The National Western Stock Show is Denver’s annual agricultural celebration and livestock exposition, often called the "best 16 days in January." The 2026 National Western Stock Show (NWSS), presented by CommonSpirit Health, is the 120th anniversary edition and includes a full schedule of livestock shows, horse shows, rodeos, auctions, grounds attractions, and family activities. The homepage notes that the 2026 Schedule is live and that there are extensive grounds activities and exhibitor information available for livestock and horse show participants. The 2026 show ran January 10–25, 2026 in Denver, CO, drawing 750,039 attendees, the most attended show in its history. The event features: - Livestock Show (with detailed information for livestock exhibitors) - Horse Show (with information geared toward horse show exhibitors) - Rodeo performances and related western sports - Grounds admission attractions, including various activities across the complex - Junior Livestock events (including an Auction of Junior Livestock Champions) Marketing phrases on the page include "Tickets. Grit. Glory." and "Gather. share. community." The event is family-friendly and open to the general public, with special focus on youth in agriculture as highlighted by stories such as "One Year, One Steer: Why Madi Steinman Ran" and the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions. While the 2026 show has concluded, ticket links on the page point to Ticketmaster sales for the National Western Stock Show.
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National Western Stock ShowSunday, January 18, 2026
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National Western Stock Show Grounds
Denver, CO