FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The American Royal is building a state-of-the-art, 1,000,000 square foot food and agriculture, education, and events campus in Kansas City, Kansas. This will be the first facility the organization owns and operates in its 125+ year history.

  • This project supports the Royal’s mission: To be the nation’s leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement.

    The new space will:

    • Expand programming from 14 weeks to year-round

    • Provide immersive, interactive ag experiences for people of all ages

    • Offer high-tech education tools and integrated learning across the entire site

    • Become a national epicenter for agriculture innovation, celebration, and community

  • The American Royal is actively cultivating its network of neighbors. We aim to be a magnet for hospitality, retail, and ag-industry partners. With and stakeholders, we’re creating a food and ag destination that draws visitors from across the country and globe.

  • At the core of this project is a deeply intentional, purpose-driven design for food, entertainment, and agriculture events. The campus was shaped through an experiential design process, incorporating:

    • Feedback from hundreds of interviews, focus groups, and customer walkthroughs

    • Research trips to peer facilities across the U.S. and Canada

    • Four core values: Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Experience, and Continuous Improvement

    Every detail from parking to programming was designed with a focus on the guest experience and realizing long-term value.

  • The 200+ acre campus is located at the intersection of State Avenue and 118th Street, just northwest of the Kansas Speedway.

  • Site work began in March 2023, and construction is actively underway. Timelines will continue to evolve based on scope, resources, and partner collaboration.

    🛠️ Stay tuned here for the latest updates!