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.
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Complete Entry Information, Rules, Schedule and Entry Links.
Stockmen in the Stockyards
Commercial Heifer Information
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All Jr Market Entries are closed
Judging Contest Entry Updates
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Rabbit Show Entries
Opens: Dec 1
Closes: Dec 31st at 11:59 pm
2026 Exhibitor Arrival Map
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Important Exhibitor Information
2027 Show Entry & DNA Dates
Junior Market
SWINE DRAW: June 1 – July 1, 2026. Officially Complete and Closed for NWSS 2027.
Extra Swine DNA: July 15 – Aug 15, 2026 Officially Complete and Closed for NWSS 2027. DNA Kits ordered by drawn exhibitors will be mailed in the first week of September.
DNA Postmarked by Nov 1, 2026
GOAT, LAMB & STEER DNA: Sept 1 – Oct 1, 2026
DNA Postmarked by Nov 1, 2026
JUNIOR MARKET ENTRIES
Open/Close: Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026
CATCH-A-CALF ENTRIES: Aug 15 – Nov 1, 2026
2027 Application: early August – Jan 1, 2027
Cattle
OPEN/JUNIOR BREEDING: Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026
Jr Breeding Heifer ownership deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Highland Open and Junior Exhibitors deadline: Nov 10, 2026 (no late entries)
OPEN PROSPECT STEERS & HEIFERS: Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026, No late fee through Dec. 10.
YARDS – PEN & CARLOAD: Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026
LATE ENTRY
Open/Junior/Yards Cattle: Nov 21 – Dec 10, 2026
*$35 per head late fee*
Sheep
Open Breeding Sheep: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Junior Ewe Lambs: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
No Late Fee through Dec. 10
Goat
Open Boer Goats: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Junior Wether Does: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
No Late Fee through Dec. 10
Specialty Shows
Wool Show: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026, No Late Fee through Dec. 10
Llama: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Alpaca: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Stock Dogs: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026, No Late Fee through Dec. 10
Judging Contest
Collegiate Livestock: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Collegiate / 4-H / FFA Wool Judging: Oct 1 – Dec 10, 2026
No Late Fee through Dec. 10
