List of cowboy halls of fame

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This list of cowboy halls of fame encompasses cowboy and western halls of fame defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses). Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are also included. To use the sortable table, click on the icons at the top of each column to sort that column in alphabetical order; click again for reverse alphabetical order.

Halls of fame

NameCityCountyState/ ProvinceEstablishedSummaryRef
All Cowboy & Arena Champions Hall of Fame2016The All Cowboys & Arena Champions Hall of Fame is an internet-based hall of fame for the purpose of recognizing top individuals in the rodeo and arena-related world who were top hands but, for whatever reason, chose to compete only at state or regional basis.

All Cowboy & Arena Champions Hall of Fame inductees

[1]
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame AmarilloPotter CountyTX1982The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). It inducts both people and horses. Inductees are those who have contributed to the quarter industry in an exceptionally meaningful way.

AQHA Hall of Fame inductees

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Bull Riding Hall of Fame Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX2012The Bull Riding Hall of Fame, located at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, is a hall of fame for the sport of bull riding.

Bull Riding Hall of Fame inductees

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California Rodeo Salinas Hall of Fame SalinasMonterey CountyCA2010A cowboy hall of fame in Salinas, California, that honors individuals who helped establish the rodeo as well as rodeo competitors.

Hall of Fame Members by Category

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Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame PonokaPonoka CountyAB1979The Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame honors contestants and others involved in rodeo for outstanding performance and contribution to rodeo. It also recognizes the performances of outstanding livestock contestants. It also collects and displays historic artifacts.

Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees

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Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum CheyenneLaramie CountyWY1978The museum also has a hall of fame exhibit for the rodeo. The rodeo dates back to 1897.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame inductees

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Cowboy Keeper Hall of FameGreshamMultnomah CountyOregon2006The Cowboy Keeper Hall of Fame awards the Cowboy Keeper Award. The foundation that runs this award is the National Day of the Cowboy organization. [7]
Dublin Rodeo Heritage MuseumDublinErath CountyTX2004This museum covers the days when the Dublin Rodeo hosted one of the largest events during the 1930s through 1950s. [8]
Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame EllensburgKittitasWA1997This is a cowboy hall of fame. Each inductee has a biography in a file. The hall of fame also collects memorabilia.

Inductees

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Hall of Great Westerners Oklahoma CityOklahoma CountyOK1955The Hall of Great Westerners is one of the halls of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its focus is to honor the great men and women of the American West.

Hall of Great Westerners

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Hall of Great Western Performers Oklahoma CityOklahoma CountyOK1955The Hall of Great Western Performers is one of the halls of fame of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is dedicated to honoring those who have contributed to the making of Western television and films throughout the centuries.

Great Western Performers

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Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame GoodingGooding CountyID2013The hall of fame is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve the Western way. Its focus is individuals in rodeo who use their sport to assist ranching and farming.

Inductees

[12]
Indian National Finals Rodeo Hall of Fame BrowningGlacier CountyMT1976The hall of fame was created to preserve Indian rodeo throughout whatever areas it can access. [13]
Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Dodge CityFord CountyKS2002This hall of fame resides at the Boot Hill Museum. The first inductees were selected in 2002. [14]
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum LordsburgHidalgo CountyNMThis museum has a very small presence in Lordsburg, New Mexico. The features an exhibition room for World War II. It also features a hall of fame room for Hidalgo County Growers Association. [15]
Michigan Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame RockfordKent CountyMI1980sA hall of fame that recognizes individuals and horses who have impacted the association and the breed.

Past inductees

[16]
Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Great FallsCascade CountyMT2003The Montana Hall of Fame exists to preserve and bequeath the Montana cowboy way of life and other heritage.

Inductees

[17]
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma CityOklahoma CountyOK1955The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum has three halls of fame and many more awards. It also has many exhibits at all times. The National Rodeo Hall of Fame, Hall of Great Westerners, and the Hall of Great Western Performers are the well known halls of fame. [18]
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX1975This hall of fame was established to honor women of the American West. It includes exhibits, a research library, and more. It also includes a hall of fame.

All honorees

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National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX2001This museum was founded to recognize the contributions of many groups from the Western Frontier. Groups include Hispanic, Native American, European, Asian, and African descent.

Inductees.

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National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame Pilot PointDenton CountyTX1949The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) created the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame to recognize extraordinary individuals in the equestrian sport of working cow horse. [21]
National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame Oklahoma CityOklahoma CountyOK1986This National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame (NRHA) was created by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) for the Hall of Fame to recognize extraordinary athletes in the sport of reining. [22]
National Rodeo Hall of Fame Oklahoma CityOklahoma CountyOK1955The National Rodeo Hall of Fame is one of the halls of fame of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The hall pays tribute to rodeo's greatest performers who are responsible for making the way for today's rodeo champions.

National Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees

[23]
National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame GurneeLake CountyIllinois1983This National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame (NASB) was created by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) for the NSBA Hall of Fame to recognize individuals in the equestrian sport of pleasure riding.

List of inductees.

 [24]
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame MedoraBillings CountyND1995This hall of fame seeks to preserve the state's historic and modern lifestyle.

Inductees

[25]
Oahu Cattlemen's Association Paniolo Hall of Fame OahuHonolulu CountyHI1999The Paniolo Hall of Fame recognizes individuals "for their contribution to the paniolo heritage and for perpetuating the industry". [26]
Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame PendletonUmatillaOR1969The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame is a hall of fame located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. It was the first hall of fame started by an individual show, the Pendleton Round-Up. Exhibits focus on show memorabilia, and cowboy artifacts, and tens of other types of items. [27]
Professional Bull Riders: Heroes and Legends Colorado SpringsEl Paso CountyCO1996The PBR Heroes and Legends honors many different participants in rough stock rodeo, but its main focus is bull riding.

Awardees.

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ProRodeo Hall of Fame Colorado SpringsEl Paso CountyCO1975This museum educates the public about rodeo, its impact on Western America culture. It also recognizes rodeo notables.

Inductees

[29]
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame WillcoxCochise CountyAZ1989This museum and hall of fame is named for cowboy Rex Elvie Allen. It includes many types of memorabilia. The hall of fame has inductees from 1983 through the present.

Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees

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St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame St. PaulMarion CountyOR1998This rodeo hall of fame was created by the St. Paul Rodeo Association. The rodeo has a long history. The inductees include many types of participants of both human and livestock.

Inductees

[31]
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX1997Today, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals from rodeo and the western world who have made significant contributions in their fields.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees

[32]
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX1975The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame dedicated to rodeo in the Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Inductees

[33]
Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame PecosReeves CountyTX2004The Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame has inducted individuals in all areas of rodeo, locally in the Pecos area, but all across the country as well.

Hall of Fame members

[34]
Texas Trail of Fame Fort WorthTarrant CountyTX1997The Texas Trail of Fame honors individuals and livestock who have contributed to the Western lifestyle. The hall of fame is located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District. On the walkways throughout, bronze inlaid markers are placed for each.

Inductees by Year

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Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum OgdenWeberUtah2012The Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is a state-recognized museum which deals in artifacts of the American frontier. It also contains the Utah Cowbow Hall of Fame. [36]
Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame HobbsLea CountyNM1978The Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts up to four individuals annually. Individuals must have roots in the county. Individuals are exceptional in either rodeo or ranching.

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees

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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame CasperDouglas CountyWY2013The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame exists to enrich Wyoming's cowboy and ranch heritage.

Hall of Fame inductees

[38]

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