Market at the Center

Join us for Market at the Center, a vibrant monthly marketplace hosted at the heart of the National Western Center campus. The National Western, in partnership with CSU Spur and the National Western Center, invites you to this event, which is an extension of our long-standing commitment to celebrating agriculture, community, and Western heritage, while opening our doors year-round to the people of Denver and beyond.

In partnership with the National Western Stock Show and CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays, Market at the Center brings together makers, food vendors, artists, live music, kids’ activities, and community organizations in one dynamic outdoor setting. Hosted at the Main Campus Plaza, this gathering transforms the National Western Center into a lively hub of local commerce and connection, where small businesses and entrepreneurs can share their craft and visitors can experience something new each month.

For the National Western, this market reflects what the campus is becoming: a year-round destination for learning, culture, and community engagement. Alongside programming from CSU Spur and the broader National Western Center ecosystem, Market at the Center helps activate our new home, The Legacy, turning it into a place where families can explore and engage with hands-on experiences that reflect Colorado’s agricultural roots and innovative future.

Whether you’re a longtime Stock Show supporter or discovering the campus for the first time, Market at the Center is an invitation to experience the National Western Center in a new way: outdoors, accessible, and filled with the energy of local creativity and community pride.

Location:
Main Campus Plaza at the National Western Center
4850 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216

2026 Market Dates:

• May 9 – Mother’s Day / Mother Earth
• June 13 – Sprouting Sustainability
• July 11 – Rubber Ducky Derby
• August 8 – Denver Days Backpack Giveaway
• September 12 – Made in Colorado – Food Showcase