National Western Stock Show

CSU has been part of stock show since it was first established in 1906

a source special report produced by University Marketing and Communications

published Jan. 4, 2024

The ties between the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University date back to its founding in 1906. In recent years, this partnership has taken on new meaning with the development of the National Western Center and the CSU Spur campus.

The area has become a year-round destination for innovation, research and entrepreneurship, while still being the region’s agribusiness epicenter. As the nation’s premier livestock, rodeo and horse show gets under way, discover more about CSU’s connections to this historic event and the new CSU Spur campus.

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Media tip sheet: Colorado State University and the 2024 National Western Stock Show

A campus for Colorado

CSU Spur is at the heart of the National Western Center with a focus on agriculture, from innovation in research and entrepreneurship.

Losing her vision, but finding her voice

Teagan Joseph credits the National Western Stock Show with launching her singing career.

Success in their genes

Much has changed over the years since Colorado State University first partnered with the National Western Stock Show when it began in 1906. Over the decades, it's become not only about selling livestock, but about selling potential livestock, thanks to genetics and the seedstock industry.

'Stock show weather'

The persistent “stock show weather” myth that snow always hits during the event is more about perception than fact.

Stock show fashion

Since not all of us can naturally rock Western wear as well as Colorado State University legend Temple Grandin, SOURCE reached out to members of the CSU Rodeo Team for their stock show style tips.

Out in the field

CSU’s Equine Field Service makes horse house calls along the northern Front Range.

Literally just 39 facts about CSU Spur

To get better acquainted with CSU Spur, here are 39 facts about one of the coolest places in the Mile High City.