National Western Center

People's Market at the Center
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Riverfront, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver, 80216, United States
We’re excited to welcome you to the debut season of the Peoples Market at the Center, a new monthly community market hosted at the National Western Center in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays.
This isn’t your typical vendor market. The People’s Market is designed to reflect the rich diversity of our region and is rooted in values of equity, inclusion, and cultural connection.
Each month’s market will align with CSU Spur’s themed Second Saturday programming— bringing built in foot traffic, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities that enhance the overall vibe and visitor experience.
We’re curating a diverse lineup of vendors including:
• Art and handmade goods
• Specialty packaged and prepared foods
• Food trucks and beverage vendors
• Wellness and lifestyle products
• Community organizations and nonprofits
Theme: Plant Sale and Pollinators Celebration
Celebrate pollinators and plants with local growers, gardening demos, and eco-focused activities for all ages.

Denver Card Show
2025-06-20 04:00 - 20:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Denver Card Shows organizes premier trading card events for Colorado and surrounding states. Join us to discover rare collectibles, meet fellow collectors, and enjoy a weekend of card collecting.
VIP Times:
6/20 :
Daily VIP: 1 pm – 8 pm
6/21 :
Daily VIP: 8 am – 5 pm
6/22 :
Daily VIP: 9 am – 4 pm

Compost Colorado Facility Ribbon Cutting
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 | National Western Center, 5115 Race Court, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Please come out to celebrate Compost Colorado’s new compost facility at the National Western Center! Join Compost Colorado and other community partners as we celebrate the LONG-AWAITED establishment of the Denver compost facility. This innovative compost hub supports waste diversion, soil health, and environmental justice efforts. Moreover, it serves as a model for a more distributed and resilient resource management paradigm.

CAC+ Community Meeting
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | National Western Center, 5115 Race Court, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
The CAC+ Community group meets in person with a hybrid option (Zoom) on the last Wednesday of every month from 5pm – 7pm. The meeting will be held at the National Western Center 5115 Race Court, A light dinner will be provided.
There are interpretation services offered for both in-person and zoom attendees. If you are interested in attending virtually, please logon using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89646029176?pwd=[REDACTED]

Market at the Center
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver, 80216, United States
We’re excited to welcome you to the debut season of Market at the Center, a new monthly community market hosted at the National Western Center in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays.
This isn’t your typical vendor market. The Market is designed to reflect the rich diversity of our region and is rooted in values of equity, inclusion, and cultural connection.
Each month’s market will align with CSU Spur’s themed Second Saturday programming— bringing built in foot traffic, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities that enhance the overall vibe and visitor experience.
We’re curating a diverse lineup of vendors including:

Art and handmade goods
Specialty packaged and prepared foods
Food trucks and beverage vendors
Wellness and lifestyle products
Community organizations and nonprofits

July 12 – River Festival
Explore the magic of Colorado’s rivers with hands-on learning, water-themed vendors, and community storytelling.
Apply to be a Vendor:
2025 Market at the Center Application

Punk in the Park
2025-07-18 12:00 - 2025-07-20 22:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
This Summer, July 18-20, Punk in The Park will take over the National Western Stockyards it’s biggest & best festival yet featuring performances from Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise and many more! The 3-day event spans across 2 stages, with over 40 bands. Get there early on Saturday and Sunday for the craft beer tasting (noon-3p)

Denver's Back to School Fest
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver, 80216, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, resources, and community as we kick off the school year in style! Thanks to our amazing Denver Days partners at the Silva Family Foundation, Bird Seed Collective, and the Denver Fire Department, Denver’s Back To School Fest is bigger and better than ever!
What’s in store?

FREE backpacks & school supplies
FREE breakfast provided by the Denver Fire Department
FREE health & vaccination clinics thanks to Denver Health and the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment
FREE haircuts to start the year fresh
Petting zoo for the whole family
Community resources, games, entertainment & so much more!

Don’t miss this chance to gear up for the school year and connect with your Denver community. All are welcome and no registrations required!
Let’s celebrate our students and families — see you there!

Private Event
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10, 2025-09-09 - 2025-09-10, 2025-09-18, 2025-09-30, 2025-10-01, 2025-10-02, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-09 and 5 more dates | CO

Market at the Center
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver, 80216, United States
We’re excited to welcome you to the debut season of the Market at the Center, a new monthly community market hosted at the National Western Center in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays.
This isn’t your typical vendor market. The Market is designed to reflect the rich diversity of our region and is rooted in values of equity, inclusion, and cultural connection.
Each month’s market will align with CSU Spur’s themed Second Saturday programming— bringing built in foot traffic, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities that enhance the overall vibe and visitor experience.
We’re curating a diverse lineup of vendors including:

Art and handmade goods
Specialty packaged and prepared foods
Food trucks and beverage vendors
Wellness and lifestyle products
Community organizations and nonprofits

August 9 – Back to School
Apply to be a Vendor:
2025 Market at the Center Application

Equestrian Center, Hotel, & Housing Taskforce
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | National Western Center, 5115 Race Court, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
To discuss the community aspects of the Equestrian Center, Hotel, Housing, Community Space, Greenhouse, and Parking Garage Project. This meeting will be held in person at the NWC Authority office and on Zoom. New address: 5115 Race Ct. Denver, CO 80216. If you are joining in person, the entrance is up on the west side of the building.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87001603286
Meeting ID: 870 0160 3286

