Fee: $25
Location: American Royal (transportation provided)
Time: 8:30 am-11:30 am
Depart Marriott 8:00 am, return to Marriott by 12:00 pm
Brief Description Tour and post-conference workshop at American Royal. Conference attendees will tour American Royal, which is a quick 5-minute drive from the conference hotel, followed by a short break wih refreshments and an education session hearing about the history of American Royal and their vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated and all generations are committed to its future. Attendees will also hear about their future campus that is under construction and projected to annually attract one million visitors and host more than 200 livestock events, rodeos and exhibitions. Learn how American Royal has made a major impact in Kansas City and globally.
The American Royal is a not-for-profit organization with one simple purpose: to champion food and agriculture. The organization coordinates events and programs, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world’s largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach. All gatherings further the vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated and all generations are committed to its future.
The American Royal has built upon its rich history as a Kansas City asset and is now a leader for food and agriculture education, events and engagement. It provides opportunities for nearly half a million youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world’s largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach.