About the National Western Stock Show
Serving the agriculture industry since 1906.
The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, established in 1906, is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing education in agriculture, including college and graduate-level scholarships in agriculture and veterinary medicine for practice in rural areas.
The National Western Stock Show, one of Colorado’s preeminent tourist destinations, is held every January for 16 days. A nationally recognized western heritage and entertainment event, the stock show hosts one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows, and Colorado’s largest western trade show, attracting attendance numbers over 700,000 visitors each year.
Throughout this historic event, the National Western strives to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and youth education in livestock, equestrian, farming, ranching, animal awareness, and appreciation. We celebrate western lifestyles, our communities, and provide life-long memories and family traditions.
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Douglas L. Jones
Chairman of the Board-
Barth Whitham
Vice Chairman of the Board -
Paul D. Andrews
President & CEO -
Mark Gustafson
Secretary -
Bruce Wagner
Treasurer -
Peter Coors
Chairman of the Capital Campaign -
Sue Anschutz- Rodgers
Director -
J.J. Ament
Director -
Terrance Carroll
Director -
Justin Cumming
Director -
Don Elliman
Director -
Brooke Fox
Director -
Dr. Tony Frank
Director -
Michael Long
Director -
Guy McEndaffer
Director -
Nancy Tuor
Director -
Ron Williams
Former Chairman/Director -
Patrick A. Grant
Chairman Emeritus -
Dr. G. Marvin Beeman
Director Emeritus -
George G. Hutchison
Director Emeritus