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Valley City Today
By the People, for the People
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Meeting
Weekend filled with entertainment, food, and celebration of western heritage
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is hosting its 31st Annual Meeting on February 20-21 in Valley City, North Dakota. The weekend event includes a social, dinner, live music, comedy, a trustee and membership meeting, vendor show, and live auction. Tickets are available for the full weekend or individual days, with meals included.
Why it matters
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Annual Meeting is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the state's western heritage and culture. It provides an opportunity for the community to come together, support local businesses, and honor the legacy of cowboys and the cowboy way of life in North Dakota.
The details
The event kicks off on Friday, February 20 with registration, a social, dinner, and a performance by 'The Norsky Brothers' music group. Saturday, February 21 features a breakfast buffet, trustee and membership meeting, taco bar lunch, vendor show, nominee testimonials, a wool felting lesson, the annual meeting banquet, a comedy performance by John DeBoer, and a live auction. Tickets range from $35 for Friday only to $100 for the full weekend pass.
- The 31st Annual Meeting of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame will be held on February 20-21, 2026.
- Registration and the silent auction open on Friday, February 20 at 3:00 pm.
- The Norsky Brothers perform on Friday, February 20 from 8:00-10:00 pm.
- The annual meeting and banquet take place on Saturday, February 21 at 5:00 pm.
- The live auction is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 pm.
The players
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
A non-profit organization that celebrates and preserves the history and culture of cowboys and the cowboy way of life in North Dakota.
Rick Thompson
The Executive Director of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
The Norsky Brothers
A music group performing at the Friday night event.
John DeBoer
A comedian performing at the Saturday night banquet.
Chris Armbrust
The owner of the Nome Schoolhouse, who will be demonstrating and teaching a wool felting class.
What they’re saying
“The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Annual Meeting is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the state's western heritage and culture.”
— Rick Thompson, Executive Director, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (NewsDakota.com)
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 by visiting the organization's website at northdakotacowboy.org/events.
The takeaway
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Annual Meeting is a celebration of the state's rich western heritage, providing an opportunity for the community to come together, support local businesses, and honor the legacy of cowboys in North Dakota.
