American Royal Kicks Off Season with Food, Horses, Competition, and Community
/From farm-to-table dining and world-class horse shows to sporting clays and youth livestock auctions, the American Royal’s fall calendar is packed with unforgettable experiences. Beginning September 6, guests can enjoy unique opportunities to celebrate the diversity of food, the thrill of equestrian competition, and the dedication of young agricultural leaders—all while supporting the American Royal’s mission of championing youth, education, and our agricultural heritage.
Farm to Table-September 6th
Join us for a captivating evening where passion meets purpose at this exclusive fundraiser benefiting the American Royal. Our goal is to inspire and ignite meaningful and positive conversations around the diversity of food through a unique dining experience.
🥂During the evening, you’ll enjoy a cocktail hour with exquisite drinks and a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the Saddle & Sirloin Club of KC. This private equine club champions equestrian sports across all disciplines, offers unique social and sporting opportunities and upholds its tradition of supporting the American Royal.
🍽Engage with producers, hear directly from the chef, and savor a delectable 4-course meal prepared by the Saddle & Sirloin’s chef, Georgi Pahon. >> Farm to Table | American Royal
The Royal Showcase-September 13-14
The American Royal is proud to host The Royal Showcase–A Youth & Open Horse Show each year. The Youth portion of the Royal Showcase is an all breed horse show with exhibitors competing from the ages of 8-18. The Open portion is for anyone 19 years old and older. Royal Showcase exhibitors compete in a number of divisions including Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Ranch Horse Classes and Versatility!
🐎Find more information here! >> The Royal Showcase - A Youth & Open Horse Show | American Royal
Cutting Horse Show-September 19-21
One of the world’s fastest growing equine sports, Cutting offers tremendous excitement for horse, rider, and spectators alike! The competition consists of horse and rider separating a particular cow from a herd. Spectators will see a dance like performance between cow and horse. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) provides the means by which contestants are judged by maintaining a point system which gives definite credits and penalties while providing a fair basis for judging cutting horses and their riders. The American Royal Cutting Horse Show in memory of Hilary Watson, features the Open and Non-Pro Showcase and Saddle Shootout, where the top rider will walk away with a branded saddle.
💜Don’t forget to wear purple on Saturday, September 20 in memory of Hilary Watson.
🐴Buy tickets here! >> Cutting Horse Show | American Royal
Sporting Clays Challenge-September 26th
Gather your three closest friends and come out to the American Royal Sporting Clays Challenge. Sporting Clays is a form of target shooting designed to simulate the unpredictability of field shooting. Unique stations are set up through the course that teams will visit in order. Teams are given a score at each station and the final score will be tallied up at the end to determine a winner.
🎯Buy tickets here! >> Sporting Clays Challenge | American Royal
Junior Premium Livestock Auction-October 18th
Each year, hundreds of America’s youth travel from across the country to Kansas City to compete at the American Royal Livestock Show and a select few qualify to sell their animal in the American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction where the exhibitors proceeds will directly impact their further education. These youth have worked all year to prepare their animals to be judged on a national stage by top professional livestock judges. Thank you to all of the buyers who attended, participated, and purchased animals through our auction in the past. The American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction happens once a year, although the impact the sales have on youth competitors lasts a lifetime.
🐑More details here! >> Junior Premium Livestock Auction | American Royal