Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Inductees

The 36th Annual Casey Tibbs Foundation Tribute Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center in Fort Pierre.

Executive Director Kalyn Bergeson says each year, the Casey Tibbs Foundation pays tribute to six individuals who have exemplified and contributed to the sport of rodeo in South Dakota. She says these individuals are nominated into six different categories, based on specific criteria, before going through a selection process.

The 2025 honorees are:

Past Rodeo Great: Cliff Glade

Rodeo Cowgirl Great: Kristi Steffes

Rodeo Cowboy Great: Cole Elshere

Rodeo Promoter: Jordan Tierney

Ranch Cowboy Family: The Joe (Wink) Stoddard Family

Rodeo Animal Athlete: Coffee Jeff- Owned by Paul Tierney

Bergeson says photos and biographies of each year’s honorees are added to the permanent “Wall of Fame” located in the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center. She says advance tickets are required for this event and sales will start Oct. 1. She says individuals may purchase tickets:

• by phone, in person at the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center in Fort Pierre, or online at caseytibbs.com.