Denver, CO – The prestigious Friend of the National Western award is celebrated yearly at the exclusive Red Meat Club dinner on Jan. 11, 2024. This year’s award honors the Crow family, with over 100 years of service to the industry spanning three generations. Among the family’s many notable achievements, Dick Crow was a founding father of the Red Meat … Read More
Press Release: National Western Stock Show Drives $171 Million in Economic Impact
Common Sense Institute, (CSI), released a fiscal impact report announcing the iconic and treasured National Western Stock Show drives a $171 million in economic impact over the 16-day event. View the CSI press release, December 19, 2023 below: National Western Stock Show Drives $171 Million Impact and over 700,000 Attendees“Super Bowl” of Livestock Shows to Kick off 2024 with Enormous Economic … Read More
Press Release: Stock Show Announces 2024 Parade Grand Marshal – Randy Gradishar
Denver, CO – The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, is excited to announce Denver Broncos All-Pro Middle Linebacker (1974-1983) Randy Gradishar as Grand Marshal of the 2024 Stock Show Kick-Off Parade, presented by Arrow Electronics. On Thursday, January 4, Gradishar will lead the traditional drive of longhorn cattle, horses, and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to … Read More
Press Release: Young Guns of the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Announces December 7th, 2023 Reception Date
DENVER, CO. – Tickets are on sale now for the Annual Young Guns Reception at the National Western Complex in Denver. This year’s Reception is December 7th, kicking off the 2023-2024 Stock Show season. The Young Guns Pop-Up Exhibit features local, emerging artists selling work in price ranges more accessible to Young Guns attendees. Join hundreds of young professionals for an evening of art, … Read More
Press Release: Stock Show to Host Mutton Bustin’ at Halftime During Broncos Game
Denver, CO – The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, is excited to announce a collaboration with the Denver Broncos for the Thankful for Colorado game. The halftime entertainment will bring the excitement of mutton bustin’ to the halftime show during the Broncos vs. Browns game on Sunday, November 26, as the Stock Show celebrates 40 days until … Read More
Press Release: Applications Are Still Open to Join the National Western Stock Show Volunteer Team
Denver, CO – The National Western Stock Show (NWSS), presented by CommonSpirit Health, continues to welcome individuals to join its volunteer team, providing rewarding opportunities to become an integral part of a Colorado tradition. The event not only awards hundreds of college scholarships each year but also strengthens our local community, fosters new friendships, and upholds the spirit of the … Read More
Press Release: R. Stanton Dodge joins Western Stock Show Association Board of DirectorsPress Release:
Denver, CO – One of the West’s most respected corporate attorneys has joined the board of directors of the Western Stock Show Association (WSSA), the nonprofit that has presented the National Western Stock Show since 1906. The WSSA board’s newest member, R. Stanton Dodge, is chief legal officer of DraftKings. The longtime National Western supporter serves as a WSSA trustee … Read More
Press Release: Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Selects Joseph McGurl as Featured Artist and Announces 2024 Schedule of Events
DENVER, CO – Joseph McGurl from Cataumet, Massachusetts has been named the 2024 Featured Artist of the Annual Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. McGurl’s painting, Morning Light on a Western Landscape, has been selected for the National Western’s permanent art collection. This signature work will also be available for sale as a poster during the 2024 Coors Western Art Exhibit at the National Western Stock Show, January 6-21, … Read More
Press Release: National Western Stock Show Announces 2024 Citizen of the WestPress Release:
Denver CO – The National Western Stock Show proudly announces distinguished military and business leader General Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart as the 2024 Citizen of the West. This prestigious award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer – a true representative of Western lifestyle, ideals, agricultural heritage, and traditions. A committee of community leaders selects … Read More
National Western’s “Most Loved Tradition;” More Than Just a Cattle Show
Lined up in the middle of the Denver Coliseum rodeo arena, kids wait on what could be their very own calf to be released from the chutes- if they can catch it. The only thing going through Rowan Wasinger’s head is, “I don’t care how, but I’m going to catch one.” Rowan is one of the nearly 3,000 National Western … Read More