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Promo etiquette:

Be on time!
Show up! If you no show a promo you're leaving someone else holding the bag!
Check in with the person in charge. It's your responsibility to find them, not the other way around. Lots of times it will be someone who doesn't know who we are, just check in and move on.
Only wear festival approved costumes.
Clean and press your costume before you go out. It may seem a little ridiculous to say this, but I see more wrinkled, smelly costumes at promos than anywhere else. We represent the fair where ever we go. It's our responsibility to look our best at all times!
No smoking in costume when in sight of the public.
Bring appropriate drinking utensils. Especially for a parade, you need to make appropriate arrangements for drinking. You're going to want water at the 4th of July parade and no plastic water bottles allowed.
No anachronisms! No watches or inappropriate costumes just because it's a promo.
No inappropriate behavior. We're judged more harshly on promos than anywhere else we go. Please be aware of your audience and make the appropriate choices about how you conduct yourself.
Remember that we are the ambassadors of the fair. It's up to us to promote it in a positive fashion whenever we're out in costume!

Every performer has a minimum number of promo requirements. You will find out what your promo requirements are at the first meeting for your group. You may begin to sign up for promos at any time.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for any of these
promotions please call or email Roger. rogernkc@yahoo.com
913-721-2110

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2008 Promos - This list has been reordered so that the most current promos are at the TOP.
Date/Time	What/Where	Details
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:30-7:00 p.m.	Diabetes Dining Club, Providence Medical Center 8929 Parallel Parkway Keenan Education Center	We have been requested to do a promotion for one of our own. Mary Lou Hunt AKA works for the Diabetes Association. You have also been invited to join them for dinner as well. I need all forms of entertainment for this event. Musical, Juggling, and minglers.
Thursday, July 24, 2008	Jewelry Show at Bartle Hall	The Maestro needs a total of 11 Court performers for this promotion. Your court costumes must be approved by the Maestro before signing up. 5 more court performers are needed. Please contact the Maestro directly for this promotion. maestro@kcrenfest com or 913-721-2110
Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:00-1:00	Bingham Waggoner Estates - Antique & Craft Faire	Once again Royal Court your presence is requested at the Anique & Craft Faire at the Bingham Waggoner Estates. They had the pleasuer of you all being there last year and had such a great response from their patrons that they would like to have us back. Please email me @ rogernkc@yahoo. com or call 913-721-2110. Bingham~Waggoner Estates 313 Pacific Avenue Indepedence, MO 64051 Alice & Ron Willard have offered their home for dressing for this event. The Estate is located behind their home
Friday, July 4, 2008 9:00-12:00	Lenexa Community Days Parade - 4th of July Parade	Old Town Lenexa
Thursday, July 3, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Friends of Gillham Park	This is event is geared toward children. Contact Roger if you would like to sign up.
Saturday, June 28 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Camden Point Freedom Festival	I-29 NORTH PAST PLATTE CITY TO THE CAMDEN POINT EXIT TURN RIGHT OFF THE EXIT GO 2-2 1/2 MILES THE PARK WILL BE ON THE LEFT. GO UP TO THE NEXT STREET AND TURN LEFT.
Sunday, June 22 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.	KCPT Auction KCPT Studio 125 East Thirty-First Street Kansas City, MO 64108	KCPT Auction has called us regarding need for volunteers to work the phone banks. This is an opportunity to be seen on TV in your APPROVED costume and to promote the Renaissance Festival. There are other volunteer positions available if you do not want to answer phones. Email Fran (entertainmentassist ant@kcrenfest. com) to sign up.
