American Royal's New Home: Fall Events & Future Plans

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news. After nearly 10 years of hype and holdups, the American Royal is finally firing up its new spot in Western Kansas City, Kansas, just north of the Kansas Speedway. This ag and education powerhouse, famous for rodeos, stock shows, and that epic barbecue scene, is shifting from the west bottoms to this fresh campus, and they're jumping in big kicking off with all four of their flagship events this fall. The line-up starts with the World Showcase Horse Show on September 12th through 13th, followed by the cutting-horse show from September 18th to 21st. Then comes the World Series of Barbecue, September 30th through October 4th, and wrapping with the Fall Live Stock Show, October 9th, too. 25th. Leaders like CEO Pat Macy say picking these heavy hitters first is no accident. They want folks' initial visits to stick, showcasing the royals. Top shelf vibes.

1:00The event teams are pumped, already rethinking layouts to make the most of the open-casey case space. Constructions rolling on, with 390,000 square feet of barns and halls ready for action by this September, though keep running shows at west bottoms, too, till the full build rafts in 2029. Later phases include an 80,000 square foot learning center packed with a 750 seat amphitheater, stands on exhibits, cooking, labs, and more. This shifts a game-changer for the world crew and fans alike, rooting those timeless traditions in a new home after years of grind. Eyes are on how it all unfolds from here.