National Western Stock Show 120th Anniversary Edition

About This Event

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is Denver’s annual 16‑day celebration of the West, agriculture, rodeo, livestock, and community. The 2026 show marks the 120th anniversary and welcomed a record 750,039 guests, making it the most attended show in the event’s history. Guests experience professional rodeos, horse shows, livestock shows, auctions, a trade show, family activities, and Western heritage programming across the National Western complex. The 2026 show is referred to as the “best 16 days in January” and features extensive schedules for livestock exhibitors, horse show exhibitors, and grounds admission activities. Exhibitors and contestants bring high‑level competition, while volunteers, staff, members, and the Board of Directors support the show’s mission of preserving Western heritage and supporting the future of agriculture. Tickets are sold via Ticketmaster, with multiple ticketing banner links from the main site. Additional context from the homepage: - The 2026 schedule of events is live and accessible from the main site. - Dedicated sections exist for Livestock Exhibitors, Horse Show Exhibitors, and Grounds Admission information. - The show is heavily attended by families, youth in agriculture, and the broader community. - Recurring messaging: “Tickets. Grit. Glory.” and “Gather. share. community.” The main National Western Stock Show also hosts individual ticketed performances (rodeos, horse shows, etc.), but these specific sub‑events are not individually detailed on this page; this page promotes the overall 2026 National Western Stock Show dates and directs visitors to the schedule and Ticketmaster for performance details and ticket purchases.

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