We’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2026 Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, 3 pm-11 pm, Saturday, August 22nd. This year’s Heart of America Hot Dog Festival, will be at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. The event features live entertainment, your favorite ballpark foods, local food trucks and more.
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Kansas City’s historic jazz district is home to legendary smoked meats, the stellar Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and celebrated live music clubs. It’s this combination of barbecue, baseball and bebop jam sessions that melds together for one sweet melody.