Western National Roundup is a youth development conference held in beautiful Denver, Colorado. It combines leadership workshops, dances, tours and speakers with 15 national contests (Consumer Decisions, FCS Presentations, Fashion Review, FCS Bowl, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, Horse Demonstrations (Individual and Team), Horse Public Speaking, Horse Judging, Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech, and Parliamentary Procedure) making it a valuable experience for all who attend! Participants have the opportunity to visit the National Western Stock Show, the second largest stock show in the world which attracts people from all over North America. Everyone attending Roundup has the opportunity to:
- Establish new friendships with fellow 4-H and FFA members and leaders.
- Participate in social and educational programs by being a participant, not a spectator.
- Experience and develop greater personal growth.
- Continue to develop leadership and citizenship skills.
- Reach for new career ideas and cultural development in areas of business, agriculture, science, industry, education and the arts.
- Share personal experiences with others about things that have been meaningful to your growth and development.