🔥 Join NBBQA at the 2025 American Royal! 🔥
Showcase your brand at the 2025 NBBQA Live Fire Experience in Kansas City!
American Royal at The Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway BoulevardKansas City, KS 66111
United States
Event Details
🔥 2025 NBBQA Live Fire Experience
at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue
📍 Location: Kansas Speedway – Kansas City, KS
📅 Dates:
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Set-Up: Thursday, November 6 (11 AM–8 PM) & Friday, November 7 (10 AM–4 PM)
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Event Days:
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Friday, November 7 (4 PM–10 PM)
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Saturday, November 8 (11 AM–5 PM)
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Load-Out: Saturday after 9 PM or Sunday, November 9 (8 AM–4 PM)
🎪 What’s Included:
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NBBQA Member-Only Booth Spaces – Demo and sell your products
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VIP Traffic – Be part of the official American Royal VIP Tour
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Product Demo Spots – Can’t attend? We’ll demo your product for you!
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BBQ Hall of Fame Impact Award Celebration – Friday night, honoring the founders of Barbecue News Magazine and NBBQA
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Estimated Attendance:
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Friday: 30,000–40,000+
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Saturday: 7,000–10,000+ public festival guests
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250 VIP guests in our space
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💰 Booth & Demo Pricing:
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10x10 Booth Space: $1,500
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10x25 End Cap Booth Space: $4,000
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Product Demo Only (Remote): $250 (Limited to 4 spots)
🎯 Perfect for:
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BBQ brands
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Rub & sauce makers
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Grill manufacturers
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Outdoor cooking tools & accessory companies
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Educators and live-fire demonstrators
📞 Questions or Ready to Reserve?
Call: 800-385-0002
Email: admin@nbbqa.org
For More Information:

Douglas, Georgia 31533
United States (800)385-0002
Prospectus for the 2025 NBBQA Live Fire Experience at The American Royal

🔥 About the NBBQA Live Fire Experience
This is more than just a booth — it’s your chance to cook, connect, and convert. The NBBQA Live Fire Experience places you right in the heart of one of the largest BBQ events in the world. Whether you're sampling your products, demonstrating techniques, or telling your brand story, you'll be engaging with thousands of passionate barbecue fans, fellow pitmasters, and industry leaders.
🏆 Friday Night BBQ Hall of Fame Impact Celebration
Join us as we honor the legacy of Frances & “Doc” Gillis and Carlene & Joe Phelps, pioneers who helped shape Barbecue News Magazine and the NBBQA. This special evening is open to all and will be filled with stories, laughter, and memories that helped build the barbecue community we all love.
🎤 Why Participate?
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Direct access to highly engaged BBQ fans and VIPs
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Showcase your products in live demos and tastings
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Create brand awareness among industry professionals
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Limited spots ensure quality visibility and engagement
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Be part of something bigger—an unforgettable NBBQA community experience
💡 Need Electricity or Special Setup?
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Power drops are available for an additional fee
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Quiet generators (max 67 dB) are allowed
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All booths are outdoor, uncovered asphalt spaces – tents, tables, and displays are BYO
✅ Past Success:
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2023: Over 4,500 attendees visited our vendor area
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2024: Despite rain, 1,800+ people came through our space
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2025: We’re expecting the biggest turnout yet!