Andy Cross, The Denver PostRodeo fans head down the stairs of the Coliseum at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA Yorkshire baby piglet hangs out on it's momma's back while she nurses her other piglets at the baby animal nursery in the paddock area of the Events Center at the National Western Stock Show on December 20, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The 8 piglets were on January 1st of the new year. The baby animals will be on display until the end of the stock show.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThree-year-old twins Lauren, left, and Madison Reichmuth play with new cowgirl hats and ponies as the wait for there mother to take a picture during the National Western Stock Show, January 19, 2017. The two celebrated their 3rd birthday at National Western Stock Show.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTate Kerchal, 10, left, and Garrett Anson, 12, watch the Jr. Market Steer Show in the Stadium Arena at the National Western Stock Show complex, January 19, 2017. This in 111th year of National Western Stock Show that will finish up on January 22.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe National Western’s 2017 Grand Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Steer take over the lobby of The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver, January 20, 2017. This is the 72nd year that The Brown Palace Hotel has hosted the National Wester Stock Grand Champion Steer.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostYoung cowboy Weston Sumpter, 3, watches the Colorado vs The World Rodeo on the first day of the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican Charro Jose Olivas participates in the Charro style bareback riding competition during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostProfessional saddle bronc rider Kenny Haworth holds on for 8 seconds during rodeo at the National Western Stock Show, January 19, 2017. This in 111th year of National Western Stock Show that will finish up on January 22.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican Charros watch as a rider competes in the Charro style bareback riding competition during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLlamas on display during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTeam roper Brady Norman walks in to the arena at the National Western Stock Show, January 19, 2017. Norman will compete in the rodeo during Stock Show.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sun finally came out for the 111th annual National Western Stock Show and made for a warm day to visit the show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO -JANUARY 19: Tyka Scott, 16, gets ready for the Jr. Market Steer Show during the National Western Stock Show, January 19, 2017. This in 111th year of National Western Stock Show that will finish up on January 22. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostProfessional cowboy Cody Woodward during the steer wrestling competition at the Colorado vs The World Rodeo on the first day of the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostGwenie Repphun, 12, from Pueblo West Colorado, fires a gun-powder shot at a ballon while riding her horse Kodiak on course during the Mounted Shooting competition at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017. Riders and their horses are timed when riding up and down the course while trying to shoot all ten balloons. Ammo is loaded with gun powder only, no projectiles.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican Charro Luis Ramos participates in the bull riding charro style competition during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican matador Paulo Campero performs with a bull during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
James Lahr, 6, rounds a barrel during the Stick Horse Rodeo in the Activity Pavilion at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDrake Sorensen, 6, struts his stuff during the Stick Horse Rodeo in the Activity Pavilion at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJohn Vincent , right, performs with his potbellied pig Mudslinger in front of a packed audience of excited young children at his Top Hogs of the West show during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAlejandro Silva, 7, learns how to lasso a stuffed bull with the help of professional cowboy Judah Burton, left, during the Exceptional Rodeo on the arena floor at the Denver Coliseum during the National Western Stock Show on January 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Exceptional Rodeo is a modified rodeo event that pairs a child with special needs and a professional rodeo athlete. Each child participant, some of whom have autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, are burn victims or have other developmental challenges, had the opportunity to experience six adaptive rodeo events such as hand-rocked bareback stuffed bulls and horses and lassoing stuffed steer with the help from their professional cowboy or cowgirl.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDion Martinez, 7, holds his hat high in the air as he rides a stuffed bull as Tucker Milholland, left, and Cade Kanode, right, of the Colorado FAA, move the bull back and forth, during the Exceptional Rodeo on the arena floor at the Denver Coliseum during the National Western Stock Show on January 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Exceptional Rodeo is a modified rodeo event that pairs a child with special needs and a professional rodeo athlete. Each child participant, some of whom have autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, are burn victims or have other developmental challenges, had the opportunity to experience six adaptive rodeo events such as hand-rocked bareback stuffed bulls and horses and lassoing stuffed steer with the help from their professional cowboy or cowgirl. Additionally, each child received their own cowboy hat, a t-shirt, a lariat rope, and a trophy. Kids from Swansea Elementary and Garden Place Elementary schools participated.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKids hold up their hats and yell "Yeehaw" before taking part in the Exceptional Rodeo on the arena floor at the Denver Coliseum during the National Western Stock Show on January 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Exceptional Rodeo is a modified rodeo event that pairs a child with special needs and a professional rodeo athlete. Each child participant, some of whom have autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, are burn victims or have other developmental challenges, had the opportunity to experience six adaptive rodeo events such as hand-rocked bareback stuffed bulls and horses and lassoing stuffed steer with the help from their professional cowboy or cowgirl. Additionally, each child received their own cowboy hat, a t-shirt, a lariat rope, and a trophy. Kids from Swansea Elementary and Garden Place Elementary schools participated.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJason Bedwell washes down a angus heifer cow at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSam Burtsfield takes “Sull Mr. Harley,” a pure bred Polled Hereford bull from the Foggy Bottom Farm, back to the barn area after showing Harley at the Herd Sire display at the National Western Stock Show January 14, 2017.
Mikala Grady, 15, of Grand View, Texas, shows her reserve grand champion market hog Chromie during the National Western Stock Show's Youth Livestock Auction. Chromie sold for $38,000. (Photo by Andy Colwell/ Special to The Denver Post)
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostNational Western Stock Show spectators watch Mikala Grady, 15, of Grand View, Texas, as she shows her reserve grand champion steer BFF during the stock show's Youth Livestock Auction. BFF sold for $107,500.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLucy Fesmire, 6, of Golden, performs for her first time ever in the small fry division of the Colorado Fiddle Championships at the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTyler Andal, 28, of Nashville, Tennesse, second from left, performs in the championship division of the Colorado Fiddle Championships at the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Accompanying him on guitar are from left to right on guitar are Vi Wickman, Tyler Andal, left, and Joey McKenzie, right.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEmily Vogl, 2017 Elbert County Fair Princess, volunteers at the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJerry Diaz performs with a long lasso during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHelen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHelen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA rider with the Westernaires performs during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNicolas Diaz performs an Indian Tribute during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRiders with the Escaramuza Charra Flor De Aguilena hold a prayer before they perform during the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican folklorico dancers participate in a prayer before the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA Mexican Charro holds up his hat after being announced during the grand entry of the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSebastien De La Cruz, far right, sings the American national anthem during the Grand Entry of the 23rd annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 111th annual National Western Stock Show on January 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBig crowds at the National Western Stock Show Saturday January 14, 2017.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostThe boots of National Western Stock Show attendees are pictured behind a steer sold during the stock show's Junior Livestock Auction.
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The annual Stock Show, now in its 111th year, has rodeos galore, a fiddle contest, riding, roping and shooting, along with 4-H kids, and ranchers showing off the cows, sheep and other animals they raised.