The National Western Stock Show hosts the official mascot contest for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The contest will take place during the National Western Draft Horse and Mule Show Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the National Western Events Center.

The contest is open to youths under the age of 18 and their donkeys that are entered in other portions of the National Western Mule & Donkey Show. Judging will be conducted by a special celebrity selection panel. The winner of the contest will serve as the official mascot for the 2008 Democratic National Convention to be held in Denver next August.

For ticket and scheduling information, please call toll-free 1-888-551-5004 or visit our website at NationalWestern.com.