The World Series of Barbecue is the largest barbecue competition in the world bringing teams together from over ten countries to compete for the title of Open and Invitational Grand Champion. Mark your calendars and join us for the 41st World Series of Barbecue September 17-20, 2020 at Kansas Speedway! The American Royal hosts other BBQ events and competitions in the spring including our BBQ Sauce Contest, BBQ Rub contest and a Backyard cooking contest – Click below for more information. 
Filter Events By:
Upcoming Events
No Upcoming Events Found
August 8, 2020 to August 9, 2020
All DayThe Royal Showcase – A Youth & Open Horse Show
The American Royal is proud to host The Royal Showcase – A Youth & Open Horse Show each year. The Youth portion of the Royal Showcase is an all breed...
August 21, 2020 to August 23, 2020
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 17, 2020 to September 20, 2020
All DayWorld Series of Barbecue®
Join us for the 41st American Royal World Series of Barbecue® – the world’s largest barbecue and Kansas City’s biggest party – September 17-20 at Kansas Speedway. This signature Kansas...
September 22, 2020 to September 25, 2020
All DayField Trip (f.k.a. School Tours)
Saddle Up for the 2020 American Royal Field Trip! (Formerly known as School Tours.) Young cowboys and cowgirls from around the Kansas City area are invited to a roundup of...
September 22, 2020 to September 25, 2020
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 25, 2020
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 26, 2020
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 26, 2020
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 6, 2020 to October 10, 2020
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 8, 2020
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 14, 2020 to October 25, 2020
All DayLivestock Show
The Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 121 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to...
October 18, 2020
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...
October 24, 2020
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...
November 9, 2020 to November 14, 2020
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 21, 2020
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...
December 5, 2020 to December 6, 2020
All DayArabian and Open Breed Horse Show
Known for their stamina, spirit and exotic beauty, the Arabian Horse is truly one of the most exciting and versatile breeds of horse. The American Royal Arabian and Open Breed...