Center of Western Heritage and Cultures: Native American, Ranching and Rodeo -- The Interpretive Center for the History of the Plains and North Dakota's Western Lifestyle. It is interpreted through the horse culture with stops along the Native American, Ranching and Rodeo trail and is alive with presentations. The centerpiece of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is the Hall of Honorees, honoring the men, women, animals and events that have made extraordinary contributions to the horse culture and western lifestyle of North Dakota and the Great Plains. The inductees are selected annually by the Trustees of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Hall of Honorees is comprised of Inductees in the rotating categories of: Leaders of Rodeo and Ranching; Pre-1940s Rodeo; Modern-Day Rodeo; Pre-1940s Ranching; Modern-Day Ranching; Ranch; Western Arts & Entertainment; Great Westerner; Cowboy Long Rider; Rodeo Producer and Livestock; Special Achievement; and, Legacy divisions. Nominees must be at least 50 years old or deceased. The 5,000 square foot patio is perfect for summer weddings, meetings, reunions, dinners and dances. Catering is also available for the upstairs meeting rooms, which hold up to 100 for a meeting, banquet or seminar. As you will see, the conference rooms have the most beautiful view in North Dakota.
