June 20, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The American Royal is excited to present a morning of leadership development designed to inspire and prepare attendees to create their own unique career paths.
August 5, 2023 to August 6, 2023
All Day
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 horse...
August 25, 2023 to August 27, 2023
All Day
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 7, 2023 to September 10, 2023
All Day
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 21, 2023
All Day
Grab your team and test your shooting skills at the American Royal Sporting Clay Challenge!
September 27, 2023 to October 1, 2023
All Day
Join us for the 42nd American Royal World Series of Barbecue® – the world’s largest barbecue and Kansas City’s biggest party – September 28th through October 2nd! Join us as...
October 4, 2023 to October 22, 2023
All Day
The Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 123 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to...
October 14, 2023
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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 15, 2023
All Day
October 15, 2023
All Day
Selected contestants compete, as a team and individually, to judge groups of livestock classes. Each contestant will meet one-on-one with an official to give their reasons for their placement. Scores...
October 16, 2023
All Day
Selected contestants compete, as a team and individually, to judge groups of livestock classes. Each contestant will meet one-on-one with an official to give their reasons for their placement. Scores...
October 17, 2023 to October 18, 2023
All Day
October 28, 2023
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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 6, 2023 to November 11, 2023
All Day
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) American Royal National...
November 13, 2023 to November 14, 2023
12:00 am - 12:00 am
November 18, 2023
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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...
February 25, 2022
All Day
May 2, 2022 to May 7, 2022
All Day
February 1, 2023
All Day
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...
March 2, 2023
12:00 am - 12:00 am
March 24, 2023 to March 25, 2023
All Day
Join us for the 3rd American Royal Backyard BBQ & Steak contest hosted at the American Royal Complex in the West Bottoms on March 24-25, 2023.
April 13, 2023 to April 16, 2023
All Day
Nothing matches the excitement, fun and adrenaline rush of this Olympic-caliber jumping event. Join us in Hale Arena for a showcase combining speed, athleticism and grace. You’ll marvel as the...
April 20, 2023
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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
May 1, 2023 to May 3, 2023
All Day
These top notch rodeo contestants come from all over the Midwest to compete against the best. Since 2007, the American Royal has been able to give $83,000 at the Youth...
May 4, 2023 to May 6, 2023
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
It’s the best time you can have in the dirt! The party starts with Happy Hour specials at 5:30 in the Tailgate. Three Rodeo performances, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night...
May 16, 2023
All Day
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...
May 18, 2023
All Day
The 2023 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Rub Contest will be held May 18, 2023. The best rubs will go head to head for the title “Best Rub...