The National Western Stock Show, one of Colorado's preeminent tourist destinations, is held every January for 16 days. A nationally recognized western heritage and entertainment event, the stock show hosts one of the world's richest regular season professional rodeos, one of the country's largest horse shows, and Colorado's largest western trade show, attracting attendance numbers over 700,000 visitors each year.

Throughout this historic event, the National Western strives to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and youth education in livestock, equestrian, farming, ranching, animal awareness, and appreciation. We celebrate western lifestyles, our communities, and provide life-long memories and family traditions.

Schedule of Events

January 5, 2024

8:00am: Western National Roundup 4-H & FFA Youth Conference

January 6, 2024

8:00am: Breeding Sheep Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
8:00am: Wool Show at Stadium Arena
8:30am: Stockman In the Stockyards Event at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
9:00am: Colorado Fiddle Championships at Beef Palace Auction Arena
9:00am: Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup at CINCH Arena/Events Center
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Miniature Hereford Junior Show at Stadium Arena
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Colorado vs The World Rodeo: CINCH World Team Semi-Final at Denver Coliseum
11:45am: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Vet 101
1:30pm: Stick Horse Rodeo presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Western Performance Horse Showdown at CINCH Arena/Events Center
2:00pm: Catch-A-Calf Show at Stadium Arena
3:30pm: Colorado vs The World Rodeo: RAM Colorado Team Semi-Final at Denver Coliseum
3:30pm: Folkloric Dancers at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:00pm: Swing & Line Dancing with Country KickUp at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:30pm: Invitational Ranch Rodeo at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00pm: Colorado vs The World Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 7, 2024

8:00am: Breeding Sheep Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
8:00am: Miniature Hereford Open Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Aberdeen Pen/Junior Show at Witwer Show Arena
9:00am: Colorado Fiddle Championships at Beef Palace Auction Arena
9:00am: Cowboy Church at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
9:00am: South Devon Junior Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Wagyu Show at Witwer Show Arena
9:30am: Catch-A- Calf Breakfast at National Western Club
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Stockman in the Stockyards Commercial Heifer Show at Witwer Show Arena
11:45am: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Stick Horse Rodeo presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Youth Freestyle Reining Showcase at CINCH Arena/Events Center
2:00pm: Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining at CINCH Arena/Events Center
3:30pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:15pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:30pm: Stockman in the Stockyards Commercial Heifer Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
5:00pm: Folkloric Dancers at Ames Activity Pavilion
6:30pm: Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at Denver Coliseum

January 8, 2024

8:00am: AQHA/APHA Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Show at Denver Coliseum
8:00am: Gelbvieh Junior & Open Shows at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Aberdeen Open Show at Witwer Show Arena
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: South Devon Open Show at Stadium Arena
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:15pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:30pm: Stick Horse Grand Prix presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
6:00pm: Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin' at Stadium Arena
7:00pm: PBR Bull Riding at Denver Coliseum

January 9, 2024

8:00am: AQHA/APHA Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Show at Denver Coliseum
9:00am: CMSA Cowboy Mounted Shooting at CINCH Arena/Events Center
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Gelbvieh Pen Show at Witwer Show Arena
10:00am: Limousin Pen/Carload Show at Witwer Show Arena
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Miniature Zebu Show at Stadium Arena
2:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: CMSA Cowboy Mounted Shooting Meet & Greet at CINCH Arena/Events Center
3:30pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:00pm: AQHA/APHA Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Show - Events Center at CINCH Arena/Events Center
4:00pm: Junior Market Lamb Showmanship at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
5:15pm: PBR 101 at Denver Coliseum
7:00pm: PBR Bull Riding at Denver Coliseum

January 10, 2024

8:00am: AQHA/APHA Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Show - Events Center at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: Shorthorn Junior Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Junior Market Lamb Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
10:00am: AQHA/APHA Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Show at Denver Coliseum
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: CMSA Cowboy Mounted Shooting Showcase at CINCH Arena/Events Center
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Limousin Junior & Open Show at Stadium Arena
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:15pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Maternal Merit Commercial Heifer Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
2:00pm: Stick Horse Rodeo presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:30pm: Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival at Witwer Show Arena
6:00pm: Junior Market Lamb Grand Drive at Stadium Arena
7:00pm: PBR Bull Riding Finals at Denver Coliseum
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January 11, 2024

