2018 Annual Meeting

Volunteer Appreciation

We ‘AR’ Family and we’re showing our appreciation for our amazing volunteers at this year’s Volunteer Appreciation event.

Rub Contest

The 2018 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...

Sauce Contest

The 31st 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...

Certified 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.

Royal on the Rooftop – May

Join young Kansas City business professionals for a night of networking on the rooftop of the Kansas City Central Library overlooking downtown Kansas City. You’ll learn about the American Royal...

Certified 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.

Women’s Leadership 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...

Youth & 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...

Cutting 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...

Quarter 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....

World Series of Barbecue®

We’re cooking up something amazing for 2018! The American Royal World Series of Barbecue® will return to the Kansas Speedway September 13 – 16. We heard your feedback and we...

Certified Barbecue Judging Class

In preparation for the 2018 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.

Certified Table Captain Class

In preparation for the 2018 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.

School Tours

Saddle Up for the 2018 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...

Youth 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...

PRCA 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...

PRCA 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...

PRCA 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...

Hunter/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...

TableSteaks

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

Livestock Show

The Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 117 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to...

BOTAR 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...

Junior 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...

UPHA 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...