Country in KC 🤠

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🤠 Country Stampede returns with huge lineup

🍴 A new restaurant is coming to a long-vacant space in Fairway

🥞 Feel “at home” at Hemma Hemma

🤔 Tuesday Trivia

Events

Country Stampede Returns to Bonner Springs June 26-28

Grab your boots and hats! Country Stampede returns to Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs June 26-28.

• Country in KC: Country Stampede is one of the biggest annual music festivals in the Midwest, and has called the Azura Amphitheater home since 2023. This “Party in the Heartland” features a huge lineup of country stars, vendors, camping, and plenty more country fun.

• Stars on Stage: This year’s lineup is headlined by Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and Cole Swindell. The festival has welcomed some of the biggest names in country music throughout the years, including Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and many more.

Get your tickets to Country Stampede HERE.

Community

A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Houlihan’s in Fairway

A long-vacant restaurant space at 2820 W 53rd St. in Fairway could soon see a new restaurant concept.

• Welcome Back: According to a report from KC food & drink reporter Joyce Smith, the new concept would be an “upscale-casual venue with a Ralph Lauren feel”. The space was the former home of Houlihan’s which closed in 2019, and the new concept is tentatively being called The Fairway.

• Join the Club: Local restaurant group W. VinZant is the name vehind the proposal, and is working with the city of Fairway for approvals. W. VinZant also operates restaurants such as Gram & Dun, Heritage by Bo Lings, BRGR, Waldo Pizza, and many more.

See the original report from Joyce Smith HERE.

Food & Drink

Feel “At Home” at Hemma Hemma in Waldo

Hemma Hemma, meaning “at home” in Swedish, is a welcoming daytime eatery located in the heart of the Waldo neighborhood.

• Where’s Waldo: This cozy spot offers breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, featuring globally inspired, seasonal dishes made from scratch. For those on the go, they provide pre-packaged meals perfect for busy families or as thoughtful gifts.

• Food For All: Beyond dining, Hemma Hemma hosts cooking classes in their instructional kitchen, offers pickup catering, and provides a comfortable space for private events, embodying a true sense of community. It’s also one of Donna Kelce’s favorite local spots. 👀

Hemma Hemma is located at 7122 Wornall Road and is one of our restaurant partners for the KC Daily Dine Card! 

P.S. The first batch of cards are here! Shoutout to reader Brandon B. for this message 👇

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

• 🏗️ Coming Soon: A new housing project featuring 935 apartments and 23,000 square feet of retail space throughout 18 buildings is moving forward in Overland Park. The project would develop roughly 37 acres at the southeast corner of 159th and Metcalf.

• 🤘 Let’s Rock: Iconic American rock star Kid Rock will perform at the T-Mobile Center this Saturday night at 7:30 with special guest Uncle Kracker.

• 👜 It’s Lit: Local neon sign brand Element Ten has released a new neon product: Neon Sweetheart Handbags. The handbags come in 5 different neon colors and are a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

• ✅ Questions Answered: Last week, Kansas City voters passed Question 2, which will allow the sale of 3+ acres of Longfellow Park to the Ronald McDonald House to build additional housing for families seeking treatment at Children’s Mercy.

• 🏨 Stay & Play: Construction is underway on a 99-room Holiday Inn Express near the AdventHealth Sports Park in the Bluhawk development in South Overland Park.

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