8:00am: Angus Junior Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at Denver Coliseum
8:00am: National Hereford Junior Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: USEF Hunter/Jumper Show at Wagner West Plaza
9:00am-5:00pm: Herd Sire Display at Witwer Show Arena
9:00am: Shorthorn Pen Show at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
2:00pm: Angus Foundation Female Sale at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Denver Coliseum
2:30pm: Cinch Equicross at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:30pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
5:00pm: Summit Shorthorn Sale at Denver Coliseum
7:00pm: Pink Pro Rodeo

January 12, 2024

7:00am: USEF Hunter/Jumper Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: Angus ROV Super Point Open Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: Collegiate Carload Judging Contest at Witwer Show Arena
8:00am: National Hereford Pen/Carload Show at Witwer Show Arena
8:00am: National Shorthorn Open Show at Stadium Arena
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: National Maine-Anjou Pen Show at Witwer Show Arena
12:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Junior Market Goat Showmanship at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
1:30pm: Pro Rodeo – 4-H Day at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:45pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:30pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:00pm: Junior Wether Doe Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
4:00pm: National Western Hereford Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
4:45pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:30pm: Embryo's On Snow at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
6:00pm: Collegiate Livestock Judging Awards Banquet at Double Tree Hotel
7:30pm: Monarch Casino Gambler's Choice at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 13, 2024

7:00am: USEF Hunter/Jumper Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: Angus Pen/Carload Shows at Witwer Show Arena
8:00am: National Hereford Open Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: National Maine-Anjou Junior & Open Show at Stadium Arena
8:30am: National ROE Charolais Pen Show at Witwer Show Arena
9:00am: Boer Goat Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
9:00am: Junior Market Goat Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Live Band: Eric Golden Band at Cowboy Courtyard
11:00am: Pro Rodeo - CSU Performance at Denver Coliseum
11:30am: Wild West Show Preview at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:15pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Simmental Female Pen Show at Witwer Show Arena
1:00pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: 44th National Charolais Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
1:45pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Longhorn Cattle Drive at Hall of Education
2:00pm: Maine-Anjou Power in the Pens Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
3:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:30pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum
4:00pm: Swing & Line Dancing with Country KickUp at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:00pm: Western Elite Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
5:00pm: Wild West Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
6:00pm: Junior Market Goat Grand Drive at Stadium Arena
8:00pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 14, 2024

7:00am: USEF Hunter/Jumper Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: Charolais Junior Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Chianina/Chi Angus Junior & Open Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Simmental Bull Pen Show at Witwer Show Arena
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Cowboy Church - Fellowship of Christian Cowboys at Denver Coliseum
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Live Band: Eric Golden Band at Cowboy Courtyard
11:30am: Wild West Show Preview at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:15pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Hunger Action Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: Roping Lessons with Fellowship of Christian Cowboys at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: Simmental "The One & Only" Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
4:00pm: Swing & Line Dancing with Country KickUp at Ames Activity Pavilion
4:00pm: Wild West Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
5:00pm: Stadium Arena Mutton Bustin' at Stadium Arena
6:00pm: Wintex Farms Denver Swine Genetics Sale at Wagner Equipment Auction Arena
6:30pm: Pro Rodeo – Canadian Night at Denver Coliseum
7:30pm: Dog Pull at Stadium Arena

January 15, 2024

7:00am: USEF Hunter/Jumper Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: National Roll of Excellence Charolais Open Show at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Witwer Show Arena
10:00am: Red Angus Pen Show at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Cowboy Courtyard
11:00am: Live Band: TBD at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Xtreme Dogs Pat & Chat at Witwer Show Arena
1:00pm: Galloway Open Show at Denver Coliseum
1:00pm: Pro Rodeo at Stadium Arena
1:00pm: Simmental Junior Show at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at CINCH Arena/Events Center
3:00pm: Xtreme Dogs at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:45pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
6:00pm: Junior Market Swine Showmanship at Denver Coliseum
6:00pm: MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo at CINCH Arena/Events Center
7:00pm: NWSS Grand Prix   

