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Over the past 100 years, there have been many people that have made a valuable contribution to the success of the Greeley Stampede. Simply the act of so many people giving of their time and resources has made the event what it is today. Many of these people have been recognized with buckles, rings, plaques and other recognition. The Hall of Fame is an effort to identify and recognize those few individuals and families that as a result of their extraordinary support became synonymous with the Stampede itself.

Established in 2017, the Hall of Fame honors individuals, families, and organizations whose significant and lasting contributions have shaped the success, legacy, and prestige of the iconic community celebration. To date, 20 honorees have been inducted, including the 2025 class of Bill Hall, Jerry Pickett and the Norcross Family.

“Over the past 100 years, countless people have played a vital role in building the Greeley Stampede,” said Justin Watada, Greeley Stampede CEO and Hall of Fame steering committee chairman. “Many have been recognized in various ways throughout the years, but the Hall of Fame allows us to highlight those individuals and families whose extraordinary support has made them truly synonymous with the Stampede.”

The Greeley Stampede is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame class. Individuals, groups, or families with a demonstrated history of supporting and advancing the Greeley Stampede are eligible for nomination.


Click HERE for the nomination form.

The induction ceremony for the 2026 class will be held Friday, March 27. Tickets and additional event details will be available in spring 2026.

Members

Bill Hall

Bill Hall

2025 Inductee
Jerry Pickett

Jerry Pickett

2025 Inductee
Norcross Family

Norcross Family

2025 Inductee
Ray Esola

Ray Esola

2024 Inductee
Wranglers

Wranglers

2024 Inductee
Doug Kershaw

Doug Kershaw

2024 Inductee
Edgar “Lefty” Bartels

Edgar “Lefty” Bartels

2023 Inductee
Joe Vickarelli

Joe Vickarelli

2023 Inductee
Leon Coffee

Leon Coffee

2023 Inductee
Ron Jackson

Ron Jackson

2022 Inductee
Lynn Settje

Lynn Settje

2022 Inductee
The Hill Family

The Hill Family

2022 Inductee
Earl Anderson

Earl Anderson

2021 Inductee 
Nyla Bristow

Nyla Bristow

2021 Inductee 
Harold Evans

Harold Evans

2021 Inductee 
Dick Lookhart

Dick Lookhart

2021 Inductee 
Bennie Beutler

Bennie Beutler

2019 Inductee 
Bill May

Bill May

2019 Inductee 
Bill Webster

Bill Webster

2019 Inductee 
Hadley Barrett

Hadley Barrett

2018 Inductee
 
Farr Family

Farr Family

2018 Inductee 
Tom Mawson

Tom Mawson

2018 Inductee 
Art Parker

Art Parker

2018 Inductee 

HOF Photos



The 2026 Hall of Fame Steering Committee includes the following individuals:


  • Justin Watada
  • Jesse Leos
  • Wayne Eads
  • Bob Hinderaker
  • James Herman
For questions or comments about the Hall of Fame, please contact Justin Watada at 970-356-7787 or justin@greelyestampede.org.
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