National Western Stock Show – Steer Photo Tradition at The Brown Palace

About This Event

The National Western Stock Show is a multi‑day livestock, horse show, rodeo, and western heritage event held annually in Denver and branded as the "Best 16 Days in January." The 2026 edition marked the 120th anniversary of the show and recorded more than 750,000 guests, making it the most attended show in its history. The event features a large livestock show, horse show competitions, professional rodeo performances, grounds admission attractions, shopping, food and drink, and family‑friendly western entertainment across the National Western Center grounds. Branding for 2026 emphasizes "Tickets. Grit. Glory." and "Gather. Share. Community." The show includes marquee rodeo performances in the Denver Coliseum where champions are crowned in events such as Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie‑Down Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding, as well as specialized exhibitor programs for livestock and horse show participants. The website references that the 2026 schedule is live, information for 2026 Livestock Show exhibitors and Horse Show exhibitors is available, and that there are extensive on‑grounds activities available with general grounds admission. The event is positioned as a major regional and national gathering for agriculture, youth in agriculture, rodeo athletes, western culture fans, families, and the broader community.

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