The last six months have been absolutely jam-packed! From the exciting rebrand of the National Rodeo Hall of Fame to meeting with countless rodeo organizations, committees, sponsors, and, most importantly, our devoted rodeo fans, it’s been a whirlwind.
Now, as the world of rodeo wraps up its regular season and gears up for the year-end finals, we’re doing the same! Our year is culminating in the ultimate event: Rodeo Weekend, November 7–8, 2025.
Get Ready for Rodeo Weekend!
Celebrating this stellar group of inductees and honorees will truly be the highlight of my year. Over the last few months, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know them and their families, and I can’t wait to give them the honor they deserve next month.
If you’ve already purchased your tickets, we look forward to celebrating with you! If you haven’t, don’t miss this opportunity to honor and thank some of our industry’s finest.
Join Us for the Full Weekend
In addition to the main events—the Rope ‘N’ Ride Cocktail Reception on Friday and the Champions’ Dinner on Saturday night—we hope you can join us for these key events:
- Panel Discussion hosted by Dave Appleton on Saturday at 11:30 AM.
- Rodeo Membership Meeting on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
For full details or to purchase your tickets, visit our website:
National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend – National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Don’t Forget to Nominate!
This group of inductees and honorees wouldn’t be possible without our Rodeo Members. We rely on your nominations to ensure that individuals truly worthy of the National Rodeo Hall of Fame are considered.
As a reminder, nominations for the National Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Ben Johnson Memorial Award are due by December 31, 2025. These nominations will be compiled and, in the spring, the Rodeo Historical Society Advisory Board will review and select the final nominees for the 2026 ballot.
To nominate, visit: Nominate – National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
I’ve knocked the dust off my boots and spent the last month at home preparing for the big weekend. Please accept this personal invitation to join us, and thank you for coming along for the ride with me!
Here’s a final shout out to our 2025 class of inductees:
National Rodeo Hall of Fame
CHAD BERGER
LARRY ALLEN CLAYMAN
JOEL EDMONDSON
MONTY “HP” EVETTS
BOBBY GOODSPEED
CHARLIE THROCKMORTON
NEAL GAY
WILEY MCCRAY
Ben Johnson Memorial Award
MIKE “HUD” HUDSON
Tad Lucas Award
LARI DEE GUY
Directors’ Choice Award
JON TAYLOR
