Grab a friend and jump in the car because Forks & Corks is headed to the nostalgic Boulevard Drive-In! While the “set” and “script” are new, Forks & Corks will still feature some of KC’s best food and beverage purveyors! After you enjoy your fill, watch fan-favorite, Grease, on the big screen will help us bring our evening to a close.
Forks & Corks is going to the drive-in on May 20, 2021!
Become a Sponsor
Let’s eat, drink and feed many at the 25th Annual Forks & Corks! 100% of the event proceeds help feed families, children and seniors experiencing hunger in our community.
$50,000 Presenting
Presenting Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- See your name in lights on the event marquee entrance.
- Reserve 25 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (50 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Submit your pre-recorded, 2-minute “preview’ (or testimony) to be screened at Forks & Corks: Drive-In and shared post-event to attendees.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with company-specific posts on social media relating to both events.
$40,000 Platinum
Platinum Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 20 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (40 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Submit your pre-recorded, 90-second “preview” (or testimony) to be screened at Forks & Corks: Drive-In and shared post-event to attendees.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with company-specific posts on social media relating to both events.
$30,000 Oscar
Oscar Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 15 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (30 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Submit your pre-recorded, 60-second “preview” (or testimony) to be screened at Forks & Corks: Drive-In and shared post-event to attendees.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with company-specific posts on social media relating to both events.
$25,000 Director
Director Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 13 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (26 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Submit your pre-recorded, 30-second “preview” (or testimony) to be screened at Forks & Corks: Drive-In and shared post-event to attendees.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with company-specific posts on social media relating to both events.
$20,000 Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 10 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (20 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with company-specific posts on social media relating to both events.
$10,000 Marquee
Marquee Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 8 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (16 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Promote your company in Forks On Friday communication and marketing materials.
- Bask in publicity with group listing posts on social media relating to both events.
$5,000 Premiere
Premiere Sponsor Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name/logo on promotional materials.
- Reserve 5 VIP boxes, each packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (10 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
- Bask in publicity with group listing posts on social media relating to both events.
Ready to become a sponsor? Need more information? Contact our Senior Manager of Corporate and Individual Giving, Stacy Mayer, at smayer@harvesters.org or 816.929.3283. Download our sponsorship/host information packet.
Become a Host
Let’s eat, drink and feed many at the 25th Annual Forks & Corks! 100% of the event proceeds help feed families, children and seniors experiencing hunger in our community.
$1,500 Gold Star Host
Gold Star Host Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name on select Forks & Corks: Drive-In event materials.
- Reserve 3 VIP boxes packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests (6 attendees, total).
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
$500 VIP Host
VIP Host Benefits
- Cast your brand in a leading role as we feature your name on select Forks & Corks: Drive-In event materials.
- Reserve 1 VIP box packed with snacks, drinks and more for 2 guests.
- Red carpet entry to our socially distanced beer garden, music and more!
- Savor concierge-service delivery of dinner, dessert and beverages to your (car) seats.
Ready to become a host? Need more information? Contact our Senior Manager of Corporate and Individual Giving, Stacy Mayer, at smayer@harvesters.org or 816.929.3283. Download our sponsorship/host information packet.
Event Schedule
6 p.m.
Drive-In Opens
Everything is ready! Make your way into
the historic Boulevard Drive-In Theatre.
1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, KS
Parking is first come first served.
7 p.m.
Food Service Begins
Come hungry! We’re going to
serve up a variety of the most delicious
foods and beverages from some of the
best places around town.
9 p.m.
Movie Begins
The sun is set and it’s time to and enjoy fan-favorite, Grease, on the big screen!
Everyone to depart after the movie.
Please note that Forks & Corks is a 21+ event.
Your Experience
Forks & Corks. . . at the drive-in? We know this is going to be very different. But have no fear! Here’s what you can expect this year!
Head to the Boulevard Drive-In the evening of May 20, following the instructions that we’ll send to you the week before the event. Multiple guest groups of two may arrive together, but please note that each pair will need an event pass.
Have your pass out and ready to be scanned by our staff. Please plan to wear a mask during these interactions (and any times you are outside your vehicle at the event). The safety of our guests and volunteers is our topmost priority!
Follow our parking guides as they direct you to your spot. We’ve taken care to ensure all vehicles will be appropriately distanced! Enjoy the evening right from your car, or feel free to bring lawn chairs to use in your space.
Once you’re settled, your server for the evening will deliver your Forks & Corks event box. It will be filled with premium pre-packaged food, a six pack of beer and wine, water and other goodies for the evening.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the festivities as we wait for the sun to set! Savor amazing hot food deliveries from on-site restaurant partners until the movie gets rolling. Plus, live entertainment you can enjoy right from the comfort of your car, or lawn chairs!
Feeling adventurous? Want to try a different brew than what’s included in your six pack? Trade as many beverages as you’d like at one of two “Swap Your Hops” Bars. Once you’re satisfied with your selection, then head back to you car to enjoy.
The sun is set, and it’s time to tune in for a fan-favorite movie as our masked servers continue to deliver bites! Need something special? Let your server know by raising the car flag provided provided in your event box and we’ll be right there to help!
That’s a wrap! When the movie ends, please exit the drive-in according to the instructions of our parking guides! We’ll have volunteers available to help collect and manage your waste. Thank you for supporting Harvesters!
Participating Vendors
A special thank you to the following partners who will be on-site sharing their delicious offerings for us to enjoy this year.
Thank you also to these amazing partners who have provided goods for our VIP boxes!
Safety Measures
The safety and security of every guest, volunteer, and staff member is a top priority for us. This year, we decided to extremely limit our capacity, hosting a quarter of our typical guests in an outdoor venue to allow for generous spacing between groups.
All cars at the event will be parked with ample space to accommodate a six foot area recommendation between guests.
All staff, volunteers and food providers will be masked for the entirety of the event and trained in proper sanitization and distancing procedures.
All guests are required to wear a mask when outside of the perimeters of their parking space, including restrooms, Swap Your Hops Bars, and common spaces.
Additional restrooms will be brought on-site to eliminate any chance of long lines and provide ample spacing and capacity.
Thank You Sponsors
An extra special thank you to the following people and organizations who have already pledged to sponsor this year’s event.
Contact Us
Have a question? Need to speak with someone? Contact us using the form below, email us at forksandcorks@harvesters.org, or call us at 816.929.3010.