GET READY FOR TREADS & THREADS

Our party venue roars


Treat your special guests to a black-tie event like none other. You’ll entertain in a private tent or hospitality area inside the oval of Kansas Speedway, America’s most scenic NASCAR track. The exclusive sponsors’ and patrons’ pre-party offers the opportunity to mingle with other top corporate, business and civic leaders.


Serving up a gourmet feast


Savor scrumptious gourmet fare from the Kansas City area’s premier restaurants, caterers and dessert specialists. Enjoy the featured Grey Goose martini ice bar, fine wines and other specialty drinks concocted just for our event!


Headline entertainment: HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS


Huey Lewis & The News will rock your socks off with straight-up rock’n’roll that has endeared them to fans worldwide for three decades. In addition to their famous Top 10 singles, including “The Power of Love,” “If This Is It,” “The Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Do You Believe in Love,” they’ll perform early rock’n’roll classics and crowd-pleasing favorites that incorporate their unique sound.


Oooh and aahhh to spectacular fireworks


Delight in a fireworks fantasy that rivals Independence Day as it explodes across the nighttime sky.


Black-tie or creative black-tie?


Don traditional black-tie party attire – or let our racetrack theme and your imagination inspire your formalwear. View photos from past years’ events to rev up your creativity.


We’ll party on, rain or shine


Raindrops won’t spoil our party! Treads & Threads is held rain or shine.


Companies Committed to Care


Demonstrate your company’s commitment to improving and expanding care for cancer patients throughout the region as a Treads & Threads sponsor. Sponsorship levels range from $5,000 to $30,000 and include a variety of benefits plus special recognition in promotional materials and advertising.


One of KC’s top charitable events


In 2009, The Independent ranked Treads & Threads No. 2 in its top 10 list of most successful philanthropic events in Kansas City.


Party passes


A limited number of patron and general admission passes are available. Passes will be mailed to all attendees mid-August. Purchase online or call 913-588-8888.


A black-tie benefit for The University of Kansas Hospital

Event Chairs

Doug & Rozanne Gaston
Doug & Rozanne Gaston

Honorary Chairs

Joe & Jean Brandmeyer
Joe & Jean Brandmeyer

Emcee

Larry Moore
Larry Moore

BKD - CPAs & Advisors

Featured Sponsors

  • Polsinelli Shughart PC
  • Turner Construction Company
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Perceptive Software
  • United Excel
  • AEG Kansas City/Sprint Center
  • Kansas Speedway
  • Standard Beverage Corp.
  • ARAMARK Healthcare Management Services

Featured Attendees

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Featured Restaurants

  • P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
  • Trezo Mare
  • Starker's Reserve
  • RA Sushi
  • Tasso’s Restaurant
  • The American Restaurant
  • Michael Smith's
  • Feasts of Fancy Catering
  • Cupcake A La Mode
  • The Capital Grille
  • Los Cabos
  • JJ’s
  • Webster House Restaurant
  • Sullivan's Steakhouse
  • Zest
  • Bristol Seafood Grill
  • Piropos – A Taste of Argentina
  • 801 Steak and Chop House
  • M & S Grill
  • Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
  • Room 39
  • Andre’s Confiserie Suisse
  • NoRTH
  • EBT Restaurant