National Western Center

Hot Tub & Swim Spa SALE
2025-03-21 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Shop a huge selection of hot tubs, swim spas, and accessories at unbeatable prices. Enjoy exclusive show discounts, financing options, and expert advice to find the perfect spa for your home.
1-888-SPA-SALE

The International Gem & Jewelry Show
2025-03-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
America’s favorite direct-to-consumer jewelry show is returning to Denver! The International Gem & Jewelry Show’s beloved events brings wholesalers, manufacturers and designers together under one roof. Skip the middleman and shop securely from a diverse selection of vendors. No matter who you may be shopping for, you’ll find something for everyone at the InterGem shows!

Denver Ramen Festival
2025-04-05 12:00 - 20:30
We all love ramen. Everyone does! Is there anything more perfect than a big bowl of this exquisite steamy cuisine? How about sampling all types of ramen from local chefs and restaurants?
Denver has a huge variety of amazing ramen restaurants and we figured it’s about time to gather our favorites and have ourselves a little Ramen Festival and decide who will wear the ramen crown!

Denver Card Show
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

BrickSlopes Lego Fan Event
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Love Lego? Come to Colorado’s one and only locally owned and operated Lego fan convention. At BrickSlopes you will see builders from Colorado as well as from around the world display their one of a kind creations built entirely from Lego and with no instructions. While you are there, meet Lego masters from the hit Fox T.V. show, play in a brick pit with 3 tons of Lego, race cars, shop at vendors, listen to speakers, and have fun! This event is fun for the whole family and we are excited to bring Colorado the Lego event that is deserves.

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Mother's Day/ Mother Earth Celebration
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Join us for a special Mother’s Day celebration honoring both the amazing moms in our lives and Mother Earth! Enjoy food and beverages provided while taking part in a day filled with sustainability, community, and engaging hands-on activities.
For questions, contact Lori Laurita at 303-725-3447 or l.laurita@nationalwesterncenter.com

Elevate 2025
2025-05-14 08:00 - 18:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
Venue Hub’s Elevate 2025 is a fresh take, built for the way you work and connect. If you’re in event planning, catering sales, HR, event management, or a vendor shaping experiences, this is your chance to gain real insights, build your network with the best in the game, and unlock your next level. Expect dynamic sessions that actually matter and all-day networking that sparks genuine connections.

Denver Card Show
2025-05-17 10:00 - 18:00 | 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:
5/17:
Weekend VIP Pass : 8 am – 6 pm
Daily VIP Pass : 9 am – 6 pm
5/18:
Weekend VIP Pass : 8 am – 5 pm
Daily VIP Pass : 9 am – 5 pm

CAC+ Community Meeting
2025-05-28 17:00 - 19:00, 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]

Community Benefits Committee meeting
2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | National Western Center Offices, 5115 Race Court, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
This is a recurring meeting of the Community Benefits Committee of the National Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are hybrid: held in-person and on Zoom.
To attend on Zoom, please use link below to register in advance to attend.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VYOBqFtGRdmHjp4ETr4Xtg

The International Gem & Jewelry Show
2025-06-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Stockyards Event Center 5004 National Western Drive Denver, CO 80216, 5004 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216, CO, 80216, United States
America’s favorite direct-to-consumer jewelry show is returning to Denver! The International Gem & Jewelry Show’s beloved events bring wholesalers, manufacturers and designers together under one roof. Skip the middleman and shop securely from a diverse selection of vendors. No matter who you may be shopping for, you’ll find something for everyone at the InterGem shows!

People's Market at the Center
2025-06-14 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 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.

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

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
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.
