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Good morning! We’ve got some good news to help you kick the Monday Blues:

🍷 Event of the Week: Winery After Hours at Shamrock Hills

🤠 Country Stampede returns to Azura Amphitheater this weekend

🐔 A new Chick-fil-A is coming to the Northland

🥃 J. Rieger honored for straight bourbon whiskey

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Events

Country Stampede Returns This Weekend to Azura Amphitheater

Get ready to Party in the Heartland! Country Stampede returns this weekend, June 26-28.

• Party at the Amp: The annual Country Stampede Music Festival was launched in 1996, and returns to the Azura Amphitheater this weekend for the second straight year. The festival regularly brings in the biggest names in country music from Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, and more.

• Country Boys & Girls: This year’s lineup is headlined by Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Cole Swindell, and more. The festival is also a favorite for campers with various camping packages available throughout the weekend.

Get your tickets to Country Stampede HERE.

Food & Drink

New Chick-fil-A Opening at Metro North Crossing

A third Chick-fil-A franchise is headed for the Northland, opening at the Metro North Crossing development.

• Three’s Company: The new franchise will be operated by Amy and Andy Gallawa (pictured above), who also operate another Northland franchise at I-29 and Barry Road. The new location at the intersection of US 169 and Barry Road will be the third in the Northland, with the other being located off I-35 in Liberty.

• Drive-Thru Chikin: This new location will feature a dual drive-thru lane with a new store format design. It will sit adjacent to Dutch Bros Coffee at 350 NW Barry Road.

Chick-fil-A at Metro North Crossing expects a late 2025 opening.

Awards

J. Rieger Honored by Robb Report for Straight Bourbon Whiskey

J. Rieger & Co.’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey was recently honored by the Robb Report, a luxury lifestyle magazine covering high-end products, services, and experiences.

• A Taste of Kentucky: When you think Bourbon, you think Kentucky. But according to Jonah Flicker of Robb Report, world-class bourbon is being made right here in Kansas City at J. Rieger. Flicker rated Rieger Straight Bourbon Whiskey a 94/100, putting it head to head with some of Kentucky’s best value bourbons.

• Local Libations: Operator Nick here, breaking the fourth wall - I love when local businesses are recognized for their work and had to try it for myself, so I picked up a bottle (from Made in KC using my VIP Program). I’m no bourbon-tasting expert, but this stuff was good. Mellow enough to drink neat, yet perfect for using in cocktails at a price point of around $35.

Read the entire taste test review from Robb Report HERE, and be sure to grab a bottle from your local shop on your next visit.

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In Other News…

• 🏃 Shortest Race, Best Cause: Join The Farmer's House for their annual Brew-Ability 0.08K race at Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill, where the only thing you’ll be racing toward is a cold beer!*

• 🍦 Betty Heads East: Betty Rae’s will soon open its first location in Lee’s Summit. It will be located inside the Price Chopper at 251 SW Greenwich Drive in the Raintree area, and will offer a walk-up window for customers to order outside.

• 🌟 Go Wild at Glowild: The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium announced the return of Glowild: Time Traveler this fall. The fan-favorite annual festival will dazzle with the mile-long spectacle of light and sculpture.

• 🥺 Last Call: North Kansas City tabletop gaming bar ReRoll Tavern and its sister concept Vignettes, a themed pop-up cocktail bar, will close on June 30th.

•  🥵 Beat the Heat: It’s hot in Kansas City. Help yourself and others beat the heat by finding a list of cooling centers by month from the United Way of Greater Kansas City.

• 🎟️ Sell Out: Do you have an upcoming event you’d like an extra 23,828 pair of eyes on? Book an upcoming Event of the Week, just like the one at the top of this newsletter.

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