The National Western Stock Show is a day livestock show held in Denver Colorado every January, hosting over 25 different breeds of cattle and many other species of livestock. With more than 12, head of livestock moving in and out of the gates each year, visitors can watch traditional competitions including breeding, market, and showmanship, or those primarily aimed for recreation or companionship llamas, alpacas, poultry, and stock dogs. Viewing these events is all part of the Stock Show experience and can be done with a grounds admission ticket!
Youth involvement is one of the highlights of the livestock shows. Young exhibitors from across the nation participate in our competitive arenas for prize monies, national recognition for their achievements, and a chance at college scholarships. Experience the Super Bowl of livestock shows, learn about raising and showing livestock, and witness first-hand the hard work and dedication of local, national, and international exhibitors and ranchers from around the globe.
Of the thousands of junior market animals that compete at the National Western Stock Show each year, only 96 of the very best qualify for the exciting Auction of Junior Livestock Champions. The auction is the final marketplace for the ribbon-winning steers, lambs, hogs, and goats that were raised by 4-H and FFA junior market exhibitors.
The Livestock Department processes an excess of 20, entries each year. Over our day show, more than 25 breeds of beef cattle along with bison, yaks, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, stock dogs, llamas, and alpacas will move in and out of our gates. Producers display their livestock in the pens just as they have for decades at the National Western Stock Show.
Each year, hundreds of young agriculturists from across the country converge on Denver soil with their prize stock in tow. These youth between the ages of 9 and 18 spend thousands of hours over months feeding, grooming, and preparing their animals to compete in one of the largest youth exhibitions in the nation.
