DENVER, CO, May 15, 2019– Education, agriculture and tradition have been the foundation of the National Western Stock Show since its inception in 1906. In 1983, the Stock Show formalized that commitment by establishing the National Western Scholarship Trust. Today, the Stock Show announced a second scholastic opportunity for students; the National Western Stock Show Denver Scholarship Programcreated exclusively for graduating seniors from public high schools, college … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Best 16 Days In January Comes To A Close
2019 National Western Stock Show Celebrates Over 700,000 Attendees DENVER, CO, January 27, 2019 – The 113th National Western Stock Show celebrated the best sixteen days in January with the third highest attendance, hosting 701,656 visitors. The attendance record sits at 726,972 guests and was set in 2006 during the 100th Anniversary. “We appreciate every person, young and old, from near and … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: The National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Steer Sets a New Record
DENVER, CO, January 25, 2019 – The standing-room-only crowd at the 2019 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions roared as the Grand Champion Steer sold for an all-time record of $150,000. The top eight champion animals tallied generous sales of $480,000. The Grand Champion Hog sold for $70,000, and the Reserve Grand Champion Steer sold for an impressive $90,000. The money … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Overwhelming Support For Late Bull Rider Mason Lowe
DENVER, CO, January 23, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show and PBR (Professional Bull Riders) would like to thank the incredible fans, friends, bull riding family and the entire stock show community for helping raise over $200,000 for the family of Mason Lowe. “The outpour of support from so many people has been tremendous, and we hope this will provide … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: FREE Rodeo for Furloughed Federal Employees
DENVER, CO, January 23, 2019 – The National Western Stock Show would like to invite furloughed federal employees to a rodeo performance at no cost. Free admission will be given to qualified individuals, up to 4 tickets, for the Pro Rodeo on Thursday, January 24th at 10:30 a.m. This rodeo ticket also allows guests to enjoy access to the NWSS … Read More
Meet the Frost Brothers
The Frost brothers are a well-known pair in the rodeo world, competing in both Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Bull Riding events in the recent years. I caught up with them at the National Western Stock Show, where they were competing in the Denver Chute Out PBR Velocity Tour event along with the PRCA. The pair were back in … Read More
FREE Holiday Weekend Parking for Stock Show Guests
DENVER, CO – Free overflow parking this weekend for Stock Show guests. Parking is available at the Coors Field parking garage or the PepsiCo lot this Saturday, January 19th, and Sunday, January 20th. Complimentary shuttles will run every 15 to 20 minutes to the National Western Complex. The Coors Field parking garage is located at 27th Street & Blake. The gates to the … Read More
Back In The Saddle With Schulze
After sitting down with barrel racer Kim Schulze before her first run on opening day of the 2019 National Western Stock Show, I would never have guessed the trials and tribulations that she has faced over the past two years. Her personality and perspective on life truly inspired me, and I cannot wait to share her story with you. This … Read More
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Makes Major Gift to Help Make New National Western Center A Reality
Hub for livestock activities, major multi-use facilities to be named the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center. DENVER, Jan. 16, 2019 – Rancher, businesswoman and philanthropist Sue Anschutz-Rodgers has made a major gift to the Honoring the Legacy…Building the Future campaign supporting the new National Western Center, and one of the redevelopment’s centerpiece facilities will be named in her honor, the Western Stock Show … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: National Western Stock Show Opens Doors with Record Saturday
DENVER, CO – The National Western Stock Show opened its doors Saturday, January 12th, with record attendance. The super Saturday recorded 837 more guests than the year before, setting a new opening Saturday record of 53,806 guests. The previous opening day record was 52,969 guests. The Stock Show grounds were also bustling Sunday, marking a successful opening weekend. “These are the best sixteen … Read More