Grounds Admission
January 10-25, 2026
There are so many things to do with your grounds admission ticket!
Scroll through the Coors Western Art gallery, catch a horse show, witness a stock dog competition, meander through the newly developed Yards on the historic grounds, cheer on the kids in the Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin’ or shop ‘til you drop' at the hundreds of western vendors with unique gifts and delicious food. There is a lot to see, do and smell at Stock Show!
Adults (12+): $TBD (includes fees)
Kids (3-11): $TBD (includes fees)
2 and under: FREE
* Pricing is dependent on the day of the week, pricing without fees is available at the box office
Guest Badges, good for Grounds Admission all 16 days: $TBD
Ticketing Questions?
Daily Activities
Ames Activity Pavilion
A full schedule of entertaining and educational programs, including Top Hogs 
performances, Farmyard Follies, Sheep Shearing and Stick Horse Rodeos.
Location: South Food Court (outside)
CSU Ag Adventure
CSU Ag Adventure is the perfect place for children and adults to learn about the world of agriculture. Guests participate in a hands-on experience learning about Colorado animal and crop production, featuring commodities from across the state.
Location: Itty Bitty Acres, 3rd Floor
Coors Western Art Gallery
One of the finest art shows celebrating our western heritage! Net proceeds benefit the National Western Scholarship Trust. Open each day of Stock Show from 9 am - 8 pm
Location: 3rd Floor
Dairy Discovery Zone
The Dairy Discovery Zone is a fun, interactive exhibit where you and your family can discover the world of dairy and how your milk gets from the farm to the fridge.
Location: Stadium Hall
Hutchison Western Pony Trails
Horse around in this exhibit that will teach you everything you want to know about our equine friends.
Location: Paddock, Events Center
King Soopers Petting Farm
Come face to face with over 60 barnyard animals! The Petting Farm is FREE with your grounds admission ticket.
Location: 3rd Floor
National Western Nursery
Come meet National Western’s newest arrivals of your favorite farm animals and learn about their first days of life on the farm. .
Location: Events Center, Paddock
Stock Show Tours
Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at Stock Show? Join us for a fun, interactive tour that will take you into the heart of the Stock Show where you will learn about
Location: Top of stairs, South Ticket Lobby
Hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tour Length: 45-60 minutes
Shopping & Food
Limited Scheduled Events and Shows
CO Fiddle Championships
The Colorado Old Time Fiddlers' Association (COTFA) is dedicated to fiddling of all kinds, with a special emphasis on Texas-style fiddling. Join us at the 19th Annual Colorado Fiddle Championships!
Location: Beef Palace Auction Arena
Dates:
Cowboy Courtyard
Enjoy live music by local bands on warm days during January!
Location: South Food Court
Dates: TBD
Time: 11 am - 3 pm, weather permitting
Dog Pull
The dog weight pull is a sporting event that consists of dogs pulling a cart on wheels a distance of 16 feet within one minute. Dogs are hooked up in a specially designed harness, which disperses the weight evenly.
Location: Stadium Arena
Date: TBD
Cinch Equicross Gymkhana
CINCH Equicross is a gymkhana-style rodeo consisting of four (4) events: Rescue Race, Key Hole Race, Ring Race/Musical Ropes, and Flag Race. Contestants are 14-18 years of age and compete for $5,000 in scholarship money.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date:
Mile High Open Auctioneer Championship
Come and see the best auctioneers from around the country compete in a two-round competition for a $15,000 purse at the National Western. The Colorado Auctioneers Foundation (CAF) produces the event and shares the same fundraising goal with the Western Stock Show Association. Proceeds benefit college scholarships awarded by the CAF. Up to 30 contestants sell in the preliminary round, and five finalists compete in the final round.
Location: Beef Palace Auction Arena
Date:
Mini Zebu Show
These heat-loving, disease-resistant cattle measure less than 42 inches tall and originate from South Asia. They are known for their hump-backs and horns and somewhat resemble what a mini bucking bull would look like.
Location:
Show:
Dates:
Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin'
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Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin’ is an hour packed with nothing but pure Mutton Bustin’ fun! This event will take place in the historic Stadium Arena during the January 2026 show. 50 future cowboys or cowgirls per night will be selected to join in on the fun!
Location: Stadium Arena
Dates: TBD
Stock Dog Trials
The National Western Stock Show takes pride in highlighting the relationship between these amazing animals and their human counterparts. From backyard pets to a cowman’s top assistant, dogs are man’s best friend.
Location: Yards
Date: TBD
Remarkable Roundup
The Remarkable Roundup is a fun-filled, adaptive ag event for kids with special needs. Cowboys and rodeo queens will come together to create an interactive rodeo with events
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: TBD
Cowboy Church
National Western proudly hosts Cowboy Church services every Sunday during show.
January | 10 a.m.
Stockyards Event Center
January | 10 a.m.
Denver Coliseum
Theme: Honoring past WSSA Members and Volunteers,
hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
January | 10 a.m.
Denver Coliseum
Hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys