The most wonderful day of the year is almost here.
816 Day is back on Saturday, August 16, and this year’s celebration is packed with live music, block parties, giveaways, and delicious $8.16 deals all across the city.
WIN: TOUR PASS FOR TWO & A $75 GIFT CARD WITH J. RIEGER
816 Day at J. Rieger & Co. – Saturday, August 16
Celebrate KC pride in the heart of Electric Park at J. Rieger & Co. This all-day bash brings together the best of local flavor and good vibes: live music from some of the city’s favorite acts, craft cocktails made with Rieger spirits, and food from KC’s tastiest vendors. Snap a pic in front of the iconic distillery, join a distillery tour, or just kick back with a whiskey in hand and let the summer roll on.
Bonus: Enter to win a Rieger Tour Pass for Two + $75 to spend on-site — the perfect way to do 816 Day in style.
more Parties Around 816 Day
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Want more reasons to celebrate? Here’s your go-to list of local gatherings that extend the 816 Day spirit across the weekend:
Pizza Party at Orange by Devoured on Friday, August 15, at Orange By Devoured
Serving up $8.15 Orange Cocktails, free tapas, $5 off of pizzas, and more. Meet us there?
The U-Haul Party on Sunday, August 17, at Larks Entertainment at West Bottoms
Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to this post-celebration bash.
816 & All That Jazz on Saturday, August 16 at Power & Light District
Take over downtown with big city energy, bold jazz beats, and nonstop social buzz.
816 Block Party on Saturday, August 16 at Zona Rosa
Gather at this vibrant neighborhood block party—local beats, edge-of-summer fun, and good vibes guaranteed.
Independence Roots Music Festival on Saturday, August 16, at Bingham-Waggoner Estate
Celebrate KC’s musical roots with live bands and hometown pride across the river.
City Market 816 Day on Saturday, August 16 at The City Market
Free live performances from Art in the Loop artists—Myself Embodied, True Lions, and Jass—paired with local vendors and the KC Current Teal Mobile (photo ops and merch included).
Designing Women 816 Day Giveaway on September 3 – September 28 at Unicorn Theatre
Designing Women is coming to Unicorn Theatre. One lucky winner will get a pair of tickets to the showing of their choice. Enter now for your chance to win!
If you’re headed to Power & Light District, fuel up with $8.16 hot dog + fries + beer combos at McFadden’s, giant pretzels at No Other Pub, and $8.16 Tom’s Town cocktails at the Living Room.
At Zona Rosa, the deals are just as tasty — free appetizers at Bravo Italian Restaurant, $8.16 off candy boxes at Fifth & Emery, and discounts at Mochinut, Pink Dinosaur, and more.
Zona Rosa Specials
- Annie Austen – 8.16% off your purchase
- Bravo Italian Restaurant – Free appetizer
- Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt & Chocolate – $8.16 off any size candy box
- Mochinut – 8.16% off your purchase
- Pink Dinosaur – 8.16% off your purchase
- Pure Barre – 2-week unlimited trial for $59 (Text 816-912-0864)
- Restore Hyper Wellness – Core therapies BOGO $8.16
- Roots KC – Free mystery plant with $10+ purchase
- SafeSplash Swim School – 10% off first month when you enroll on 8/16
- Shop Len – 8.16% off your purchase
- Team Cocktail – Buy a KC shirt, get a free KC koozie
- The Babe Standard – 8.16% off your purchase
- Toy Time – 10% off (excludes Legos)
Power & Light District Specials
- Chicken N Pickle (NKC only) – Jalapeño cheddar biscuit sandwich for $8.16
- Fifth & Emery – $8.16 off any size candy box
- Living Room – $8.16 Tom’s Town Cocktails + 32oz Coors or Miller Lite
- McFadden’s – Hot Dog, Fries, 16oz Mug & Beer combo for $8.16
- Guy’s Dive – $8.16 Una Vida Margaritas
- Shark Bar – ½ Off Everything
- No Other Pub – $8.16 Giant Pretzel + 32oz Coors Light
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Westport deals for 816 Day
Celebrate KC’s favorite day in one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods—Westport is going all-in with food, drinks, merch, and music.
- Frost Frozen Bar — $8.16 12oz drinks
- Kelly’s — BOGO merch
- Harry’s — Specials on local distillers & beers (Boulevard, KC Bier Co., Una Familia, Tom’s Town, J. Rieger)
- Bonus: Enter the giveaway/drawing for a Harry’s gift card when you wear local memorabilia
- Guy’s Deli — Single topping 12" pizza for $8.16; ½ dozen wings for $8.16
- Tin Roof — Local vendors and live performers starting at 2PM
Let's raise a toast to August 16th, known as 816 Day – an ode to our wonderful city.
Fun fact: 816, an area code from 1947, was the pulse of Kansas City and its neighboring regions. Celebrate this day like a true Kansas Citian!
