Livestock Exhibitors
January 10-25, 2026
It only happens in Denver!
The livestock shows in Denver have been the backbone of the National Western Stock Show since its inception in 1906. Be sure to mark your calendars now to be at the Grand Opening of two premier buildings in 2026: the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center and The Legacy.
We proudly serve the livestock and agricultural communities and look forward to elevating the exhibitor experience in January 2026.
Important Exhibitor Information
2026 Show Entry & DNA Dates
Junior Market
SWINE DRAW: June 1 - July 1, 2025
Extra Swine DNA: July 15 - Aug 15, 2025
DNA Postmarked by Nov 1, 2025
GOAT, LAMB & STEER DNA: Sept 1 - Oct 1, 2025
DNA Postmarked by Nov 1, 2025
JUNIOR MARKET ENTRIES
Open/Close: Oct 1 - Nov 1, 2025
CATCH-A-CALF ENTRIES: Aug 15 - Nov 1, 2025
2027 Application: early August - Jan 1, 2026
Cattle
OPEN/JUNIOR BREEDING: Oct 1 - Nov 20, 2025
Jr Breeding Heifer ownership deadline: Dec 1, 2025
Highland Exhibitors deadline: Nov 10, 2025 (no late entries)
OPEN PROSPECT STEERS & HEIFERS: Oct 1 - Nov 20, 2025
YARDS - PEN & CARLOAD: Oct 1 - Nov 20, 2025
LATE ENTRY
Open/Junior/Yards Cattle: Nov 21 - Dec 10, 2025
*$35 per head late fee*
Sheep
Open Breeding Sheep: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Junior Ewe Lambs: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Goat
Open Boer Goats: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Junior Wether Does: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Specialty Shows
Wool Show: Oct 1 - Dec 20, 2025
Llama: Oct 1 - Dec 20, 2025
Alpaca: Oct 1 - Dec 20, 2025
Stock Dogs: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Judging Contest
Collegiate Livestock: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025
Collegiate / 4-H / FFA Wool Judging: Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2025