DENVER, Colo. — Hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions has become a tradition at the National Western Stock Show. That tradition happens on the day that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. This year’s competition saw contestants traveling from Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Montana vying for titles in ten events including … 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
Colorado VS The World Rodeo
National Western Stock Show Rodeo action underway Statler Wright of the famed saddle bronc riding Wright family won the title at Colorado VS The World at the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 11. Wright earned nearly $10,000 representing Team Colorado for the Greeley Stampede. NWSS photo by Ric Andersen. By Susan Kanode DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 11, 2025) — … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Delayed by One Hour Due to Forecasted Weather
Denver, CO – The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, has announced a one-hour delay for the annual Kick-Off Parade due to forecasted weather conditions. The parade will now begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the National Weather Service, city officials, and transportation advisors to ensure the safety of animals, riders, parade participants, and … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Denver Celebrates the 119th National Western Stock Show With Downtown Parade to Kick-Off the Best 16 Days in January
Denver, CO —The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, is just one week away from the highly anticipated Stock Show Kick-Off Parade to launch the iconic 119-year-old Colorado tradition. On Thursday, January 9th, at noon, the streets of downtown Denver will be lined with boots, chaps, and cowboy hats to celebrate the start of Stock Show. The historic … Read More
Press Release: Kathy Sabine Named Grand Marshal of the 2025 National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade
Denver, CO – The National Western Stock Show presented by CommonSpirit Health is excited to announce Kathy Sabine—longtime Colorado ambassador, chief meteorologist, and avid equestrian—as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Stock Show Kick-Off Parade. On Thursday, January 9, Kathy Sabine will lead the iconic parade, kicking off the start to the 119th National Western Stock Show. The parade will start at noon outside Union Station and … Read More