Autumn Medicine Blanket, Miss Southern Ute contestant, dances Southern Traditional during the ‘Dance Style’ portion of the Southern Ute Royalty Pageant Thursday, Aug. 28.

Junior Miss Southern Ute contestant, D’vondra Garcia sings a song in Ute for her talent demonstration during the Southern Ute Royalty Pageant held at the Multi-Purpose facility Thursday, Aug. 28. Contestants were also judged on: description of regalia, judge’s questions and dance style.

Little Miss Southern Ute contestant, Tauri Raines introduces herself to the panel of judges before describing her regalia. The winners of the Southern Ute Royalty Pageant will be crowned Friday, Sept. 12 at the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow.