The convention registration fee for members is covered by your annual membership dues
There is a $50 cost per each guest.
PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION FOR EACH ATTENDEE
Enjoy an afternoon at one of America’s premier encyclopedic art museums, renowned for its exceptional collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. Guests may explore the museum’s galleries, sculpture park, and iconic Shuttlecocks installation at their leisure. Close by is the Country Club Plaza, a historic open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City. Established more than a century ago and stretching 15-city blocks, discover Spanish-inspired architecture in a lively atmosphere, offering everything from luxury shopping and local boutiques to exquisite restaurants. YOUR SANDWICH SELECTIONS WILL ALSO CONFIRM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES.
Guests will begin the afternoon with a guided behind-the-scenes tour of one of Kansas City’s most iconic specialty coffee roasters. The experience includes an inside look at the roasting process, coffee sourcing practices, and tasting opportunities within the company’s distinctive production facility beneath its famous rooftop DC-3 airplane. The afternoon continues with a guided tour of one of the Midwest’s most celebrated craft breweries. Guests will explore Boulevard’s brewing facilities, learn about the brewery’s history and production process, and enjoy tasting opportunities in the Beer Hall overlooking the Kansas City skyline.
The tour begins with a social atmosphere featuring Jack Stack’s famous BBQ and carrot cake, plus access to a cash bar in an upscale dining setting known for hospitality and tradition. Founded by Jacob Rieger in 1887, Kansas City-based J. Rieger & Co. was the largest mail-order whiskey house in the country before Prohibition shut down operations. In 2014, Andy Rieger, Jacob Rieger's great-great-great-grandson, and renowned bartender Ryan Maybee relaunched the distillery as part of a new golden era in American spirits, backed by two industry legends: the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Master Distiller Tom Nichol. Today we provide award-winning spirits, innovative cocktails, and memorable experiences to our guests at our historic distillery in Kansas City’s Electric Park District.
Discover the history, revival, and award-winning spirits of J. Rieger & Co. on this one-hour guided tour. Explore our production facilities, learn how industry legends shaped our portfolio, and enjoy a guided tasting of our four core spirits.
Guests will experience one of the nation’s most acclaimed historical museums, featuring immersive exhibitions, artifacts, and panoramic views from the Liberty Memorial grounds. Following the museum visit, attendees may explore the beautifully restored Union Station Kansas City adjacent to the memorial. YOUR SANDWICH SELECTIONS WILL ALSO CONFIRM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES.
This guided experience explores Kansas City’s fascinating Prohibition-era history, jazz culture, political intrigue, and infamous organized crime legacy during the Pendergast years. The Gangster Tour has been a perennial favorite among Kansas City visitors and has operated for over 20 years.
Guests will experience one of America's most historically significant cultural districts, the birthplace of Kansas City jazz and a cornerstone of African American artistic and athletic history. The afternoon includes admission to the American Jazz Museum, featuring exhibits honoring legendary artists including Charlie Parker and Count Basie, as well as the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, one of the nation’s premier museums dedicated to the history and legacy of Negro League baseball. Guests will also have time to explore the surrounding district and experience the rich musical heritage that continues to define Kansas City culture. YOUR SANDWICH SELECTIONS WILL ALSO CONFIRM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES.
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For Checks:Write check out to: "UMKC" / (NOT TO ABA)Memo - "Conference Fees"Send check to:Joseph Parisic/o ABA Convention 5301 Charlotte StKansas City, MO 64110Need help? Joe Parisi - jparisi@umkc.edu