Grand Marshal - Susan Yancey Pape'

Susie Yancey Papé’s story in Crook County began long before she did. Her family arrived in the Paulina/Prineville area by covered wagon in 1841. Ranchers. Leaders. Pioneer Queens. Founders of the county’s first lending library. Supporters of the Western way of life for generations. For Susie, Prineville isn’t just a place — it’s home. And in 2026, we are proud to honor that legacy. Stay tuned as we share more about a woman whose roots run as deep as the Crooked River itself.