2026 Buckle

Celebrating America’s enduring love for rodeo, the 2026 commemorative buckle captures the spirit of patriotism, pride, and the thrill of the rodeo arena. A striking red, white, and blue theme flows across the buckle, with the Reno Rodeo logo finished in 24K gold at its heart with hand-painted deep blue accents, bringing the iconic brand to life. Elegantly echoing like stars and stripes the silver filigree winds around the surface, while a radiant gold banner hugs the edge and proclaims “America Loves Rodeo” in fine script to honor both the event and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Subtle RR branding minted in 24K gold reminds collectors of the legacy of Reno Rodeo with a USA-made treasure made by Montana Silversmiths. A classic gold rope frames the rectangle shape and completes the design. From the bold scrollwork to the bright stars—President Mark Sutton’s design bridges heritage and modern artistry, making the 2026 buckle a true celebration of rodeo, America, and cowboy spirit.

Issuing commemorative belt buckles started in 1987 by that year’s Reno Rodeo President Bob Beach. Since its inception, there has an ongoing numbered series of 500. The current sitting president comes up with a theme or design and then decides the shape, size, colors and other details that will represent for their year of service.

Each year the buckles are pre-sold to those who have previously become collectors. All the buckles are committed to these collectors until the first Saturday’s performance of the rodeo when the assigned buckles that haven’t been purchased for that year become open to the public for sale. This first goes to a current waiting list, to confirm if they still want a buckle. Any leftover at that point it is on a first come first serve. A credit card over the phone will also hold it.

Upon occasion, buckle collectors decide to sell those. If you are interested in selling one or all of your Reno Rodeo Limited Edition Belt Buckle, please contact Karen Riley, Buckle Chairman. E-mail. [email protected]