This is a guest post by?Danielle Smith,?an agricultural communications student at the University of Arkansas who is currently?working as a social media intern with?VentureTime Travel.?
A native of Stilwell, Kansas, Danielle plans to return to the Kansas City area upon graduation.?When she isn?t working or in classes, Danielle enjoys traveling the world with her fianc?e?Will. ?
Five Things You Can?t Miss In Kansas City in the Fall
Kansas City ? just KC to locals ? is one of the most exciting places you can visit in the fall. With the beautiful cool weather and the changing of the season, KC makes for a great weekend get-a-way. Don?t miss these five famous Kansas City events that take place every fall.
?Photo courtesy of the American Royal Association
1. The American Royal BBQ is one of the nation?s biggest and best barbecue?competitions that brings grilling teams from across the globe to Kansas City for weekend of BBQing and fun. Teams fire up their grills on Friday and party while they cook until they race their entries to the judging hall on Saturday. The American Royal is something you don?t want to miss and yes, there are samples!
The BBQ is traditionally held the first weekend in October, but the American Royal offers?a full calendar of events?September through November.
If you miss the America Royal but still want to eat some of Kansas City?s famous barbecue, ask a local to recommend their favorite joint, or see what the Wall Street Journal says in its?Smokin? BBQ in Kansas City story.
2. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair held each fall in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Each year the fair begins on Labor Day weekend and continues for seven weekends, open on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the festival grounds to experience live armored jousting and food and drink fit for a King.?Find out more about the Renaissance Festival here.
3. Louisburg Cider Mill Ciderfest?As soon as the leaves turn red and gold you should head south of KC to the Louisburg Cider Mill. Each year during the last weekend in September and first weekend in October the Cider Mill host Ciderfest. Ciderfest offers something fun for everyone including a pumpkin patch, corn maze, live music, booths and the best part: fresh homemade cider and warm donuts!
4. A Chiefs Game?The official color of the fall season in Kansas City is red. Don?t miss the biggest parties in the fall, whether tailgating at Arrowhead, attending pep rallies throughout the city, or watching the action on the big screens at KC Live in the Power and Light District, Chiefs football and the color red dominate weekends in the fall in KC.
5. The Plaza Lights?End the fall season by attending the famous Plaza Lights Ceremony. The Plaza Lights are one of KC?s most favorite traditions and is a great way to say goodbye to fall and hello to the holiday season. The Ceremony takes place on the Plaza every year on Thanksgiving night.
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