Welcome to the 1861 Club during the Kansas State Fair! Here, you’ll not only find incredibly fresh food paired with the best beer on the Fairgrounds, you’ll also get the best live entertainment!
From Paramount during the opening weekend, to our finale event featuring LOST WAX’s Full Band Experience and interactive Game Shows, Dueling Pianos, and all the can’t-miss football games in between, most nights will be standing room only!
Get there early, grab a friend, a table, and a drink and get ready to dance, sing, and enjoy the Kansas State Fair like never before!
Be sure to see our full detailed lineup on our Facebook page. Share the event you’re most excited about with friends so everyone can join in!
We’ll see you at the 1861 Club, the coolest club you never had to join!
About the 1861 Club
The 1861 Club is a flexible, lodge style event venue located on the Kansas State Fairgrounds and operated by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. For most of the year it operates as a high-end venue for weddings, special and corporate events, and activities. During the Kansas State Fair, it is transformed into a climate-controlled food, beverage and entertainment venue for fast fine dining and entertainment experience for all Fair attendees.
Funds raised at the 1861 Club are put back into projects which improve the Kansas State Fairgrounds, these improvements are enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. So, enjoying the 1861 Club during the Fair and year-round supports the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s mission: To further the renovation, construction, preservation and beautification of the Kansas State Fairgrounds.
