The National Western Stock Show is gearing up for its 2025 event January 11-26, 2025, with tickets now available for the 16-day extravaganza. A Colorado tradition since 1906, the event celebrates the state’s agricultural heritage with a mix of rodeo action, livestock shows, and family-friendly entertainment.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store for this historic event:
- Family Events: Attendees can also enjoy fun shows such as the Xtreme Dog Shows and Wild West Shows. Also, don’t miss the Catch-a-Calf Show, Farmyard Follies, Colorado Fiddle Championships, Folkloric Dancers, Aberdeen Pen/Junior Show, the Dog Pull, and the Remarkable Roundup, an adaptive ag experience for kids with special needs.
- Rodeo Performances: There will be 29 rodeo performances, including exciting events like the Colorado vs. the World Rodeos, the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, PBR Bull Riding, and the MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo.
- Horse Shows: The schedule includes several top-tier horse shows, starting with the RAM Freestyle Reining show.
- Livestock Shows: Known as one of the richest regular-season professional rodeos in the world, the National Western Stock Show hosts over 25 breeds of cattle, bison, yaks, and longhorns. The Cille and Ron Williams Yards and the HW Hutchison Family Stockyards Event Center will be at the heart of the livestock displays.
- Agricultural Trade Show: The Stock Show also features one of the country’s largest agricultural trade shows and has a massive economic impact, driving an estimated $120 million into the Denver area.
- Global Reach: The event draws attendees from 48 states and 32 countries, making it a major international attraction for livestock enthusiasts and rodeo fans alike.
Whether you’re there for the rodeo, the livestock exhibits, or the diverse events, the 2025 National Western Stock Show promises to be a must-see celebration of Colorado’s agricultural roots for families!
Author: Mile High Mamas
