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Denver’s National Western Stock Show releases their 2025 schedule

Oct 18, 2024, 4:42 PM | Updated: Oct 21, 2024, 1:03 pm

The best 16 days in January will be here before you know it, and now we know exactly what to expect at 2025’s National Western Stock Show

The stock show will take place from Jan. 11 to Jan. 26, 2025, and features rodeo shows, a variety of livestock shows, food festivals, and so much more.

This week the Stock Show put out a list of scheduled events set for 2025. Of course these are just a small glimpse at what’s happening, and you can see a more complete schedule at their website:

Jan. 11:

  • Colorado Fiddle Championships, 9 a.m.
  • Colorado vs The World Rodeo: CINCH World Team Semifinal, 11 a.m.
  • Colorado vs The World Rodeo: RAM World Team Semifinal, 3:30 p.m.
  • Invitational Ranch Rodeo, 5:30 p.m.
  • Colorado vs The World Rodeo Finals, 8 p.m.

Jan12:

  • Wagyu Show, 10 a.m.
  • Youth Freestyle Reigning Showcase, 1:30 p.m.
  • RAM Invitational Freestyle Reigning, 2:00 p.m.
  • Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 13:

  • PBR Bull Riding, 7 p.m.

Jan. 14:

  • PBR 101, 5:15 p.m.
  • PBR Bull Riding, 7 p.m.

Jan. 15:

  • Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival, 5:30 p.m.
  • PBR Bull Riding Finals, 7 p.m.

Jan. 16:

  • Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, 8 a.m.
  • Cinch Equicross, 2:30 p.m.
  • Pink Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Jan. 17:

  • Pro Rodeo – 4-H Day, 1:30 p.m.
  • Collegiate Livestock Judging Awards Banquet, 6 p.m.
  • Monarch Casino Gambler’s Choice, 7:30 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo, 8 p.m.

Jan. 18:

  • Pro Rodeo – CSU Performance, 11 a.m.
  • Pro Rodeo, 3:30 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo, 8 p.m.

Jan. 19:

  • Pro Rodeo – Canadian Night, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 20:

  • Pro Rodeo, 1 p.m.
  • Vet 101, 1 p.m.
  • MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo, 6 p.m.
  • NWSS Grand Prix, 7 p.m.

Jan. 21:

  • Remarkable Roundup, 10 a.m.
  • Military Appreciation Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Jan. 22:

  • Pro Rodeo – FFA Day, 1:30 p.m.
  • First Responders Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Jan. 23:

  • Pro Rodeo, 1:30 p.m.
  • An Evening of Dancing Horses, 7 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Jan. 24:

  • Pro Rodeo, 1:30 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo – CU Night, 8 p.m.

Jan. 25:

  • Pro Rodeo Semifinal 1, 11 a.m.
  • Mile High Auctioneer Championship, 3 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo Semifinal 2, 3:30 p.m.
  • Youth Equestrian Showcase Scholarship Presentation, 6 p.m.
  • Pro Rodeo Semifinal 3, 8 p.m.

Jan. 26:

  • Pro Rodeo Finals, 2 p.m.

Please note that most of these events will require tickets for entry.

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