North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Meeting in Valley City

Two-day event features music, comedy, auctions, and a vendor showcase of local artisans

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:31pm

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The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is hosting its 31st Annual Meeting on February 20-21 in Valley City. The weekend-long event includes a Friday night social and dinner with live music, a Saturday trustee and membership meeting, vendor show, wool felting demonstration, and an evening banquet with a comedian performance and live auction.

Why it matters

The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame's annual gathering celebrates the state's western heritage and provides an opportunity for the public to engage with the organization, support local artisans, and experience traditional cowboy culture through music, food, and entertainment.

The details

The event kicks off on Friday, February 20 with registration, a social hour, a build-your-own burger dinner, and a performance by the Norsky Brothers band. Saturday's activities include a breakfast buffet, trustee and membership meeting, taco bar lunch, vendor show, wool felting demonstration, social hour, annual meeting banquet, comedian John DeBoer, and a live auction. Meals and admission are included with weekend and single-day passes.

  • The 31st Annual Meeting of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame will take place on February 20-21, 2026.
  • The Friday night events run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
  • The Saturday activities span from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

The players

North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame

A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating North Dakota's cowboy and western heritage.

Rick Thompson

The Executive Director of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The Norsky Brothers

A musical act performing on Friday night.

John DeBoer

A comedian performing at the Saturday night banquet.

Chris Armbrust

The owner of the Nome Schoolhouse, who will be leading a wool felting demonstration and make-and-take class.

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What they’re saying

“The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame's annual gathering celebrates the state's western heritage and provides an opportunity for the public to engage with the organization, support local artisans, and experience traditional cowboy culture through music, food, and entertainment.”

— Rick Thompson, Executive Director

What’s next

Tickets for the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Annual Meeting can be purchased by calling 701.623.2000 ext.4 or visiting the organization's website at northdakotacowboy.org/events. Room blocks are available at local hotels, and shuttle service will be provided between the hotels and the event venue.

The takeaway

The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame's annual meeting in Valley City offers a unique opportunity for the public to immerse themselves in the state's western heritage through a weekend of music, entertainment, local artisan vendors, and community celebration.