Lawrence / Kansas City KOA

Kansas City Royals Professional Baseball
April 8th - September 21st

The Kansas City Royals have announced the club's calendar of Promotions and Special Events for the 2008 season. The team will continue to build on its "New. Blue. Tradition." starting with the return of the Royals popular powder blue uniform to be worn for the first time in franchise history at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, April 12 against the Minnesota Twins at 6:10 p.m.. The first 20,000 fans will receive their own Billy Butler No. 16 Powder Blue Jersey Replica presented by FOX Sports Net Kansas City.

Individual game tickets for the 2008 Royals home schedule go on sale Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m. Tickets will be available on-line at royals.com, by phone at 1-800-6ROYALS, at the Kauffman Stadium box office and all metro area Hy-Vee Stores. Please note all area Hy-Vee Stores will not be selling Opening Day tickets but will be selling tickets for the other 80 Royals home games.

Kauffman Stadium: 816-921-8000,1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129. Located 50 minutes from the Lawrence Kansas City KOA.

Kansas City Chiefs Professional Football
September - December

The Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals played the inaugural game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 12, 1972. Since that initial contest, much has changed at the Truman Sports Complex. On April 4, 2006 Jackson County, Missouri taxpayers approved a 3/8 cent sales tax that is expected to raise $425 million for improvements to the Sports Complex, including $325 million for Arrowhead. In addition, the Chiefs will contribute $75 million to the project. These improvements are expected to help maintain Arrowhead’s longstanding status as one of the nation’s top venues for fans to experience the excitement of collegiate or NFL football. Undoubtedly one of the finest facilities in the NFL, Arrowhead and the fans who consistently fill it (125 consecutive sellouts) have helped produce a distinct home field advantage for the Chiefs. During the ‘90s, no NFL team had a better regular season home winning percentage than Kansas City, which produced a 65-15 (.813) record over from ‘90-99. Nearly 40 years since the first plans were being devised for Kansas City’s unique two stadium setup, other metropolitan areas are, only now, in the process of attempting to construct similar facilities.

Arrowhead Stadium: 816-920-9300,1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129. Located 50 minutes from the Lawrence Kansas City KOA.

Renaissance Festival, Bonner Springs
August 30 ~ October 13, 2008
Weekends, Labor Day & Columbus Day
10:00am - 7:00pm

Step back to a time when lords and ladies ruled the land. When knights clad in shining armor took to battle for a lady's honor. Where jesters, minstrels, and rogues entertained throughout the village in hopes of a day's wages. All this and more can be found at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. The Festival runs for seven glorious weekends each autumn. The adventure begins Labor Day weekend in Bonner Springs, Kansas... just 25 minutes and 500 years from the Lawrence Kansas City KOA.

Kansas Speedway (NASCAR)

Each year, Kansas Speedway hosts some of the biggest names in motorsports - Wallace, Stewart, Martin, Andretti, Petty ... and YOU! Now you can be a part of the behind-the-scenes world of NASCAR, the IndyCar Series and Kansas Speedway during a regular or group tour of Kansas Speedway. This includes a view from the President's Suite or primary Grandstand Seats, overlooking Village West. Learn the background of Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas - hear about the fastest finishes in racing and astounding achievements in community and economic development.

Kansas Speedway conducts a regular tour for individuals and small groups every Thursday at 4 p.m. from May 3 to September 6 in 2007, excluding holidays and July 19 and 26. All individuals that arrive by 4 p.m. may participate in the tour. Your mode of transportation will be used to travel from site to site during the tour.
Kansas Speedway is located at 400 Speedway Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas at Exit #410 (110th St.) on I-70. 18 miles from the Lawrence Kansas City KOA. The 45 minute (approximate) tour begins at the yellow security booth located at the intersection of Speedway Boulevard and Michigan Drive. The tour guide will meet the group at this location.

Cash is accepted in exact payment only ($10 per adult - $5 per child (12 & Under). Kansas Speedway cannot guarantee cars on-track during the time of the tour. Kansas Speedway tours do not involve laps on the track. If you or anyone with you requires food or water, please supply your own. Heavy rain or storms will cause cancellation of the Thursday Regular Tour. If you have questions please call Kansas Speedway at 913.328.3300. Thank you and we look forward to your visit.

Sandstone Amphitheater

633 North 130th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Sandstone Amphitheater web site.

Lawrence Farmers Market
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday in Lawrence

Just minutes from the Lawrence Kansas City KOA, Your experience at the Lawrence Farmers' Market is bound to be a great one. You'll fill your bags with goodies then walk away knowing you've strengthened your local economy by directly supporting your area farmers

As the oldest farmers' market in Kansas, the Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market offers a festive, bustling market with the freshest, healthiest food grown in Kansas as well as a strong sense of community among growers and consumers. At the Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market you will find a wide variety of seasonal produce: sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, melons, beans, greens, potatoes, snow peas, asparagus, apples, herbs, plants and fresh cut flowers, meat (from beef to emu!), farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, jellies, soaps and treats for your canine companion.

With four weekly markets we make it convenient to shop for locally raised agricultural products from mid-April to mid-November...Come early to the Saturday Market and experience the ringing of the bell - the official opening of the market at 7:00 am. Enjoy hot coffee or freshly squeezed orange juice and numerous breakfast choices at one of the tables in the Market Square before mingling among the 95 vendor stalls. Pause for a few moments to listen to one of the local musical groups which perform each Saturday. Visit with the Master Gardeners to get advice on plants or one of the many groups that join us at market to connect with our community. You won't be disappointed to have spent part of your morning with us.

Stop by the Tuesday and Thursday Markets for more fun and to stock up for the rest of the week. Although smaller than the Saturday Market, on Tuesdays and Thursdays you'll find a wide variety of produce, plants and honey. Parking is conveniently located in the same downtown lot as the market making it an ideal destination for seniors to redeem their Kansas Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program checks.