The 117th National Western Stock Show, which kicked off Saturday, celebrates Colorado’s western roots and traditions
The show, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year, provides a $120 million economic boost to the Denver metro, the organizer said.
NWSS, which is held at the National Western Complex, features about 30 professional rodeo performances, several horse shows and the “Super Bowl” of livestock shows. For 14-year-old T.J. Surry, it’s an opportunity to show the llamas he and his family, including his two younger siblings, care for on their farm in Larkspur.The Surry family’s llamas will compete with others this weekend, showcasing their skills.
“One is obstacle so we kind of go through obstacles,” said Surry. “There's some teeter totters, hula hoops.”“There's another one called showmanship and that's pretty much showing off your llama and yourself to the judge,” said Surry.“I will say it is pretty awesome to be here. I mean, a lot of people come and watch,” said Surry.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show averaged an attendance of over 700,000.The show returned in 2022 with an attendance of 586,756.
Money raised at the show funds scholarships for students studying agriculture, rural medicine, and veterinary sciences, helping to ensure the western way of life continues for generations to come.
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