07/06/2026
🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 North Border Bronco Celebration Award Winners! 🏆
Where do we even begin…
Not all that long ago, this event was just an idea discussed in our home office. We tossed around “what if” ideas, dreamed about bringing Bronco enthusiasts together in northeastern North Dakota, and wondered if people would actually come.
This weekend, that dream became a reality.
Our very first North Border Bronco Celebration wasn’t perfect—and honestly, we never expected it to be. Like any first-year event, there were plenty of lessons learned, things we’ll tweak, and ideas we’ll build on for next year. But what mattered most wasn’t perfection. It was the friendships that were made, the stories that were shared, the laughter heard around tables, the miles driven together, and the incredible people who took a chance on our vision.
For that, we’re incredibly grateful.
Congratulations to this year’s award winners!
🏆 Judges’ Choice Awards
🥇 1st Generation (1966–1977)
🚙 1966 Ford Bronco
Soeby Ford Walhalla – Walhalla, ND
🥇 3rd Generation (1980–1986)
🚙 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
Cody Narloch – North Dakota
🥇 4th Generation (1987–1991)
🚙 1989 Ford Bronco
Marcus Beier – Waconia, MN
🥇 5th Generation (1992–1996)
🚙 1993 Ford Bronco
Aaron Zaharia – Walhalla, ND
🥇 6th Generation (2021–Present)
🚙 2022 Ford Bronco
Jason Durick – Lignite, ND
🏁 Bronco Rodeo Champions
🏎️ Bronco Barrel Blitz Champion
⏱️ 27.63 Seconds
Kaelan Robberstad – Inkster, ND
🏁 Bronco Stampede Sprint Champion
Kelly Weismantel – Aberdeen, SD
🌟 Road-Worn Renegade
🚙 1989 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
Justin Dearinger
Congratulations to each of our winners!
We’re just beginning to sort through the hundreds of photos and videos from the weekend, so don’t worry if you haven’t seen yours yet. We’ll be sharing more memories over the coming days.
To everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, supported us, and simply believed in what we were trying to build—thank you. You helped turn an idea into something real, and that’s something we’ll never forget.
Here’s to Year One… and to making Year Two even better.
See you on the trails. 🐎🧡💙