There are so many things to do with your grounds admission ticket!
Scroll through the Coors Western Art gallery, catch a horse show, witness a stock dog competition, meander through the newly developed Yards on the historic grounds, cheer on the kids in the Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin’ or shop ‘til you drop’ at the hundreds of western vendors with unique gifts and delicious food. There is a lot to see, do and smell at Stock Show!
Adults (12+): $5.00 – 37.00 (includes fees)
Kids (3-11): $2.00 – 9.00 (includes fees)
2 and under: FREE
* Pricing is dependent on the day of the week, pricing without fees is available at the box office
Guest Badges, good for Grounds Admission all 16 days: $88.00
Ames Beef Palace
Join us in the Ames Beef Palace for the CO Fiddle Championships, AgVocate Speaking Contest, Mile High Auctioneer Championships, sheep shearing, Top Hogs of the Wild West and more!
Location: Beef Palace Auction Arena, Level 1
CSU Ag Adventure
CSU Ag Adventure is the perfect place for children and adults to learn about the world of agriculture. Guests participate in a hands-on experience learning about Colorado animal and crop production, featuring commodities from across the state.
Coors Western Art Gallery
One of the finest art shows celebrating our western heritage! Net proceeds benefit the National Western Scholarship Trust. Open each day of Stock Show from 9 am – 8 pm
New Location: The Legacy
Dairy Discovery Zone
The Dairy Discovery Zone is a fun, interactive exhibit where you and your family can discover the world of dairy and how your milk gets from the farm to the fridge.
Hutchison Western Pony Trails
Horse around in this exhibit that will teach you everything you want to know about our equine friends.
The Hutchison Western Pony Trails exhibit is interactive, educational, and built with kids in mind! Watch live horse demonstrations that teach how to measure and groom a horse, learn about breeds, colors, and the differences between English and Western disciplines. Meet the Denver Mounted Patrol, and learn about the Temple Grandin Equine Center. Don’t forget your camera, because there are lots of photo opportunities within this exciting exhibit!
New Location: Itty Bitty Acres, Level 1
King Soopers Petting Farm
Come face to face with over 60 barnyard animals! The Petting Farm is FREE with your grounds admission ticket.
Mini Sicilian donkeys, pygmy goats, and mini-call ducks make up the diverse group of friendly animals. Kids of all ages will enjoy feeding the animals by hand. Feed cones can be purchased for $5 or 2 for $8.
New Location: Itty Bitty Acres, Level 1
National Western Nursery
Come meet National Western’s newest arrivals of your favorite farm animals and learn about their first days of life on the farm. State FFA officers oversee the care and feeding at the Nursery, and serve to answer questions about animal health and well-being. Included are a Holstein calf and Jersey calf, sow and piglets, goat and kids, ewe and lambs, alpacas and cria, and a miniature pony.
NW Nursery presented by Murdoch’s
New Location: Itty Bitty Acres, Level 1
Stock Show Tours
Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at Stock Show? Join us for a fun, interactive tour that will take you into the heart of the Stock Show where you will learn about
Location: Top of stairs, South Ticket Lobby
Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tour Length: 45-60 minutes
Shopping & Food
Explore over 300 retail vendors that sell a variety of products that include fine art, jewelry, toys, clothing, home, western lifestyle, and agricultural products and equipment.
Limited Scheduled Events and Shows
CO Fiddle Championships
The Colorado Old Time Fiddlers’ Association (COTFA) is dedicated to fiddling of all kinds, with a special emphasis on Texas-style fiddling.
Location: Ames Beef Palace
Dates: January 10-11
Cowboy Courtyard
Enjoy live music by local bands on warm days during January!
Location: South Food Court
Dates: TBD
Time: 11 am – 3 pm, weather permitting
GASCAR Animal Races
NEW for 2026, watch inter-species animal racing like you’ve never seen before! Goats, sheep, pigs and other surprise animals wear racing silks as they hoof and waddle their way around and sometimes over the track! GASCAR takes place each day at select times – check our daily schedule for this show you won’t want to miss!
Location: Itty Bitty Acres, Level 1
Mile High Open Auctioneer Championship
Come and see the best auctioneers from around the country compete in a two-round competition for a $15,000 purse at the National Western. The Colorado Auctioneers Foundation (CAF) produces the event and shares the same fundraising goal with the Western Stock Show Association. Proceeds benefit college scholarships awarded by the CAF. Up to 30 contestants sell in the preliminary round, and five finalists compete in the final round.
Location: Ames Beef Palace
Date: January 24
Mini Zebu Show
These heat-loving, disease-resistant cattle measure less than 42 inches tall and originate from South Asia. They are known for their hump-backs and horns and somewhat resemble what a mini bucking bull would look like.
New Location: Livestock Center, Murdoch’s Junior Barns
Show:
Dates:
Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin'
Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin’ is an hour packed with nothing but pure Mutton Bustin’ fun! This event will take place in the historic Stadium Arena during the January 2026 show. 50 future cowboys or cowgirls per night will be selected to join in on the fun!
Location: Stadium Arena
Dates: Jan 13 & 16
Stock Dog Trials
The National Western Stock Show takes pride in highlighting the relationship between these amazing animals and their human counterparts. From backyard pets to a cowman’s top assistant, dogs are man’s best friend.
Location: Yards
Date: TBD
Remarkable Roundup
The Remarkable Roundup is a fun-filled, adaptive ag event for kids with special needs. Cowboys and rodeo queens will come together to create an interactive rodeo with events
including Steer Roping, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, and Barrel Racing (no live animals are used, only props). Accessible with a grounds admission ticket, all guests are able to come on down and watch this heartwarming event. Participation is not open to the public.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 20, 10 am-12 pm
Cowboy Church
National Western proudly hosts Cowboy Church services every Sunday during show.
January | 10 a.m.
Stockyards Event Center
January | 10 a.m.
Denver Coliseum
Theme: Honoring past WSSA Members and Volunteers,
hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
January | 10 a.m.
Denver Coliseum
Hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
