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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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SUMMARY:127th Livestock Show
DESCRIPTION:Where Champions are Crowned!\nThe American Royal is the nation’s highest caliber livestock show providing a premier experience for exhibitors. Rooted in its legacy\, which began in 1899\, we are committed to providing a platform for competition\, scholarships and education. A Kansas City tradition\, the American Royal is focused on creating an environment where all feel welcomed\, where agriculture is elevated\, and champions are crowned. \n2026 Show Programs will be posted under Schedule of Events.  \nPLEASE HAVE HEALTH PAPERS ADDRESSED TO: 1899 American Royal Way\, Kansas City\, Kansas 66109\n  \n2026 Livestock Show Premium Book – Market Animals \n2026 Livestock Show Premium Book – Breeding Animals \n2026 Tentative Schedule \n2026 DNA Received \nEnter the 127th American Royal Livestock Show Here \n2026 Substitution Form \n  \nRoyal Treatment Trailer Auction \nRoyal Treatment Fitting Space- Sheep/Goat Exhibitors Only \n  \nLivestock & Judging Scholarships \nLivestock Education Programs
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/fall-livestock-show/
LOCATION:New American Royal Campus\, 1899 American Royal Way\, Kansas City\, Kansas\, 66109
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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SUMMARY:Junior Premium Livestock Auction
DESCRIPTION:A Royal Elite Auction\nEach year\, hundreds of America’s youth travel from across the country to Kansas City to compete at the American Royal Livestock Show and a select few qualify to sell their animal in the American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction where the exhibitors proceeds will directly impact their further education. \nThese youth have worked all year to prepare their animals to be judged on a national stage by top professional livestock judges. Thank you to all of the buyers who attended\, participated\, and purchased animals through our auction in the past. \nThe American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction happens once a year\, although the impact the sales have on youth competitors lasts a lifetime. \nIf you are interested in adding additional scholarship funds\, please contact the American Royal at 816-221-9800. \nWatch the Auction Here \nRSVP Here \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/junior-premium-livestock-auction/
LOCATION:New American Royal Campus\, 1899 American Royal Way\, Kansas City\, Kansas\, 66109
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
DESCRIPTION:Livestock Judging\nSelected contestants compete\, as a team and individually\, to judge groups of appropriate classes. Each contestant then meets one-on-one with a judge who listens to the reasons for that contestant’s placement. Scores are based on presentation as well as accuracy of placement. Contestants gain skills in decision-making\, critical thinking\, oral communication\, and self-confidence in addition to advancing their knowledge of the field. \n2026 4-H Livestock Judging Rules \n2026 FFA Livestock Judging Rules \nLivestock Judging Early Arrival Form \n2026 4-H State Approval Form \n2026 FFA State Approval Form \nLivestock Judging – Registration \n*Registration opens August 1st and closes October 1st.  \n  \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/4-h-ffa-livestock-judging-contest/
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:Meats Judging Contests
DESCRIPTION:Meats Judging\nThe American Royal is proud to host two Meat Judging Contests: Intercollegiate and the National 4-H Contest.  The Intercollegiate contest will be held in Omaha\, Nebraska on October 18\, 2026. While the National 4-H Meat Evaluation and Identification Contest will be held on October 20\, 2026 as part of the American Royal Livestock Show. The contest will be hosted by the University of Nebraska in Lincoln\, Nebraska. The awards breakfast for contestants will be held on Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. in the Nebraska Union – City Campus Union (Centennial Room). \n4-H Meats Judging Rules \nNational 4-H Meats Judging Registration \nRegistration Deadline: September 1st \n  \nIntercollegiate Meats Judging Rules \nIntercollegiate Meat Judging Schedule
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/collegiate-meats-judging-contest/
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest
