by Marketing | Apr 1, 2026 | Press Releases
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Programs & Communications Coordinator to support the execution of our events, communications, and ongoing foundation operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working...
by Marketing | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized, Press Releases
We’ve seen strong interest in the T-shirt design contest, and we know first-hand this time of year can be a busy one. To give more Kansans the chance to take part, we’re extending the deadline and continuing to spread the word! Here is a look at the Extended Timeline:...
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...