January 16, 2024

8:00am: Horseman's Challenge at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: Red Angus Junior & Open Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: Simmental Open Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am: Junior Market Swine Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Remarkable Roundup at Denver Coliseum
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:15pm: Clownin' Around with the Dessel Clan at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Xtreme Dogs Pat & Chat at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: Junior Market Steer Showmanship at Stadium Arena
3:45pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:15pm: Rodeo 101 at Denver Coliseum
6:00pm: Junior Market Swine Grand Drive at Stadium Arena
6:30pm: Xtreme Dogs at CINCH Arena/Events Center
7:00pm: Military Appreciation Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 17, 2024

8:00am: Horseman's Challenge at CINCH Arena/Events Center
9:00am: Junior Market Steer Show at Stadium Arena
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Pro Rodeo – FFA Day at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:30pm: Youth Mule & Donkey Clinic at CINCH Arena/Events Center
3:30pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:00pm: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
5:15pm: Rodeo 101 at Denver Coliseum
6:00pm: Junior Market Steer Grand Drive at Stadium Arena
7:00pm: First Responders Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 18, 2024

8:00am: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am-5:00pm: Stock Dog Trials-Cattle at Wagner West Plaza
9:00am: Llama & Alpaca Shorn Fleece/ Walking Fiber Show at Murdoch's Jr. Barn
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: Highland Junior Show at Stadium Arena
10:30am: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:30pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:15pm: Rodeo 101 at Denver Coliseum
7:00pm: An Evening of Dancing Horses at CINCH Arena/Events Center
7:00pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum

January 19, 2024

8:00am: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00am: National Highland Open Show at Stadium Arena
8:00am: Prospect Steer Show at Stadium Arena
9:00am-4:00pm: Bison Events at Williams Yards
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Live Band: Eric Golden Band at Cowboy Courtyard
12:30pm: Sheep Shearing at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Afternoon With Llamas & Alpacas at Stadium Arena
1:00pm: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
1:30pm: Pro Rodeo at Denver Coliseum
2:00pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Llama & Alpaca Shows at Stadium Arena
2:00pm: Texas Longhorn World Show (Un-Haltered) at Witwer Show Arena
2:45pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:45pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
5:00pm: Top Hogs of the Wild West at Ames Activity Pavilion
6:00pm: Swing & Line Dancing with Country KickUp at Ames Activity Pavilion
6:30pm: Auction of Junior Livestock Champions at Beef Palace Auction Arena
7:00pm: An Evening of Dancing Horses at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00pm: Pro Rodeo – CU Night at Denver Coliseum

January 20, 2024

8:00am: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
9:00am: Open Prospect Heifer Show at Stadium Arena
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Texas Longhorn World Show (Haltered) at Witwer Show Arena
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:00am: Live Band: The Midday Sons at Cowboy Courtyard
11:00am: Pro Rodeo Semi-Finals 1 at Denver Coliseum
11:45am: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
1:00pm: Llama & Alpaca Shows at Stadium Arena
1:15pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Denver Area Square & Round Dancing Demo at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:00pm: Mile High Auctioneer Championship at Beef Palace Auction Arena
3:00pm: Stick Horse Grand Prix presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
3:30pm: Pro Rodeo Semi-Finals 2 at Denver Coliseum
4:15pm: Stick Horse Grand Prix presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
6:00pm: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
6:00pm: Youth Equestrian Showcase Scholarship Presentation at CINCH Arena/Events Center
8:00pm: Pro Rodeo Semi-Finals 3 at Denver Coliseum

January 21, 2024

9:00am: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
9:00am: Stock Dog Trials (Sheep) at Stadium Arena
9:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
10:00am: CAM's Classroom: Experience Agriculture at CSU Ag Adventure
10:00am: Cowboy Church - Fellowship of Christian Cowboys at Denver Coliseum
10:30am: Farmyard Follies at Ames Activity Pavilion
11:45am: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
12:30pm: Westernaires Trick & Fancy Ropers at Ames Activity Pavilion
1:00pm: Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show at CINCH Arena/Events Center
1:30pm: Stick Horse Grand Prix presented by CommonSpirit Health at Ames Activity Pavilion
2:00pm: Pro Rodeo Finals at Denver Coliseum

Date: January 6-21, 2024

Location:
National Western Complex,
4655 Humboldt Street,
Denver, CO 80216.

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