by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Around the Grounds
When you visited the Kansas State Fair this year, you may have noticed a number of improvements across the grounds, including the Big Slide. The Big Slide has always been an icon of the Kansas State Fair, and this year, it got dressed up for the occasion. After...
by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, Kansas State Fair
Another Kansas State Fair is now in the books, and it was one to remember! The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and Kansas State Fair boards kicked off the fair with the annual joint board dinner that ended in some very important Big Slide test runs. You likely...
by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | 1861 Club
What. A. Month! The 2026 Kansas State Fair brought ten days of fun to the 1861 Club, and night after night, this place was THE place to be! We truly had a little something for everyone — cool AC, games on the TVs, live music on the patio, delicious...
by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
The 2026 Kansas State Fair is history and has created new memories to last until the next one. During the recently completed fair, I took a morning to tour all the offerings of the state’s largest event and thought it might be interesting to report on the...
by KFF Team | Sep 4, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
One week from this morning, many of us will be huddled into the Heartland Credit Union Pavilion to open the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Following the 11 a.m. grand opening and the approaching noon hour, fairgoers will probably be seeking their favorite eating...
