From a world of horses, Colorado agriculture, Audra McNicholas is no stranger to the industry. McNicholas was a former Miss Rodeo Colorado in 2009. With her love for horses and her community, she is paving the way for therapy horses in Colorado by restoring love and mental health back into her community. After several years of working with horses, McNicholas … Read More
Grabbing Life by the Horns
Many rodeo athletes have dreamed of a career in the sport since they could walk. For 41-year-old steer wrestler Matt Reeves, life as a rodeo athlete looked a little different when he started out. “I never thought when I was a little kid that I was going to go rodeo for a living,” Reeves said. Originally from Pampa, Texas, Reeves … Read More
Showing Family Values
The National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock show in the United States, and it draws talented competitors from across the nation to contend for glory on the Hill. The variety and intensity found only at national shows is what keeps contestants like 16-year-old Maddie Unruh from Peyton, Colorado coming back.
PRESS RELEASE: Stock Show Debuts New Pro Rodeo Format
National Western Stock Show Debuts New Tournament-Style Pro Rodeo Format The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is the first stop of the year for rodeo’s biggest and best stars. This year, the NWSS Pro Rodeos will feature a new tournament-style format with more than half a million dollars up for grabs. The top 80 athletes from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Record Breaking Weekend at Stock Show
The “Best 16 Days in January” Kicks Off with Record-Breaking Weekend Attendance The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is excited to announce a record-breaking opening weekend. The 114-year-old Colorado tradition brought in crowds totaling 106,921 for the first two days of its sixteen-day event. Previously, the largest opening weekend was in 2018 with 103,546 guests. The opening Saturday attendance record also was the largest … Read More
The 114th National Western Stock Show Opens January 11
January 2, 2020, DENVER, CO – The National Western Stock Show is just one week from the annual Kick-Off Parade presented by Arrow Electronics, launching the 114-year-old Colorado tradition in Denver. The historic Stock Show Parade trots through the streets of downtown Denver next Thursday, January 9, at noon. The procession will be led by parade Grand Marshal, Jake Jabs. The 2020 National … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: The National Western Stock Show is Hiring for the 2020 Show
Denver, CO, December 16, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show is hiring over 400 seasonal positions for the annual, city-wide event next month. The Stock Show is seeking friendly and hard-working people who want to be part of this 114-year-old Colorado tradition. The National Western Complex at 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, will host several hiring job fairs over the following … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: National Western Stock Show Announces Jake Jabs as 2020 Parade Grand Marshal
Denver, CO, December 11, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce Colorado businessman, legend and Stock Show enthusiast Jake Jabs as the 2020 Parade Grand Marshal. On Thursday, January 9th, Jake Jabs will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to celebrate the start of the 114th … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Marcy and Bruce Benson Named 2020 Citizens of the West
Denver, CO, September 17, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show is proud to announce Marcy and Bruce Benson as the 2020 Citizens of the West. This prestigious annual award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of Western pioneers and perpetuate the West’s agriculture heritage and ideals. A committee of community leaders selects recipients. “I’m pleased to see … Read More
