This horse and rider competition has been called the “wine and roses event” of the National Western. The best riders and top horses from across North America come to compete for a total purse of over $40,000. The Grand Prix (pronounced “gron-pree”) is a symphony of grace and teamwork between the horse and its rider.
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The NWSS Wild West Show takes you back to the days of Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane – a show like the original Buffalo Bill shows of days gone by. You can expect to see nonstop action including a six-horse stagecoach holdup, dance hall girls and a moving tribute to the American Indian.
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Team penning competition is scheduled for January 9-10, 2012 in the Coliseum. If you’ve never seen this event, it’s a lot of fun to watch. A team of three riders is faced with a tight packed group of cattle, each with a number on their back. The object is to sort out the herd, cut
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Like the adult version, only small scale – the kids get to take a turn around the arena with their favorite stick horse. This event draws tykes from 2-12 years old and allows them to have a wonderful time imitating what the professionals do. They run and jump and demonstrate their stick horse skills and
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8-seconds is all it takes to win this hard-hitting competition; of course you do it hanging on to the back of an 1,800 pound whirling, kicking bull who wants to throw you across the arena! The PBR Touring Pro Finale features the world’s best bull riders clinging to the top of one of  the meanest
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If you are looking for a great fireworks display, the sky will once again sparkle over the 16th Street Mall this New Year’s Eve with the “New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown” show. If you’re concerned about being at the right place at the right time, there will be two spectacular fireworks shows which will occur
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Starting December 9th – Come and experience a holiday light safari at the Denver Zoo with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected. The Denver Zoo is getting wild and
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On November 10th, experience fashion shows, Denver Art Museum’s “Cut & Sew Challenge” hosted by “Project Runway” contestant Fallene Wells, Ballet Nouveau Colorado, live DJs, hair designs by Matthew Morris from “Sheer Genius” and much more! Help celebrate Denver Arts Week in downtown Denver at the Pavilions. The event is free and open to the
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The Denver Botanic Gardens invite you and your furry pal to come enjoy the “Botanic Bow Wow” on Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 am to Noon. This fun event is all about “man’s best friend” and their owners – a dog-centric affair which features pet-friendly vendors, informational booths and enough treat stations to keep tails
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May 3-7, 2011 -You can celebrate spring by visiting the Botanic Gardens’ annual Plant Sale. This year there will be more than 12 different plant collections and many native Colorado plants to select from. As always there will be expert advice and quality plants to choose from. Both will help you on your way to
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