CELEBRATE with Shawnee Parks and Recreation in 2019! You have an opportunity to partner with us to fulfill our mission statement: Creating opportunities for the community to explore, engage and connect. This is the heart and drive behind each event, program and relationship formed in Shawnee.

Why is 2019 a year to CELEBRATE?

The Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department works hard to host a variety of special events to benefit the children and families we serve. The Tour de Shawnee, Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship Barbeque and Holiday Treasures Craft Festival will be celebrating significant “birthdays” this year. These events have become staples to the Shawnee community and we look forward to carrying on the tradition.

We are very excited to announce NEW events coming to Shawnee, Walk and Read, April Showers Craft Festival, and a Youth Entrepreneurial event in the fall. We have more exciting events planned for 2019, so stay tuned!

How you can help CELEBRATE

We are proud to promote positive recreational experiences by providing events throughout Shawnee. However, we would not be able to do so without the financial and/or in-kind support of individuals and local businesses. Your support will provide the opportunity to not just promote your company with unique and affordable advertising, but also to invest in Shawnee Parks and Recreation and YOUR community.

We would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how we can help ensure YOUR marketing objectives are reached. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like to create a custom sponsorship, please call Matt Mann at 913.631.5200.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and interest in our community events. We sincerely hope you see the opportunity we provide, and the impact our events have in our community. Together, we can make a difference. We look forward to hearing from you and excited to CELEBRATE a partnership with you or your company. 

Want to learn more about recognition and sponsorship opportunities for the 2019 park events and get your company the most visibility? Opportunities are listed below and sponsorship levels are adjusted based on each event.
 

Let’s CELEBRATE together!

NEW! Walk and Read Weekend ▪ Saturday, May 11

Johnson County Library and Shawnee Parks and Recreation invite you to Walk and Read with us at Erfurt Park. The kick-off event includes food, fun, and two FREE books! Kids grab your parents and come read together throughout the park in a new and engaging way.

3rd Annual PARKED! ▪ Friday, June 28

Shawnee Parks and Recreation is excited to kick off National Parks & Recreation month with PARKED! Join us at Stump Park for food trucks, a band, fireworks, youth cyclocross, bounce houses, and fun for the whole family! This event draws around 6,000 in attendance each year. In 2018, there were 360,000+ social media & website visitors that

checked out this event.

Park and Recreation Month: Game On!

Celebrate national Park and Recreation Month during the month of July! This year’s theme is “Game On” and we will celebrate everything that makes Shawnee Parks and Recreation, fun and full of excitement! Several events happen throughout July, Touch-a-Truck, Yoga in the Park, Dive-In Movies and much more! In 2018, there were 45,000+ social media & website visitors that checked out and were interested this event.

K-9s at Cove ▪ Saturday, August 17

Join us at Splash Cove with your four legged friends! With proceeds benefiting local pet charity organizations, this event provides an opportunity to have a fun play date at the pool with your dog. Last year’s event featured 125+ dogs and their best friends. In 2018, there were 15,000+ social media & website visitors that checked out this event.

30th Annual Tour de Shawnee ▪ Sunday, August 25

Help us celebrate 30 years of cycling fun benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Riders can choose from multiple routes based on skill level. Breakfast provided by Chris Cakes, sponsor tents pavilion, and a kids zone. Hundreds of riders and their families attended the event while supporting a great cause! In 2018, there were 20,000+ social media & website visitors that checked out this event.

25th Annual Shawnee Great Grillers State Championship Barbeque
Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28

More than one hundred teams of grillers descend on Shawnee for this event to compete for prize money, trophies and bragging rights. Over two days, some of the best barbeque in the Midwest is cooked up for competition. The party cranks up on Friday evening as we invite the community in to check out all the grilling setups, enjoy the Kids' Fun Zone, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, listen to live music and more! In 2018, there were more than 36,000 social media and website visitors that checked out this unique event.

20th Annual Holiday Treasures Craft Festival  ▪  Saturday, October 26

Beat the crowds this holiday season and pick up some unique, handcrafted holiday gifts! This event draws over eighty vendors and over 1,500 shoppers looking for that perfect holiday gift. In 2018, there were 125,000+ social media & website visitors that checked out this event.