Host to six equestrian events, the American Royal brings many of the best horses and exhibitors to Kansas City and provides youth and adults the opportunity for scholarships, educational experiences, and competition. 
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April 19, 2018
5:30 pmVolunteer Appreciation
We ‘AR’ Family and we’re showing our appreciation for our amazing volunteers at this year’s Volunteer Appreciation event.
May 9, 2018
6:00 pm - 10:00 pmCertified Barbecue Judging Class
To celebrate National Barbecue Month, the American Royal is teaming up with the Kansas City Barbeque Society to hold a Certified Barbecue Judging Class.
May 10, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pmCertified Table Captain Class
To celebrate National Barbecue Month, the American Royal is teaming up with the Kansas City Barbeque Society to hold a Certified Table Captain Class.
February 22, 2019
All DayYouth Leadership Day
April 18, 2019
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm2019 Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation
May 5, 2019
All DaySauce Contest
The 32nd Annual American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Sauce Contest – The largest barbecue sauce competition in the world where the best of the best go head to head for...
May 11, 2019
All DayRub Contest
The 2019 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Rub Contest, presented by Old World Spices and Seasonings, Inc., has returned – The best rubs will go head to head for the...
June 11, 2019
8:00 am - 12:00 pmLeadership Summit
In partnership with the BOTAR organization, the American Royal is excited to present a morning of leadership development designed to inspire and prepare attendees to create their own unique career...
July 24, 2019
All DaySteak Competition
August 1, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVolunteer Training
Calling all Volunteers! Kick off the 2019 season at Volunteer Training. Learn about upcoming events and the Disney event experience used by the American Royal.
August 6, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 amRoyal on the Rooftop – August
Join emerging Kansas City business professionals for a night of networking in the swanky offices of CBIZ on the Plaza. You’ll learn about the American Royal Governors’ Program and how...
August 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019
All DayYouth & Open Horse Show
The American Royal is proud to host the Youth & Open Horse Show each year. The Youth Show is an all breed horse show and the exhibitors competing in this...
August 23, 2019 to August 25, 2019
All DayCutting Horse Show
One of the world’s fastest growing sports, cutting offers tremendous excitement and drama for horse, rider, and spectators alike. The competition consists of horse and rider separating a particular cow...
September 5, 2019 to September 8, 2019
8:00 am - 5:00 pmQuarter Horse Show
The nation’s best Quarter Horses compete in Halter and Performance Classes – both western and English. You are invited to visit the stalls and see these magnificent animals up close....
September 12, 2019 to September 15, 2019
All DayWorld Series of Barbecue®
We’re celebrating 40 years of competition barbecue in 2019! Join us for the 40th American Royal World Series of Barbecue® – the world’s largest barbecue and Kansas City’s biggest party...
September 12, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pmCertified Barbecue Judging Class
In preparation for the 2019 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, the American Royal is teaming up with the Kansas City Barbeque Society to hold a Certified Barbecue Judging Class.
September 12, 2019
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmCertified Table Captain Class
In preparation for the 2019 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, the American Royal is teaming up with the Kansas City Barbeque Society to hold a Certified Table Captain Class.
September 24, 2019 to September 27, 2019
All DaySchool Tours
Saddle Up for the 2019 American Royal School Tours! Young cowboys and cowgirls from around the Kansas City area are invited to a roundup of Royal rodeo fun and educational...
September 24, 2019 to September 27, 2019
All DayYouth Rodeo
These top notch rodeo contestants are selected from all over the Midwest based on their rodeo expertise, leadership, academics, and community service. Since 2007, the American Royal has been able...
September 27, 2019
7:30 pmPRCA Rodeo – Friday Night
Come out for the best time you can have on dirt! See some of the world’s top cowboys, cowgirls and trick riders, plus the crowd-favorite kids’ mutton busting! FREE concerts...
September 28, 2019
2:00 pmPRCA Rodeo – Saturday Matinee
Come out for the best time you can have on dirt! See some of the world’s top cowboys, cowgirls and trick riders, plus the crowd-favorite kids’ mutton busting! Doors Open...
September 28, 2019
7:30 pmPRCA Rodeo – Saturday Night
Come out for the best time you can have on dirt! See some of the world’s top cowboys, cowgirls and trick riders, plus the crowd-favorite kids’ mutton busting! Doors Open...
October 8, 2019 to October 12, 2019
All DayHunter/Jumper Horse Show
Nothing matches the excitement, fun and adrenaline rush of this Olympic-caliber jumping event: a showcase combining speed, athleticism and grace. You’ll marvel as the best horses and riders in the...
October 10, 2019
6:00 pm - 10:00 pmTableSteaks
A growing tradition at the American Royal, TableSteaks celebrates the best of the season with amazing steaks, incredible wine and spirits, and the Royal’s most dedicated supporters. More Details
October 16, 2019 to October 27, 2019
All DayLivestock Show
The Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 120 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to...
October 19, 2019
All DayBOTAR Ball
The BOTAR Organization is proud to be one of the largest contributors to the American Royal, funding and providing volunteers for programs including: Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest Breakfast, Collegiate Livestock...
October 20, 2019
4:00 pm - 7:30 pmJunior Premium Livestock Auction – Exhibitor Showcase, Reception & Auction
Each year hundreds of America’s youth between the ages of 9 and 20 travel from across the country to Kansas City for a chance to compete at the American Royal...
November 11, 2019 to November 16, 2019
All DayUPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show
Nothing can match the fire and brilliance of the Saddlebred Horse! The American Royal is once again honored to be hosting the UPHA (United Professional Horseman’s Association) National Championship. The...
November 23, 2019
All DayChairman’s Uptown Hoedown
Come one, come all! Good food, live music and dancing at the American Royal. Round up your boots, grab your partner and join us for the American Royal Chairman’s Uptown...