Each July, on the National Day of the American Cowboy, cowboys and cowgirls from across the United States are honored for their contributions to promoting and preserving the cowboy way of life. Ogden Pioneer Days continues that tradition by honoring Utahns from every county who, day by day, honor their western heritages. The honorees are invited into the area at the start of the rodeo to be applauded by the thousands who are at Ogden Pioneer Stadium for the rodeo, judged as one of the top five large outdoor rodeos in the PRCA. This year, for our 85th anniversary, we’re celebrating National Day of the American Cowboy on July 20.