by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | Press Releases, 1861 Club
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is seeking dynamic, organized, and hands-on applicants for two job openings at the 1861 Club: A Full-Time Venue Manager and a Part-Time Event and Operations Coordinator. The 1861 Club operates as a high-end wedding, corporate,...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | From the Desk of the Executive Director
Fall is upon us and the end of 2026 is just around the corner. Our schedule at the Foundation has been a busy but engaging one as we completed the Kansas State Fair, the Nine Lives concert series at the 1861 Club, the reintroduction of the Big Slide and...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
This month, on November 28, we will awaken to celebrate Thanksgiving, a good time to count our blessings for all we have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving should be a time to return to the basics or what some may call those issues that really matter in our...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
November is here at the 1861 Club, and while January is more known for being the right time to make changes, November is about to get its moment. We’ve always shared about what’s been going on at 1861 Club. Weddings, galas, meetings, trainings and more. However,...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | Around the Grounds
You may be looking at the title of this edition of Around the Grounds and thinking, “Part One? I thought we already covered part one of the Capper?” And you’d be somewhat correct. Around the Grounds has taken a look at one piece of the Capper Project, the Capper...
