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Opened in 1965, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the evolving history and cultures of the American West for education and enrichment of its diverse audiences. The Museum, with its National Rodeo Hall of Fame, is a leading destination for rodeo and Western culture enthusiasts. Working together to preserve the heritage, support the legacy and honor the champions, the Rodeo Historical Society is a long-standing support organization of the National Cowboy Museum.

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2025 National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend will be held November 7-8, 2025.

Pre-Registration for this event has officially closed. For ticket availability, please reach out to events@thecowboy.org

 

2025 Schedule

Friday, November 7, 2025

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Rope ‘N’ Ride Cocktail Reception

Open to public with reservation

Kickoff National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend and raise your glass to rodeo legends, past and present! Enjoy refreshments and live music while catching up with your friends from the rodeo trail.

Western or business casual | Prosperity Junction

Saturday, November 8, 2025

11:30 a.m.

National Rodeo Hall of Fame Panel Discussion

Open to public with museum admission

Casual | End of the Trail

5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Champions’ Dinner, Induction Ceremony and Benefit Auction

Open to public with reservation

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Rodeo Historical Society host the annual National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend celebrating rodeo legends’ induction into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame as well as the Tad Lucas Memorial Award, Ben Johnson Memorial Award and the Director’s Choice Award recipients.

Western black-tie | Sam Noble Special Events Center

Schedule

5:00 p.m. | Doors open for silent auction

5:45 p.m. | Dinner service

Accomodations

The Ellison, Oklahoma City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers:

Guestrooms for $175.00 USD per night

Book your group rate for National Rodeo Hall of Fame Attendee Room Block

The Lively Hotel on OAK, Oklahoma City, Tapestry by Hilton offers:

Guestrooms for $199.00 USD per night

Support

Looking to Sponsor?

For sponsorships contact the Museum at development@nationalcowboymuseum.org or 405-507-2803.

Download 2025 Sponsorship Packet