grand final of the contest that will elect Queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos takes place on Friday (17th), starting at 8pm, at North Shopping Barretos. The dispute brings together ten candidates and g1 presents the story of each of them. MORE life and what values from this universe inspire you most? Pâmela: Country music represents, for me, history, family and hospitality. Whenever I listen to a country song, I remember my family together, the barbecues, and so many happy moments that marked my childhood. Therefore, country music has a very special meaning in my life, because it reminds me of home. Pâmela competes for the title of queen of the Festa do Peão de Barreto Personal archive Is there a country artist or duo that marked your career? Why? I always really liked listening to modão. My father used to take me with him to listen to music at the bar and, every time there was a singer, I made the same request: "play 'A Bailarina'". This song had a big impact on my childhood and to this day it still brings me a feeling of nostalgia. More than a specific artist, modão represents very happy moments with my family and is part of my story. What is your favorite rodeo event? Why? The sport I like to watch the most is the bull rodeo, known for the famous eight seconds. Besides the adrenaline of the competition, what enchants me most is the energy that takes over the arena. It's exciting to see the entire stadium vibrating together, sharing the same emotion with each mount. It is a unique experience that only those who experience it can understand, and one of the moments that most represent the grandeur of the Festa do Peão de Barretos. Lifeguard protects PBR bull riding competitor at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 this Thursday (21) Érico Andrade/g1 What characteristics do you believe a Queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos should have to represent the event? I believe that a queen must be friendly, authentic and elegant, but, above all, she must have love for Barretos and our culture. It is also essential to know how to communicate, welcome people and represent the city with respect, responsibility and pride. After all, a queen may be remembered for her beauty, but she will be recognized for the way she represents Barretos. If you win the title, what message would you like to convey to the public and to the girls who dream of representing Barretos in the future? If I win this title, I want to show that representing Barretos is much more than wearing a belt. It means carrying the history, culture and traditions of our city with pride. And, for the girls who dream of living this experience, I would like to say don't be afraid to believe in yourself. Often, we wait for the perfect moment, but it doesn't always exist. When we prepare ourselves, believe in our own potential and have the courage to take the first step, dreams that seemed distant can become reality. Fans fill the main stage of the Festa do Peão de Barretos Rafael Smaira/g1 *Under the supervision of Flávia Santucci See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region