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Join us for an unforgettable carnival experience filled with original games, delicious food, and plenty of whimsical activities. 

 

This is a chance for adults to connect with their inner child, so we invite all guests 18 and older to the event!

 

Be a part of a night built to inspire play and connections for years to come!

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

5 PM - 9PM

J. Rieger Distillery

2700 Guinotte Ave

Kansas City, MO 64120, USA

 

Early Bird Tickets:  $50

*Available Only from May 1st to June 30th, 2026

General Admission:  $75

Group Tickets:  $750

Ticket prices include food, drink and live entertainment throughout the event.

Click here for dress inspiration for the event! 

Think carnival chic!

 

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Carnival Highlights

Don't miss your chance to play one fo these exclusive games, brought to you by Rufus T. Barker himself!

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Sponsorship Levels

“Best in Show” Sponsor ($5,000)

  • Name or Logo on Signage for All Games

  • Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your choice

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Website, Printed Program, and All Social Media Promoting

  • Event Recognition on Screen During Event and Post-Event Newsletter

  • Verbal Recognition from the Stage

  • 20 Tickets to the Carnival

  • 10 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Pet-digree” Sponsor ($1,000)

  • Name or Logo on Signage for One Game

  • Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your Sponsored Game

  • Recognition as Sponsor on Website and Printed ProgramRecognition on Screen During Event

  • 8 Tickets to the Carnival

  • 4 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Mutt-sterpiece” Sponsor ($3,000)

  • Name Or Logo on Signage for All Games

  • Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your choice

  • Recognition as Sponsor on Website, Printed Program and All Social Media Promoting Event

  • Recognition on Screen During Event and Post-Event Newsletter

  • 10 Tickets to Carnival

  • 6 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Puppy-teer” Sponsor ($750)

  • Name or Logo on Signage for One Game

  • Official Photo of you and your group with Puppet of your Sponsored Game

  • Recognition as Sponsor on Website

  • Recognition as Sponsor on Printed Program

  • Recognition on Post-Event Newsletter

  • 8 Tickets to Carnival

For more information on how to become a sponsor as well as additional ways to learn how to support our fundraiser,
please contact Operations Manager Jennifer Fenton at (816) 0756-3500
or email her at jennifer@whatifpuppets.org.

 

816-756-3500

 

info@whatifpuppets.org

300 E. 39th St., Suite LL2D

Kansas City, MO, 64111

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