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American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo

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TYPE: Sports Attractions
LOCATION/DISTRICT: Downtown/Conv Center Area
ADDRESS: 1701 American Royal Ct. Kansas City, MO 64102
PHONE: 816-221-9800
TOLL FREE: 800-821-5857
FAX: 816-221-8189
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The American Royal, one of Kansas City's premier fall vents, is full of unexpected adventures.

The season kicks-off in September with the annual parade and continues through the end of November with the UPHA/American Royal National Championship.

If you like food (and who doesn't) come to the American Royal Barbeque. The sweet aromas of the World Series of Barbecue - the biggest barbecue competition in the world - are inescapable! Each evening of the barbecue contest features great musical entertainment.

Cows, sheep, pigs and goats fill the complex at the American Royal Livestock Show. Exhibitors from 39 states showcase the animals they have diligently prepared.

The American Royal Rodeo, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event, draws more than 80,000 visitors annually. You'll find everything from bareback, to barrel racing to bull riding contest.

Highlights

• Attracting thousands each September, the American Royal kicks off its fall season with a parade featuring more than 150 floats and balloons.
• The American Royal Barbecue, the world's largest barbecue competition draws more than 500 teams the first weekend of October.
• The American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo features some of the nation's most talented competitors, country music entertainers, a commercial trade show and a petting zoo.

2008 Concert Series

• Lee Brice - Oct. 24
• Josh Turner - Oct. 25
• Eli Young Band - Nov. 1
• Stoney LaRue - Nov. 1

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Upcoming Events

UPHA National Saddlebred Championship
11/18/2008-11/22/2008
Phone: 816-221-9800

Reviews

American Royal Market Place

09/29/2008
Fran M. - Kansas City, MO

For years my husband & I have loved going down to what's called Hale Arena now, during the American Royal, just to brouse - looking at animals and all the western stuff for sale - talking to people, etc.-cheap fun entertainment for the whole family.

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