National Western Stock Show: Brown Palace Steer Visit

About This Event

The National Western Stock Show is Denver’s iconic annual celebration of Western heritage, livestock, rodeo, horses, and agriculture, promoted as the “Best 16 Days in January.” The 2026 edition marked the 120th anniversary of the show and recorded over 750,000 guests, making it the most attended show in the event’s history. The show features a full schedule of livestock and horse-show competitions, pro rodeos, horse shows, family attractions, educational exhibits, shopping, food, and more across the National Western Complex. The website indicates that the full 2026 Schedule of Events is live, with dedicated sections for Livestock Exhibitors, Horse Show Exhibitors, and Grounds Admission information. The main ticketing for the show is sold via Ticketmaster under “National Western Stock Show presented by CommonSpirit Health.” Key site sections linked from the homepage include: - Schedule of Events: Full daily schedule for the 2026 show. - Livestock Exhibitors: Information and resources for 2026 livestock show exhibitors. - Horse Show Exhibitors: Information and resources for horse show participants. - Grounds Admission: Information about general admission, on-grounds activities, and what’s included. The homepage also references post-show coverage such as press releases (“Records Fall During the Best 16 Days in January as the National Western Stock Show Celebrates 120 Years” and “Record-Breaking Bids Change the Lives of Youth in Agriculture”) and recap content from the 2026 show, as well as a YouTube video titled “2026 National Western Stock Show: Thank you For Attending our 120th Anniversary.”

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