Calendar
The American Royal is celebrating its prominent 125-year legacy of food and agriculture events and educational programs in 2024.
Click the link below to find our calendar of events and ways to stay involved in our anniversary year.
2024 Printable Calendar
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June 29, 2024
2:00 pm - 5:00 pmRanch Rodeo
Past Events
February 25, 2022
All DayYouth Leadership Day
May 2, 2022 to May 7, 2022
All DayRodeo Week
March 2, 2023
12:00 am - 12:00 amAnnual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation
March 24, 2023 to March 25, 2023
All DayBackyard BBQ & Steak Cook-Off
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 DayHunter/Jumper Horse Show
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...
May 16, 2023
All DaySauce 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...
May 18, 2023
All DayRub Contest
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...
June 20, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pmLeadership Summit
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 DayThe Royal Showcase – A Youth & Open Horse Show
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 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 2, 2023 to September 3, 2023
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...
September 6, 2023 to September 10, 2023
All DayQuarter 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....
September 21, 2023
All DaySporting Clays
Grab your team and test your shooting skills at the American Royal Sporting Clay Challenge!
September 27, 2023 to October 1, 2023
All DayWorld Series of Barbecue®
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 5, 2023 to October 22, 2023
All DayLivestock Show
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 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 15, 2023
All DayCollegiate Meats Judging
October 15, 2023
All Day4-H/FFA Livestock Judging
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 DayCollegiate Livestock Judging
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 Day4-H Meats Judging
October 28, 2023
6:00 pm - 11:00 pmBOTAR 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 6, 2023 to November 11, 2023
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) American Royal National...
November 13, 2023 to November 14, 2023
12:00 am - 12:00 amCrops Contest
December 2, 2023
7:00 pm - 11:00 pmUptown 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...
April 24, 2024 to April 26, 2024
All DayYouth Rodeo
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...
April 25, 2024
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
May 2, 2024 to May 4, 2024
7:00 pm - 12:00 amProRodeo
It’s the best time you can have in the dirt! The party starts with Happy Hour specials at 5:00 in the Tailgate. Three Rodeo performances, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night...