What is the National Western Stock Show?
(August 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The National Western Stock Show is a livestock show and festival held annually every January at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado since 1906. Its original purpose was to demonstrate better breeding and feeding techniques to area stockmen.
When was the first Stock Show held in the US?
Since first held in 1906, it has become the world's largest stock show by number of animals and offers the world's only carload and pen cattle show. Originally limited to the livestock from the western United States, the show was expanded by 1908 to include entrants from around the world.
What is the Denver Stock Show?
The Stock Show, now in its 116th year, is a nationally recognized Western heritage and entertainment event with one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows and Colorado’s largest agricultural trade show. It takes place at the Denver Coliseum located at 4600 Humboldt St.
What's new at the stock show Fair?
New this year is the Stock Show Fair at McGregor Square, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come see a Brahma bull, therapy horses and Colorado fiddlers, and enjoy a food market.
What time does the National Western Stock Show start?
Friday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. All entrances open by 9:00 a.m.
Where will the National Western Stock Show be held in 2022?
DenverRELATED: A guide to the 2022 National Western Stock Show You haven't experienced Denver until you've experienced the National Western Stock Show. Here are 9 amazing things to do at the 2022 celebration.
What should I wear to the National Western Stock Show?
Each January, cowboy couture rides into fashion at the National Western Stock Show. To fit in, look for these items in your closet: basically anything with fringe, bolo ties, blue jeans, turquoise jewelry, belt buckles, boots, snaps, leather chaps, cowboy hats, spurs, beaded belts, bandanas, rhinestones, and feathers.
How long does the National Western Stock Show last?
16-dayThe National Western Stock Show is a 16-day livestock show held in Denver Colorado every January, hosting over 25 different breeds of cattle and many other species of livestock.
What is the biggest stock show in the world?
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston or abbreviated HLSR, is the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. It includes one of the richest regular-season professional rodeo events.
How long is the rodeo at National Western Stock Show?
16 Days Of Rodeo Action.
Can I conceal carry at the National Western Stock Show?
Firearms are only allowed at the National Western Stock Show in Denver if they are with patrons carrying a concealed-carry permit, city officials and event organizers say. Open carrying of guns is barred throughout the city despite Colorado's law allowing the practice elsewhere.
Who owns the National Western Complex?
City and County of Denver The city owns the majority of the land and facilities on the campus, made possible in 2015 when Denver residents voted in support of Ballot Measure 2C, a tourism tax that helps fund a portion of the redevelopment.
What do you wear to a livestock show?
The proper livestock show ring attire should always be neat, clean, professional, and worn with confidence. When selecting show ring outfits for you or your young showman, the best rule is to never wear anything that will distract the judge or pull attention away from the calf.
How do you show animals at the Stock Show?
Showmanship: Animals must be owned by the Participant, entered and eligible to be shown in a current National Western Stock Show class in order to exhibit in Showmanship. Animals not making weight may not be used.
Where is the Colorado Stock Show held?
DenverThe National Western Stock Show & Rodeo is a Denver tradition, honoring the country's rich Old West heritage, Jan. 8-23, 2022. Held every January at the National Western Complex , it's the nation's premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world.
How long is the MLK rodeo?
Events such as Cheyenne Frontier Days welcome over 120,000 throughout the ten-day festival. Grandstand seating lines the performance area with premium seats available directly in front of the track.
What is the Coors Western Art Exhibit?
The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale runs during the show within the National Western Stock Show Complex, featuring landscape paintings, livestock sculptures and photography of dozens of artists who celebrate the area's Western heritage. Check back for the full 2022 National Western Stock Show schedule >>.
Where are steers paraded in Denver?
• Two days before the start of the stock show, a group of steers are paraded through the streets of downtown Denver, which is quite a sight amid the city's skyscrapers and coffee shops and a sure sign the city has gone stock-show crazy.
Pro Rodeo – Hunger Action
This Hunger Action Pro Rodeo, presented by Centura Health, features the Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Focus Point FRC and Hunger Free Colorado.
Xtreme Dogs Pat & Chat
Dog lovers unite! Get an exclusive, up close preview patting & chatting some of our Xtreme Dogs! Man’s best friend thrills audiences with their athletic prowess and surprisingly unbelievable antics. Then, see them at their 6:30 pm show in the Events Center!
Xtreme Dogs Pat & Chat
Dog lovers unite! Get an exclusive, up close preview patting & chatting some of our Xtreme Dogs! Man’s best friend thrills audiences with their athletic prowess and surprisingly unbelievable antics. Then, see them at their 3 pm show in the Events Center!
Remarkable Roundup
The Remarkable Roundup is an adaptive rodeo experience for students with special needs. Cowboys and rodeo royalty come together to create a unique experience in the dirt on the Coliseum arena floor. Free to view with a grounds admission ticket, guests are welcome to watch this event. Participation is not open to the public.
Stick Horse Rodeo presented by Centura Health
The National Western Stick Horse Rodeo is perfect for your favorite buckaroos! Kids have the opportunity to create their own, pint-sized rodeo as they hop on a stick horse and compete in some of rodeo’s favorite events including barrel racing, steer roping and bull riding. Stick horse rodeos are a must for any future cowboy or cowgirl!
Longhorn Cattle Drive
Witness our longhorn cattle herd be driven from the south hill above the Stadium Arena down Humboldt Street in front of the Hall of Education and into the Events Center west paddock.
Stock Show tickets
A grounds admission ticket gives you access to everything at the Stock Show except for rodeos and other special events, which require a separate ticket.
How to get there and park
The National Western Complex is bordered by Interstate 70 to the south, Brighton Boulevard to the east and National Western Drive to the west.
COVID-19 rules and other policies
The Stock Stock follows City of Denver guidelines in regards to COVID-19. That means visitors and participants must wear a mask in indoor spaces. The mask order doesn’t apply to outdoor areas or to anyone who’s actively eating and drinking.
Stock Show Parade
The Kick-Off Parade that was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6 was canceled due to weather, according to Paul Andrews, NWSS CEO and president.