Saturday, June 21 8:30 p.m. - midnight	KCPT Auction KCPT Studio 125 East Thirty-First Street Kansas City, MO 64108	KCPT Auction has called us regarding need for volunteers to work the phone banks. This is an opportunity to be seen on TV in your APPROVED costume and to promote the Renaissance Festival. There are other volunteer positions available if you do not want to answer phones. Email Fran (entertainmentassist ant@kcrenfest. com) to sign up.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 & Sunday, June 8, 2008 12:00-2:00 & 2:00-4:00	Dispatch Booth	In addition to the parade we also help the Shawnee Dispatch Booth. This paper does a great deal of trade advertising with the Festival, it is important that we give them the support that they give us. We will need entertainers in the booth on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, 2008 from 12-4: p.m. on both days. You can sign up for a 12-2:00 or 2:00-4:00 shift. Please call Jim Dyer at 913-721-2110 or email him at jdyer@ckrenfest. com for booth staffing.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 Arrival Time - 8:30 a.m. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.	Old Shawnee Days Parade Location - Old Shawnee Town	All entertainers welcome
Saturday, June 7	Aids Walk Block Party	This is the annual event that we have been doing for the last 5 years and they always request us back. Barbarians, dancer's, jugglers, face painter's and more. Please call or email Roger at 913-721-2110 at rogernkc@yahoo. com
Sunday, May 4, 2008 8:00 - 12:00	March of Dimes - March for Babies	Kansas City Power & Light District Info for this promo
Saturday, May 3	Missouri City Parade	line up is at 9:00 am. PLEASE CONTACT Roger AT 913-721-2110 OR rogernkc@yahoo
Cancelled - 4/17 Sunday, April 27, 2008	Synergy Promotion Intercontinental Hotel 402 Ward Parkway on the Country Club Plaza	THE EVENTS THEME IS "THE MAGIC OF KINDESS" THERE WILL BE AROUND 1000 GUEST WITH ABOUT 150 BEING CHILDREN. THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE ENTERTAINERS THERE FROM 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. ANYONE WITH JUGGLING SKILLS, STILT WALKING, STORY TELLING, HARPIST OR OTHER MUSICAL INTSTRUMENTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ANY STROLLING ENTERTAINERS WOULD BE GREAT ALSO. PLEASE RESPOND TO MY EMAIL (rogernkc@yahoo. com or call Roger at 913-721-2110. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING BACK FROM YOU ALL.
Saturday, April 26, 2008	Aids Walk	We need walkers as well as entertainers and face painters to entertain the crowd before we walk. Go to walk@aidswalkkansas city.org and download your registration forms for walking and collecting money. Any one that can be there by 8:00 a.m. and entertain the guest please call or email Roger at 913-721-2110 or rogernkc@yahoo. com
Monday, March 17, 2008	St. Patrick's Day Parade Downtown, Kansas City Grand & Pershing	Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Entertainers are requested to be there by 9:00 a.m. Theme "Growing Up Irish: 35 Years in Kansas City" www.kcirishparade.com
Saturday, March 15, 2008	Brookside St. Patrick's 28th Annual Warm-Up Parade Brookside, Kansas City, MO 65th & Wornall Rd	Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. Need to be in place by 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2008	Snake Saturday Parade North Kansas City 14th & Swift	Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Entertainers are requested to be there by 9:00 a.m. Theme: "Sharin' O' Green" www.northlandfestivals.com
2007 Promos
Saturday, July 14 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, July 21 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, July 28 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Date/Time - August	What/Where	Details
Friday, August 3 Arrival time: 7:00 p.m. Departure Time: 10:00 p.m.	Event: National Down Syndrome Congress Convention Opening Reception/Silent Auction Location: Westin Crown Center/Hyatt Exhibit Hall One Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108	They would love to have the Queen and her court, along with jugglers, stilt walkers, magicians, faries and other colorful characters. Please let me know if you can attend this promotion by calling (Roger) 913-721-2110 or emailing me at sales@kcrenfest or rogernkc@yahoo.com.
Saturday, August 4 Noon to 6:00 p.m	Wyandotte County Faire The Woodlands, KCKS	2:00-p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Wyandotte County Faire has requested the Vulgarian Court for this promotion and they have been granted that request. I have already spoken with Maestro regarding this adventure and he has given his approval. Our show this season has a big focus on the Vulgarians, therefore we really need to promote that. I need the entire Vulgarian Family at this event not just part of it. Please call Roger at 913-721-2110 Other characters are welcome to this event as well. Please let me know if you want to attend.
Saturday, August 4 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, August 11 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, August 18 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, August 25 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Saturday, July 7 AM	Rivermarket Promo Rivermarket, Downtown KC	Need 4 performers per Saturday. Food books will be given for each shift completed. Because there are only 4 performers per day, a schedule will be posted once everyone has signed up so it will be fair for all.
Wednesday, July 4 Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. in Old Town Lenexa The Maestro would like everyone to be there by 8:00 am	2007 Lenexa Community Days – 4th of July Parade	All entertainers are required to attend this parade per Jim Stamberger Staging instructions to follow.
