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National Rodeo Hall of Fame
Awarded in 2026
Pendleton Round-Up
Founded 1910
Oregon
Rodeo Legacy Award
This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.
The Rodeo Legacy Award recognizes rodeos for their historical significance, lasting impact on the sport and commitment to preserving Western heritage. Honorees are selected for their contributions to rodeo history, their communities and the continued growth of the sport for future generations.
One of the two rodeos being honored with the Rodeo Legacy Award this year is the Pendleton Round-Up.
The first Pendleton Round-Up, held September 29, 1910, was to be “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.”
It lived up to expectations, and more. Throughout its 100-year history, the Native American participation, strong volunteerism and community support have made this one of the largest and most beloved rodeos on the continent.
It has grown into a week-long celebration of Western heritage that includes parades, concerts, a night pageant, and more, thrilling tens of thousands of cowboys and cowgirls (and those who want to be) every year.
This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.
The Rodeo Legacy Award recognizes rodeos for their historical significance, lasting impact on the sport and commitment to preserving Western heritage. Honorees are selected for their contributions to rodeo history, their communities and the continued growth of the sport for future generations.
One of the two rodeos being honored with the Rodeo Legacy Award this year is the Pendleton Round-Up.
The first Pendleton Round-Up, held September 29, 1910, was to be “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.”
It lived up to expectations, and more. Throughout its 100-year history, the Native American participation, strong volunteerism and community support have made this one of the largest and most beloved rodeos on the continent.
It has grown into a week-long celebration of Western heritage that includes parades, concerts, a night pageant, and more, thrilling tens of thousands of cowboys and cowgirls (and those who want to be) every year.
