National Western Stock Show management is actively monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19.   We are evaluating and exploring procedures and protocols under the city and state guidelines to coordinate a safe 2021 Stock Show.

We will provide updates as they transpire and as the Stock Show dates grow closer.

Thank you for your continued support.

Honoring the Legacy, Building the Future

The National Western Center redevelopment will be a multi-phase project involving an array of road and rail infrastructure improvements, a revitalization of the South Platte River and the establishment of a Colorado State University academic center, among them.

The Honoring the Legacy campaign focuses on four core National Western facilities: the Legacy Building, the Livestock Center, the Yards and the Equestrian Center.

The expansion and development of these new facilities will greatly enhance the visitor experience, provide the capacity to host a wider array of events throughout the year, and support increased attendance at other National Western Center facilities, both existing and future.

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National Western Center Latest News

October 4, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: DENVER PUBLIC ART SEEKS QUALIFIED ARTISTS FOR NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER COMMISSION

The City and County of Denver is pleased to announce a National Western Center Denver Public Art commission.

The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create original works of art for the two South Platte River Bridges connecting the new National Western Center (NWC) campus and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods with the Globeville neighborhood.

The two bridges present a unique opportunity for an immersive art experience; the panel is seeking two and three-dimensional artwork and components, including lighting designs and architecturally integrated creations, that tell the story of the National Western Center’s history and future vision, as well as reflecting the socioeconomic past, present and future of the site.

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2020 Stock Show Highlights

Sat, Jan 11 – Opening Day: *57,386

Colorado vs the World Rodeo Winners
Bareback Riding: Mason Clements, 84pts
Steer Wrestling: Jace Melvin, 4.92sec
Saddle Bronc Riding: Wyatt Hageman, 87.5pts
Barrel Racing: Michelle Alley, 15.456sec
Bull Riding: Trevor Reiste, 89pts

Ranch Rodeo Winner: Veale/Sarco Ranches, 2x winners

Jan 12 – 49, 535

Freestyle Reining Winner:
Sharee Schwartzenberger on Game Day Surprise 

Jan 13 – 26,884

PBR Semi-Finals Day 1

1. Cole Melancon, Paris, Texas, 90 pts on Let’s Gamble
2. Boudreaux Campbell, Crockett, Texas, 88.5
3. Santiago Castellanos, Dixon, Mexico, 86.5
4. Marcus Mast, Middlebury, Ind., 85.5
5. Brock Radford, Dewinton, Alberta, 85
6. Jessi Petri, Palestine, Texas, 84.5
7. (tie) Lane Mellers, Queensland, Australia, and Jonny Perez, Madera, Calif., 84 pts/ea

Jan 14: 36,174 *

PBR Semi-Finals Day 2

1. Taylor Toves, Stephenville, TX on Shakin – 88pts
2. Colten Jesse, Konawa, OK – 87.5
3. Keyshawn Whitehors, McCraken Springs, UT – 85.5
4. Kache Moosman, Price, UT – 85
5. Andrew Alvidrez, Seminole, TX – 84.5
6. Conner Halverson, Gordon, NE – 84.5
7. Lane Mellers, Australia – 84
8. Cody Dollins, Waco, TX – 83.5

Jan 15 – 32,422

PBR Bull Riding Winner:
Taylor Toves, Stephenville, Texas, 89.5 points on Cervi Championship Rodeo’s Jack Hammer

Junior Market Goat:
Grand Champion: Cody Sells of Taylor, TX
Reserve: Aspen Martin of Mason, TX

Jan 16 – 31,022

Cinch Equicross Winners:

Olivia Lay: Key Hole Race, Rescue Race & Musical Ropes
Braxton Morgan: Flag Race

Stadium Arena Mutton Busters:
50 kids played cowboy and competed in the Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin’ presented by Frontier Airlines. The top 10 kids get to ride in the Jan 22, 1:30pm rodeo.

Jan 17 – 45,712

Gambler’s Choice Winner:
Tom Foley on Luxus Liner S

* record day

2020 Stock Show Highlights – Week 2

Sun, Jan 19 – 54,001

Pro Rodeo Update
The newly paired team ropers, Cody Snow and Paul Eaves showed up at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo to win. With Snow, from Los Olivos, Calif., doing the heading and Eaves, from Lonedell, Mo., heeling, they have a total time of 10.3 seconds on two runs, tied for first place overall so far.

Junior Market Lamb
Grand Champion: Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, TX
Reserve: Blake Skidgel, Pawnee, OK

Mon, Jan 20 – 50,458

Pro Rodeo Update
Leon Fountain took the lead in the first round of saddle bronc riding at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo on Monday. Fountain, from Socorro, N.M., rode Cervi Championship Rodeo’s The Edge for 85.5 points.

Grand Prix Winner
Tom Foley on Damokles

Tues, Jan 21 – 34,947

Pro Rodeo Update
Barrel racer Alishea Broussard has the fastest time so far at this year’s National Western Stock Show Rodeo. The Estherwood, Louisiana resident stopped the clock in 14.94 seconds and has just the second run that has been under 15 in the Denver Coliseum.

Wed, Jan 22 – 37,537

Pro Rodeo Update
Jesse Brown of Baker, Oregon came close to the 2.9-second arena record in the steer wrestling at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. Brown took the lead in the second round with a 3.2.

Junior Market Swine
Grand Champion: Alli Stromberger, Ilif, CO
Reserve: Mikala Grady, Grandview, TX

Thur, Jan 23 – 40,562

Pro Rodeo Update
The stars at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo aligned for Lefty Holman on Thursday. The California cowboy took the overall lead in saddle bronc riding in the Denver Coliseum with this 87.5-point ride on Vold Rodeo’s horse named Sun Pop.

Junior Market Steer
Grand Champion: Ashton Guyer, Flat Rock IL
Reserve: Jagger Horn, Anson, TX

Fri, Jan 24 – 43,068

Pro Rodeo Update
Two-time National Western Stock Show Rodeo bareback champion Will Lowe showed Friday night fans that he is looking for a third. The Canyon, Texas, cowboy rode Burch Rodeo’s horse, Friendly Skies for 90 points, the high-marked score of this year’s rodeo so far.

Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
Grand Champion Steer – $155,000*
Exhibitor: Ashtin Guyer, Flat Rock, IL, Buyer: Ames Construction Company
Grand Champion Hog – $100,000*
Exhibitor: Alli Stromberger, Iliff, CO, Buyer: Transwest Trucks, Inc.
Grand Champion Lamb – $40,000*
Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, TX, Buyer: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
[Full Results]

Sat, Jan 25 – 61,479

Pro Rodeo Update – Semi Finals
Two-time National Western Stock Show Rodeo bareback champion Will Lowe showed Friday night fans that he is looking for a third. The Canyon, Texas, cowboy rode Burch Rodeo’s horse, Friendly Skies for 90 points, the high-marked score of this year’s rodeo so far.

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