Youth Leadership Day

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...

Backyard BBQ & Steak Cook-Off

Join for the inaugural American Royal Backyard BBQ & Steak contest, presented by Smithfield, hosted at the American Royal Complex in the West Bottoms on March 12-13, 2021.

Rub Contest

The 2021 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...

Sauce Contest

The 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 the...

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.

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.

The 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...

2021 American Royal Hilary Watson Memorial 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®

Join us for the 41st American Royal World Series of Barbecue® – the world’s largest barbecue and Kansas City’s biggest party – September 16-19 at Kansas Speedway. Join us as...

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, 121 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...

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...

Arabian 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...