You already know 1861 Club is the coolest club you never had to join with fresh food, cold beer, large tvs and incredible live entertainment. Now all you have to do is set the plan to spend your Fair free time at 1861 Club!
During the day you can expect the 1861 Club you’ve come to know and love during the Kansas State Fair! Where fresh food comes out fast and the A/C is always blasting. New this year, you can find live music on the patio along with the yard games and outdoor tvs as well!
New on the menu this year is Rolls on a Stick! Get 3 fresh, warm and delicious Rolls on a Stick complete with your choice of premium butter: Classic, Honey, or Herbs and Garlic! Be sure to watch on social media for our full menu announcement!
The rolls pair perfectly with our returning 1861 Brew! The 1861 Brew is a light and refreshing Kansas Lager, with just a touch of sweetness, perfect for hot Fair days. In addition to finding it at 1861 Club, it is also available in local liquor stores, so you can have a little piece of the Fair anytime you want.
After a day of Fair adventures, 1861 Club is the perfect place to land for the evening. We have nine perfect ways to end your Fair days with our Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series lineup featuring nine nights of live music!
Each night features a new sound, new discoveries, and of course, a few familiar favorites! You won’t want to miss a single night of entertainment at 1861 Club this year!
Special Concert Announcement
Join us in welcoming Taylor Fugitt to our Nine Lives: Free Fairtime lineup! Taylor is a Kansas native and will be opening for Hunter Hicks on Monday, September 14, starting at 8pm!
Taylors heartfelt country music draws deeply from her genuine love for traditional and contemporary country. She crafts songs that blend authentic storytelling with soulful melodies and honest emotion.
Stay tuned, we have more BIG concert announcements coming soon to our social channels!
Full Lineup
Check out the full entertainment lineup for the 1861 Club’s Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series:
- Fri Sept 11: All Hat No Cadillac (90s Country) – Presented by Jacam Catalyst
- Sat, Sept 12: All Hat No Cadillac (90s Country)
- Sun, Sept 13: MoonShroom (Bluegrass)
- Mon, Sept 14: Hunter Hicks with Taylor Fugitt (Emerging Country)
- Tue, Sept 15: Thorn Haze (Kansas-based Indie)
- Wed, Sept 16: Dueling Pianos (Interactive Crowd Favorites)
- Thu, Sept 17: Artifact (Kansas-based 80s Rock Cover)
- Fri, Sept 18: Talbott Brothers (Folk-Rock)
- Sat, Sept 19: Announcement Coming Soon!
Official concert details will be shared first on 1861 Club Facebook and Instagram and in the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s First Friday E-Updates. Connect with us on socials for all updates related to 1861 Club during the Kansas State Fair including menu announcements, patio entertainment schedules and more!
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 an 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.
About the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2003, KFF’s mission is to further the renovation, construction, preservation and beautification of the Kansas State Fairgrounds with a vision of inspiring excellence and understanding of Kansas agriculture, industry and culture through the Kansas State Fair, activities, educational programs and opportunities. The Foundation exists to enrich the unforgettable memories and traditions people experience only at the Kansas State Fair and at the 500+ events on the Fairgrounds year-round.
