Looking for a banjo strap that is made in USA?

All the following are USA made. Leather strap prices range from about $45 to $165. I can't vouch for the union thing, but doubt that there are enough made by anyone to support a union. Most are small individual type creations. There might be some big manufacturer that makes a banjo strap or two, but I don't know of one. All listed are leather, will try to give some hints and add links below to more info. If he's tall, get an extra long strap. If he plays standing up for long periods, consider a harness (it's kind of like suspenders - criss-crosses in back and comes across both shoulders - if he will go for that) and do get a wider and/or padded strap, rather than a narrow and unpadded. You might see a strap you like that is narrow and unpadded - you can buy a slip on pad for them.

'Folk of the Wood' circle straps are nice. Not real fancy, but very good functionally. Very secure (threads through the banjo tension hooks), good weight distribution, and keeps neck in playing position.

'Nay' straps are finely made. The Morgan Monroe strap (in the middle of that group of 'Nay' straps - the acousticmusician.com link) is nice but don't think it's USA.

'El Dorado' might well be the Cadillac of straps - nicely hand tooled - they are high dollar, but worth it if you can afford it and that style (country/fancy) is suitable for your fiance.

I added the Elderly Instruments banjo strap page so you could get an idea of the huge variety of banjo straps available. Note that most of these are not made in USA (if they do not specifically say they are, then they are not) but wanted to show you the styles available.

I do not like the type that support the banjo with a hook on the bottom - these can come loose and the banjo can fall to the ground - not good. I am not a banjo player myself though, so there might be reason for some players to prefer those - cost is about the same.

There is a fellow in Michigan named Julius Medina who makes leather straps for Elderly but that's about all I know about him. I'm sure you'll find some other manufacturers on the Elderly site and/or google "USA made banjo straps", or such, for some more.