American Royal's New Kansas Home Kicks Off

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to Kansas News Today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. The American Royal is firing up his brand new facility in Kansas City, Kansas, after years of build-up. This fall marks the start of competitions and exhibitions at the spot near 118th Street and State Avenue. Kicking things off are the Royal Showcase Horse Show on September 12th and 13th, followed by the Cutting Horse Show from September 18th to 21st. Next up, the World Series of Barbecue runs September 30th through October 4th. Then the Fall livestock show takes over from October 9th to 25th. This is the first time these events hit the new Kansas side home, crossing over from the old Missouri location. Pat Macy, the CEO, calls it a huge milestone for the tradition-packed outfit, something the crew has hustled hard to pull off. Fans and locals are buzzing about bringing these debruded shows to fresh ground. Most of the campus are still getting built out, including a learning center, 750-seat

1:03amphitheater, exhibit spaces, galleries, and culinary labs. They plan a full shift over the next two years, keeping some action in the West Bottom's meantime. With these events dropping soon, the American Royal is set to level up its legacy, blending old-school vibes with the modern Kansas powerhouse.