by Marketing | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
The Liquid Aloha Series: 90s Revival All Hat No Cadillac 90s Country Concert was a hit! With 400 people attending, it was one of the biggest nights of country music Hutchinson has seen outside of the Grandstand during the Kansas State Fair. The energy was electric,...
by Marketing | Mar 5, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
This past week, I had occasion to attend the February breakfast meeting of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce at the 1861 Club. As 100 of Hutchinson’s business leaders gathered, Chamber President Debra Teufel spoke briefly about business expansions...
by Marketing | Mar 5, 2026 | Around the Grounds
If you’ve spent any time on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, you likely know the Encampment Building. It’s a familiar landmark for many fairgoers and community groups, but the name itself often raises a simple question: Why is it called that? The answer goes back nearly...
by Marketing | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
Get ready for an unforgettable experience of southern charm, Derby excitement, and community spirit at the Foundation’s luxury fundraising event, Hats & Horses, taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Inspired by the...
by Marketing | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
What we do know: Brett Riley used to shoot hoops for Hutch High back in the day. What we don’t know: If he actually made a basket. What we do know: He’s a slam dunk when it comes to comedy! While all the March Madness action is happening on the court this month, we’ve...
