Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo

Our sympathies to the Sutton Rodeo family on the passing of their patriarch Jim Sutton. He was instrumental in the rodeo industry. 💔✝️

James (Jim) Sutton Jr.
4-20-1935 ~ 9-3-2026

Today, we said goodbye to our patriarch, an innovator, record setting athlete and a true cowboy legend.

Our legend.

He believed in hard work, high integrity, superior performance and had a true love for competition, quality livestock, production & entertainment.

His wisdom was earned through a lifetime of experiences on the ranch, in the arena, on the court, the field and the rodeo road.

His influence was felt throughout the Western industry, leaving behind a legacy that is far from finished. It lives on in the values he taught, in the land he loved, and the stock he raised.

A great man.
A great cowboy.
A great dad and grandfather.
A great leader.
A life well lived.

We say farewell with sorrow, but also with gratitude.

May he make this final ride knowing he leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and a legacy that they will strive to carry on.

Rest easy, your work here is done.

Jim’s services are pending and in preparation for this day, he has requested that in lieu of flowers any memorials be sent to the following organizations that were so important to him throughout his life;
- SDSU Athletic-Rodeo/Basketball
- Casey Tibbs Hall of Fame, Ft Pierre, SD
- ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, CO

Psssst... we have a little surprise for you.... keep your eyes open 👀👀

Announcing our 2026 contract personnel:
Announcers Bob Tallman and Garrison Allen
Rodeo clown and barrelman Dalton Morris Entertainer
Music director Jersey Jake
Bullfighters Ely Sharkey and Beau Schueth
Pickup men Brandon Hatzenbuhler and TK Sampson
Rodeo secretary Val Lundquist
Assistant rodeo secretary Rowena Nelson
Timers: Amy Sutton-Muller and Kim Sutton
Photographer: JackieJensenPhotography.com
Congrats to everyone!

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COWBOY to the core

The Clarion Hotel in Minot is our host hotel.
Call 701.852.2504 and ask for the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo rate.
Discounted rate ends Sept. 10!
Address: 2200 East Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND

moments in time......