On the last Friday in October, a record setting 40,000 barbecue fans and team members took to the infield at Kansas Speedway for the 37th Annual American Royal World Series…

In its 117th year, the American Royal Livestock Show celebrated a record setting event, with more livestock shown than in the last five years. The American Royal Livestock Show continues to…

Host to six equestrian events during the year, the American Royal season starts and ends in the saddle.  In the first weeks of September the season opened with the Youth…

FIRST YEAR IS A SUCCESS! The Neighborhood Schools Program allows us to partner with four local schools to provide agriculture education. In 2015, the four pilot schools included – Allen…

On Thursday, April 28, American Royal staff visited all three Cerner campuses in the Kansas City area to teach more than 1,100 children of Cerner associates about the agriculture fun…

MANY THANKS TO OUR FANTASTIC VOLUNTEERS On Tuesday, April 19, nearly 175 American Royal volunteers, Governors and staff members gathered for a good, old-fashioned State Fair-themed appreciation party. Revelers roamed…

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT BRINGS NEW GOVERNORS On June 15, the American Royal Chairman’s Club hosted Royal on the Rooftop at Three Points at the historic Lowe + Campbell building in…

CONNECTING WITH CHILDREN IN KANSAS CITY During June 7-9, the American Royal’s CALF Days (Children’s Agriculture Learning Fest) gave kids ages 6-11 a chance to spend time at the Royal…

Hundreds of volunteers, competitors, students, and business partners engage with the American Royal annually. We recognize that much of our success can be attributed to their support and commitment to…

UMB SUPPORTS AMERICAN ROYAL EDUCATION FUND On May 6, UMB associates from across the organization gathered, celebrated, and marinated at the American Royal Complex for the 10th Annual Smokin’ Vault…