Editor's tip. BBQ Garden Saturday-only ticket includes samples plus games from KC pitmasters. Day passes for the Open Contest Sunday are the public-friendly entry.

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Kansas City while you are in town

American Royal World Series of Barbecue runs 30 September to 4 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Kansas City to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66111

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