DESCRIPTION:Selected contestants compete\, as a team and individually\, to judge groups of appropriate classes. Each contestant then meets one-on-one with a judge who listens to the reasons for that contestant’s placement. Scores are based on presentation as well as accuracy of placement. Contestants gain skills in decision-making\, critical thinking\, oral communication\, and self-confidence in addition to advancing their knowledge of the field. \n2026 Junior College Livestock Judging Rules \n2026 Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Rules \nLivestock Judging Early Arrival Form \nRegister Here \n*Registration opens August 1st and closes October 1st.  \n  \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/collegiate-livestock-judging-contest/
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
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SUMMARY:Crops Judging Contest
DESCRIPTION:American Royal Crops Judging Contest\nThe Collegiate Crops Judging Contest is an opportunity for students to showcase their skills pertaining to grain grading\, plant and seed identification\, and seed analysis. Preparation for these contests teaches students applicable knowledge regarding evaluating crops for quality\, certification\, viability\, and marketing. Contestants arrive in Kansas City for a two-day experience which includes industry tours around KC that broaden student’s knowledge of careers in crops science\, agronomy\, and ag innovation. \n  \n2025 Results \n2025 Crops Contest Results \n2024 Results \n2024 Crops Judging Contest – Team Results \n2024 Crops Judging Contest – Results Summary \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/crops-judging-contest/
LOCATION:American Royal Complex\, 1701 American Royal Court\, Kansas City\, 64102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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SUMMARY:UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show
DESCRIPTION:Where Champions Are Crowned\nNothing 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 very best Saddlebreds\, Hackney Ponies\, and Road Horses throughout the country will come to Kansas City to compete for the prestige of being crowned National Champions. \n2026 Prize List \nEnter Here \n2026 Tentative Schedule \nEquine Arrival Requirements \n2026 Electrical Safety Requirements \nUSEF Equine Vaccination Record \nEquine Education Programs \nScholarship Information \nBusiness Resources \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/upha-american-royal-national-championship-horse-show/
CATEGORIES:Equine
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SUMMARY:Royal Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 25 for Royal Roundup\, as we launch the 2027 season of events with an evening of fun and celebration. We have an incredible lineup of activities for the evening\, including: \n\nRecognition of the invaluable contributions of our dedicated volunteers\nHosting our annual meeting\, where we’ll reflect on our achievements and set the course for the year ahead\n\nRegistration will open on January 14\, 2027.
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/royal-roundup/
LOCATION:American Royal Complex\, 1701 American Royal Court\, Kansas City\, 64102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Tablesteaks
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive\, high-end event\, Tablesteaks kicks off the spring season with amazing steaks\, exceptional hand-rolled cigars\, incredible wine and spirits\, and the Royal’s most dedicated supporters. It’s a night you won’t want to miss. \nRegistration will open on February 8\, 2027! 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/tablesteaks/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270423
DTSTAMP:20260707T195634Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Where Champions Are Crowned\nWatch as top notch youth rodeo contestants come from all over the Midwest to compete against the best. Since 2007\, the American Royal Youth Rodeo has presented more than $101\,625 in prize money! Come see the true grit and determination of today’s youth at the American Royal this spring. \n2026 Youth Rodeo Scholarship\nThe American Royal Association will select two outstanding Youth Rodeo participants to each receive a $500 scholarship. \nScholarship Application Evaulation Process: \n\nResume\nEssay\nPerformance Scores/Times at the American Royal Youth Rodeo\nResult/Behavior at the American Royal Youth Rodeo\n\nMust have competed at the 2026 American Royal Youth Rodeo\n\n\n\nTimeline: \n\nJune 15\, 2026 | Applications open\nJune 29\, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. cst | Application deadline\nJuly 8-July 15\, 2026 | Selection Committe Review\nJuly 17\, 2026 | Youth Rodeo Scholarship Announcement\n\n2026 Youth Rodeo Results\n2026 Results  \n 
URL:https://americanroyal.com/events/youth-rodeo/
LOCATION:American Royal Arena\, 1701 American Royal Ct\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rodeo
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