BKB 44 Denver Brawl V - Bare Knuckle Boxing
2025-08-16 17:00 - 22:00 | CO
Bare Knuckle Boxing Returns to Denver August 16 for BKB 44 at the Stockyards Event Center.
The Main Event is a matchup between two champions when BKB Lightweight Champ Paty Juarez defends her title against BKB Super Lightweight Champion Khortni Kamyron in a rematch of their BYB 31 showdown. Plus, former BKB Light Heavyweight champion Gregoris Cisneros returns to action against Tommy “The Samurai” Turner.
Originating in South Florida with backyard legend Dada 5000, whose backyard fights gained worldwide popularity online, BYB was founded to harness the excitement of bare knuckle fighting into a more structured product for a wider, more mainstream audience. Since 2015, BYB has worked diligently to grow the reach of bare knuckle on both a domestic and international level, hosting events in Wyoming, Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, England, Wales, and Dubai, and is continuing to work with athletic commissions throughout the United States and globally to expand the fanbase growing sport of bare-knuckle fighting.
In the past two years, BKB (originally BYB) has purchased the UK-based BKB, the world’s oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company, and in doing so merged the organizations to create the largest bare knuckle boxing company in the world in terms of roster, library and distribution; ushered in ethical and legalized gambling to the sport; acquired the rights to the historic and prestigious Police Gazette Diamond Belt which now serves as the Bare Knuckle Boxing World Championship; and brought bare knuckle boxing to lineal television on both sides of the Atlantic, including the recent deal with VICE TV and in the UK with TalkSport. For more information on BKB, visit bkbbareknuckle.com .‍

Denver Card Show
2025-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Denver Card Shows organizes premier trading card events for Colorado and surrounding states. Join us to discover rare collectibles, meet fellow collectors, and enjoy a weekend of card collecting.
VIP Times:
8/29 :
Daily VIP: 1pm (3 Hours Early)
8/30 :
Daily VIP: 8am (2 Hours Early)
8/31 :
Daily VIP: 9am (2 Hours Early)

Market at the Center
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver, 80216, United States
We’re excited to welcome you to the debut season of Market at the Center, a new monthly community market hosted at the National Western Center in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays.
This isn’t your typical vendor market. The Market is designed to reflect the rich diversity of our region and is rooted in values of equity, inclusion, and cultural connection.
Each month’s market will align with CSU Spur’s themed Second Saturday programming— bringing built in foot traffic, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities that enhance the overall vibe and visitor experience.
We’re curating a diverse lineup of vendors including:

Art and handmade goods
Specialty packaged and prepared foods
Food trucks and beverage vendors
Wellness and lifestyle products
Community organizations and nonprofits

September 13 – Colorado Food ShowcaseTaste your way through a celebration of local flavors, featuring food entrepreneurs, cooking demos, and farm-to-table inspiration.
Apply to be a Vendor:
2025 Market at the Center Application

Rodeo x Rigs Festival
2025-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Rodeo X Rigs 2025 Tour presented by King Shocks, Tacoma Beast and EJaee
Come join us at The Stockyard in Denver,CO on Saturday, September 27th for a one-of-a-kind event packed with kewl cars, tough rigs, and non-stop good vibes!
FREE Event – no tickets, no excuses. Just roll through, bring your crew, and check out some of the baddest builds in the Mile High City.
Whether you’re into lifted trucks, sleek classics, or just want to hang out and snap some killer pics, Rodeo X Rigs is the place to be.

Denver DeCOmp: Sparkle Saloon
2025-10-04 14:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
This year’s Denver DeCOmp theme transforms the Stockyards Event Center into a wild west dreamworld bursting with neon lights, immersive art, and frontier flair. Sparkle Saloon is the perfect place to decompress after Burning Man or to kick off your journey into the burner universe. Whether you’re a dusty veteran or a curious first-timer, this hoedown is for you.
Inside, you’ll find sound stages thumping with beats from your favorite Burning Man sound camps, interactive workshops to spark your curiosity, and a burlesque show hotter than a desert sunset. Outside, fire art and performances blaze across the plaza, lighting up the night with flames, invention, and spectacle.

DIG's Cocktails & Castoffs
2025-10-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
COCKTAILS & CASTOFFS IN DENVER
Enjoy signature drinks and curated bites inspired by DIG’s gardens in Kenya, Uganda, and Senegal. The evening will feature a dynamic conversation highlighting the intersection of food, culture, and sustainability.
FOR ALL THAT SEPARATES US, FOOD CONNECTS US
What we grow, share, eat, and even what we throw away, is at the heart of every culture. Food systems today are increasingly at risk, and strengthening our connections can help grow the world we want, for ourselves and future generations.
Join us for this special evening and be part of shaping a more sustainable, equitable and nourishing future.

Foxtrot
2025-10-18 19:30 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Foxtrot is a bi-monthly, all-inclusive dance and social event for the Denver Furry Community. Once a year, we come together to throw the biggest Halloween party for anyone to come and join in on the fun! Come and enjoy a night with Denver’s furry community!

Denver Card Show
2025-10-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Denver Card Shows organizes premier trading card events for Colorado and surrounding states. Join us to discover rare collectibles, meet fellow collectors, and enjoy a weekend of card collecting.
