American Royal began in October 1899 as the National Hereford Show, held in a tent in Kansas City and featuring 541 registered Hereford cattle. In 1905 the first official American Royal Horse Show opened, with the help of trainer Tom Bass. Today American Royal features several horse shows varying in nature.

The first American Royal Barbecue Contest was held in 1980 and, to this day, The World Series of Barbecue® serves as the largest fundraiser for the American Royal.

Each year American Royal host both a Rub Contest and a Sauce Contest to name the best rub and sauce 'on the Planet', meaning that each rub and sauce American Royal produce is created by a different team.

American Royal Loot N' Booty BBQ Pork Rub- this rub made a big splash at the 2014 American Royal BBQ contest by winning in their very first year of competition. It's perfectly balanced to bring the right blend of sweet, salty, and spicy to your pork tenderloin, butt, or chops.

American Royal Caveman Cuisine Chicken Rub- this mouthwatering rub is the key to a championship chicken, combining various spices gives just the right amount of sweet and heat for the most lip-smackin' bird ever.

American Royal Lucky Dawgs BBQ Beef Rub- this rub won it's first BBQ Grand Championship in 2011 and it's unique blend of spices will help you make your brisket, steak or hamburgers championship quality everyday.

American Royal Sweet Swine O'Mine BBQ Garlic Pepper Rebel Rub- this rub is a Memphis-style rub with a Texas twist and it's creator, Mark Lambert, has won four World Champion titles since he began competition barbecuing in 1996.

American Royal Lotta Bull BBQ Barbecue Rib Rub- this rub is the top shelf, prize-winning blend of spices and seasonings that its creator, Mike Davis, has been using for almost a decade. And now it's available to you. no bull.

American Royal Turkey Brine Kit & Seasoning- this brine pulls in the juicy richness of savoury herbs and garlic to ensure a moist and flavourful bird every time. Great on any poultry.