Want the best entertainment experience at the 1861 Club during the Kansas State Fair this year? We’re talking a reserved table for up to 10 guests with the perfect view of all the action for some of the most incredible live music performances at the Fair.
Well, this is a pretty rare opportunity, as it turns out. There are only two ways to secure a reserved table at the 1861 Club — and no, calling to ask isn’t one of them.
Boots and Bling Live Auction
There is an exclusive opportunity at Boots and Bling to secure a reserved table to a night of your choosing at 1861 Club’s Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series. You’ll have to battle it out to be the highest bidder to secure this option!
Entertainment Sponsorship
Want to skip the bidding war and secure your table now — with perks? Sponsor a night of entertainment! This opportunity comes with perks on top of not having to fight for your place. Your name and logo will be used on as much promotional material as possible — the sooner you secure your sponsorship, the more we can help spread awareness of your brand! Your business will be listed as “Presented by” using your logo on nearly everything having to do with the night you choose to sponsor. However, once a night is sponsored, it’s no longer available for additional sponsorships, so be sure to secure your night of choice fast!
At the time of publication of this article, the Friday, September 11 All Hat No Cadillac concert is the only officially sponsored night, presented by Jacam Catalyst of Sterling, KS. Thank you, Jacam, for leading the charge and for being an incredible sponsor and partner across the board for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation.
Call 620-615-7388 or email info@KsFgF.org today to reserve this front-row opportunity by becoming an Entertainment Sponsor for one of the nine nights of live music at the 1861 Club’s Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series at the 2026 Kansas State Fair!
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 (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: Jay Jackson (Indie-Folk)
Official concert details will be shared first on 1861 Club Facebook and Instagram and in the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s First Friday E-Updates.
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.
