What is a Governor?
At the American Royal, Governors are both members and individual donors. The Governors Program is an annual membership, and a great way to connect with the Kansas City community while impacting the future of agriculture. As a Governor, you'll enjoy benefits throughout the year including advance notification of American Royal news and developments, an exclusive season ticket package, networking and volunteer opportunities, and much more. Additionally, by being a Governor, you are directly supporting American Royal scholarships and education programs, which provide over 100 scholarships and reach over 16,000 students annually.
Packages are available for individuals, families, young professionals and even kids. Become a Governor: impact the future of agriculture and join the excitement and fun at the American Royal!
Don’t forget to wear your Governor Pin this season. Please wear it on your left side, over your heart, to symbolize your love for the American Royal.
Difficulty Enrolling Online? If you need assistance completing your enrollment, please contact Jessica Wright at 816-569-4030.
Governor Ticket Information
World Series of Barbecue Ticket & Parking Information
Governor weekend wristbands (tickets) and parking hang tags will be mailed via USPS on August 29. These wristbands allow entry to the grounds of the Kansas Speedway throughout the weekend of the Barbecue, September 13-16, and to the Governors’ Party hosted by the American Royal Chairman’s Club on Friday night. Be sure to keep them on for the duration of the weekend. There will be a fee to replace lost/stolen wristbands. More information will be enclosed with your wristbands. If you have not received your wristbands and parking tag by September 5, please contact Jessica Wright at [email protected].
Please RSVP to the Governors’ BBQ Party hosted by the Chairman’s Club if you plan to attend. This will allow us to plan for the right amount of food and beverage. Please RSVP by September 7.
Pro Rodeo Ticket Information
Pro Rodeo ticket reservations are now available online. Governors may receive complimentary tickets to one performance of their choosing. When reserving your tickets, select the performance you would like to attend and the number of tickets allowable within your Governor package. For example, Individual and Lt. Governors may reserve a ticket for them self plus one guest, and Family and Royal Crown Governors may reserve up to 4 tickets. Children 3 and under are FREE, and must pick up a kid’s free ticket at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase. You have the option to have your tickets mailed to you (until Friday, September 21), or pick them up at the American Royal. Stay tuned for more information regarding access and amenities.
Your governorship directly fuels our mission of impacting the future of agriculture. A portion of your investment funds education operations and scholarships for youth around the country. In 2017, your support enabled:
- More than 16,000 kids to gain exposure to agriculture through educational programs and outreach
- Over 2,400 youth to contest in nationally recognized competitive events
- 104 individuals and teams to earn scholarships for academic excellence and achievements
- $400,000 scholarship fund which provides academic support and creates a pathway for giving
