The Heart of the Stock Show: The Volunteer Program Did you know nearly 1,000 volunteers make the National Western Stock Show possible? These dedicated individuals are the backbone of the event, ensuring that exhibitors, patrons, and guests experience the best the Stock Show has to offer. But this thriving program wasn’t always so strong. In the 1980s, it struggled to … Read More
Press Release: The Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Announces Logan Maxwell Hagege as the 2026 Featured Artist
DENVER, CO – The National Western Stock Show presented by CommonSpirit Health, is thrilled to announce that Logan Maxwell Hagege has been chosen as the Featured Artist for the 2026 Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale,
Press Release: National Western Stock Show and Complex Names Wes Allison as New President and CEO
Allison’s tenure begins May 5, bringing decades of leadership experience in the livestock industry DENVER, CO – The National Western Stock Show proudly announces Wes Allison as its next president and CEO, ushering in a new era of leadership as the organization prepares for its next phase of honoring its legacy and building its future. Allison’s decades of leadership experience and deep-rooted … Read More
Press Release: Time to Take Down the Holiday Lights – The 119th National Western Stock Show Has Come to a Close
Denver, CO – The 2025 National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, has ended, drawing more than 658,109 visitors over the best 16 days in January. Fans of all ages donned their cowboy hats, boots, and winter parkas to celebrate Colorado’s iconic Western tradition. Organizers, volunteers, and countless supporters behind this annual agricultural event express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made … Read More
Press Release: Records Shattered-Celebrating the Bright Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
DENVER, CO. – A sold-out crowd filled the auction arena for the 2025 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions, presented by BOK Financial. This year’s Grand and Reserve Grand Champions highlighted the promising future of the livestock industry, further solidifying the event as a cornerstone of agricultural excellence. Emotion ran high as the bidding for the 2025 Grand Champion Steer soared … Read More
Contestants make comeback at National Western Stock Show Rodeo
Stetson Wright is back to his winning ways at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. After a year off with injuries, he rode The Cervi Brothers’ bull Heyoka for 89 points to take the lead in the first round of competition. Wright, from Beaver, Utah, will compete again here at the Saturday morning rodeo. NWSS photo by Ric Andersen Friday’s … Read More
Brody Cress hoping for repeat success in Denver
Last year’s National Western Stock Show saddle bronc riding champion Brody Cress is hoping for another title in the Denver Coliseum. Cress from Hillsdale, Wyoming, scored 84 points on The Cervi Brothers’ Fancy Frank at the first performance of the rodeo, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. NWSS photo by Ric Andersen. DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2025) — Thursday night … Read More
Denver Chute-Out Champion crowned
Alan de Souza from Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil was able to capitalize on every opportunity at the National Western Stock Show’s Denver Chute-Out bull riding. He was dialed in on the bull Dialed In scoring 84 points in the final round. Combined with his previous two scores, he had the highest total on three bulls at 239.5. He collected $19,980 … Read More
Denver Chute-Out bull riding showcases talent
Claudio Montanha Jr., won the first round of the Denver Chute-Out bull riding at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. The Brazilian bull rider scored 91 points on Cooper/Scruggs Bucking Bulls four-legged athlete, The Paint. NWSS photo by Ric Andersen. DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2025) — The second night of bull riding action at the National Western Stock Show … Read More
Reigning Champion defends bull riding title
Cort McFadden, from Novice, Texas was the final bull rider on Monday night at the Professional Bull Riders Denver Chute-Out at the National Western Stock Show. McFadden, from Novice, Texas went to the lead in the first round of competition with an 87-point effort on Flying S/Dozier Cattle Company’s bull named Down to Fly. NWSS photo by Ric Andersen. … Read More