National Western Stock Show – Grand Champion and Grand Reserve Steers at The Brown Palace

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The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is Denver’s iconic multi‑day livestock, rodeo, and western heritage celebration, known as the “best 16 days in January.” The 2026 show marked the 120th anniversary of the National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, and drew 750,039 attendees, making it the most attended show in its history. The event features a full schedule of livestock shows, horse shows, rodeo performances, auctions, educational programming, and family‑friendly activities across the National Western complex. The website notes: - “Since opening day, more than 750,000 guests walked through the doors, making this the most attended show in our history.” - “Whether you joined us for one day or came back again and again, you helped make this milestone year extra special.” - “This year was extra special because of you, the people who show up and show out.” The 2026 show ran January 10–25, 2026 in Denver, CO (billed as “Jan 10–25, 2026 | Denver, CO | #best16daysinJanuary”). The homepage links to the full 2026 Schedule of Events, along with detailed information for Livestock Exhibitors, Horse Show Exhibitors, and Grounds Admission. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster under “National Western Stock Show presented by CommonSpirit Health.” The National Western Stock Show is generally family‑friendly, with a wide mix of agricultural, rodeo, and western culture events, educational programs for youth, and on‑grounds attractions. Some specific sessions (e.g., certain rodeo performances or beer‑focused sponsor activations) may be 21+. The homepage also notes: “See you next year – January 9–24, 2027,” indicating the next occurrence dates after the 2026 show.

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