Queen of Barretos 2026 Contest: Rayane Regina wants to show that it's worth dreaming 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 Uberaba (MG) and living in Barretos (SP) for 15 years, 20-year-old dentistry student Rayane Regina says that her first memory of the rodeo universe was the emotion of getting to know the event up close. "My first memory is of going to the party and being enchanted by the entire structure, the mounts, the shows and that energy that only Barretos has. It was always an event that brought the family together and created very special memories for me." ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The decision to sign up for the contest has been a long time coming. To g1, Rayane says that she has admired queens since she was little and felt that this was the time to try for the title of Queen of Os Independentes. "This dream comes from a long time ago. Since I was little, I admired the Queens and imagined what it must be like to represent such a grand party. As the years went by, I grew even more fond of the Festa do Peão and I felt that this was the right time to live this dream." Rayane Regina competes for the title of queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos Personal archive Rayane participates in the contest for the first time and, according to the candidate, the competition is lived with gratitude at each stage in the city she chose as home. ?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 and what values from this universe inspire you most? Rayane: Country culture represents my roots and many of the values ??I learned at home. She talks about family, respect, work, humility and faith. These are principles that are part of my life and that I try to carry with me every day. Rayane Regina, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Personal archive Is there a country artist or duo that marked your career? Why? Definitely, Jorge & Mateus. Their songs have been part of many important moments in my life. Whenever I listen to it, I remember moments with family, friends and many happy memories. Jorge & Mateus transformed the Festa do Peão de Barretos arena into a stage to parade hits Érico Andrade/g1 What is your favorite rodeo event? Why? Bull riding. I find it exciting to see the courage, dedication and preparation of the competitors. It is a sport that represents the strength and tradition of rodeo very well. Photos from the International Bull Riding Final of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2024 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 needs to go far beyond beauty. She must have charisma, humility, friendliness, responsibility and, above all, love for the party and respect for tradition. He is someone who proudly represents Barretos anywhere. 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? I would like to show that it is worth believing in our dreams. That, with dedication, respect and perseverance, we can get very far. And that being queen is much more than wearing a sash and a crown: it is representing a history, a tradition and the people who make the Festa do Peão de Barretos something so special. Crowd excited by Jorge & Mateus at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 Érico Andrade/g1 See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region