The National Western Stock Show is on its way to Denver.
Sure to attract people from nearby Centennial, proceedings get underway with an old-fashioned cattle drive through the downtown streets as part of a parade. A few days later, the show itself takes over the Coliseum.
The National Western is known as the “super bowl” of this type of show. During the three-week run, animals of all kinds—including horses, sheep, goats, bison, llamas, swine, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and even yaks—will be judged in competitions. As there is limited space, animals will be moving into and out of the coliseum constantly, in order for about 15,000 to be judged. Many of the animals are also for sale, and several million dollars may well change hands during the event.
In addition to the judging and sales, there are many other events that are suitable for everyone. Activities scheduled especially for young visitors include a petting farm, pedal-tractor pulls, and stick-horse rodeos. Children's activities take place in the Ames Activity Pavilion.
The National Western is the largest trade show in Colorado. There will be at least 350 vendors on site, and last year's attendance was almost 630,000. The show opens January 10 and runs through the 25th. Tickets and more information is available on the event website.
Show organizers could work with a poster printing company to create colorful display art to post throughout the area.