Saturday, June 30 6:oo p.m. to 9:30 p.m.	KC Riverfest 2007 Berkley Riverfront Park. KCMO	Requirements: Colorful costume characters to entertain the crowd before the fire works begin. Must be entertaining and able to interact with the crowd. If you can juggle, jig or eat fire it is a plus. Please email or call me (Roger) at 913-721-2110 if interested. You will need to get your parking passes and tickets from Roger
Friday, June 29 6:oo p.m. to 9:30 p.m.	KC Riverfest 2007 Berkley Riverfront Park. KCMO	Requirements: Colorful costume characters to entertain the crowd before the fire works begin. Must be entertaining and able to interact with the crowd. If you can juggle, jig or eat fire it is a plus. Please email or call me (Roger) at 913-721-2110 if interested. You will need to get your parking passes and tickets from Roger
Saturday, June 16 4:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. added 6/10/07	Holmes Street Block Party It is on Holmes and 36th Street in midtown KC.	If you are coming down 39th street heading east you will pass Gillam Rd at a stop light just on the other side of the light you need to take a left and follow the windind road. The next turn you can take is left on Holmes which is one way. I will be there to sign everyone in. I will be there to sign everyone in. If you get lost please call me (Roger) on my cell 816-718-5866.
Thursday, June 14 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. added 6/10/07	Kansas City Royals Tourism Day at Kauffman Stadium	We need two Entertainers to attend this event. We only have one parking pass so you must ride together. Need for you to be outgoing and work the crowd. The Festival Marketing staff will be there with a table to promote the Festival. We will be there with many other attractions. Lots of kids and face painting. Please call Roger or Jim Dyer at 913)721-2110.
Date/Time	What/Where	Details
Monday, June 11 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. added 6/7/07	Tall Oaks	We need lots of characters who will enjoy playing with the children. Again we will need pirates, fairies, Musketeers, Royal Court our armored knight, and beggars. Directions: Take Highway 7 south off the I70 exit to highway 32 South. 32 Turns Right just before the Dairy Queen which will put you west. It is 9 miles down the road. They have a big sign that says Tall Oaks Convention Center.
Friday June 8th 5:30 p.m. added 6/7/07	Silverlake Mini Festival	The car pool leaves at 3:00 pm but we have to be ready to perform by 5:30 pm. I would like some pirates, our armored knight and his lady, the Musketeers, fairies, some beggars, royal court, scenario, and gypsies and lots of middle class people. Lion's Park, Silver Lake Kansas. Chilson rd and Hamilton parkway, 66539
Saturday, 6/02/2007 Plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m.	Old Shawnee Days Society Shawnee KS	Meet at the parking lot at 63rd & Quivira. You will line up in front of the graveyard. Plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. The court and scenario are required for this promo.
Date/Time	What/Where	Details
Saturday, 5/12/2007	2007 Spirit of Mission Day - Shriner's Children's Parade Mission Kansas	Time and placement to be announced
Sunday, 5/06/2007 8:00 a.m.	March of Dimes Shawnee Mission Park 7901 Renner Road Shawnee KS, Kansas	Need to be there by 8:00 a.m. to hand out coupons for the festival.
Saturday, 5/05/2007 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Marble Days, Bonner Springs, KS Benefit for the Bonner Springs Library	They just want costumed characters to mingle and entertain the kids
Saturday, 5/05/2007 The parade begins at 10:00 am, but we need to be there by 8:00 am.	Missouri City Parade	Missouri City is about 20 minutes east of Worlds of Fun on Hwy 210. You will be able to dress at their home at 305 Main Steet, Missouri City, Mo. 64072 (Map Quest) Directions from Donald: the directions to the parade are. I-35 to North Kansas City then Mo. Highway 210 east 8 miles there will be signs out. Its about 3 miles east of Mo. Highway 291. My address is 305 W. Main, Missouri City Mo.
Saturday, 4/28/2007 Registration - 8 am Welcoming Ceremonies - 9 am Walk begins at 10 am	AIDS WALK Kansas City Theis Park, 47th & Oak Streets, just south of the Nelson-Atkins Museum	You can do the walk or you can be there to entertain or both. If you plan on walking and would like to get cash sponsor to benefit the Aids Walk go to http://www.aidswalkkansascity.org/ to get your sign in sheet. We need people to entertain the crowd before and after the walk. Jugglers, musicians, dancers, etc - please be in costume for this event.
3/17/07	St. Patrick's Day Parade – The big one – "Celebrate St. Patrick in Kansas City" Parade begins at Pershing & Grand	We are the Irish Fest Division, #47/147 Meet on Main behind Crown Center/West side of the street Parade begins at Pershing & Grand	Be there by 9 am
3/10/07	Annual warm up Parade Brookside	Fully dressed and on location by 12:30 p.m. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Staging begins at 12:00 p.m. Parade begins at 65th & Wornall North turning East on 63rd street to Main South to Meyer Blvd. West ending at Brookside Blvd.
3/10/07	Snake Saturday North Kansas City "Leprechauns Pot of Gold"	Fully dressed and on location by 9:00 a.m. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Staging begins at 8:30 a.m. Parade begins at 14th & Swift North on Swift to Amour Rd East to Howell South to 18th Street