by Marketing | Jul 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Foundation’s best and busiest time of the year is quickly approaching and volunteers are needed to make each of these activities a big success. You can volunteer to be part of the best FUNdraising party in Kansas – 2024 Boots & Bling – Summer Breeze –...
by Marketing | Jul 4, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
Confucious once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This quote perfectly embodies July’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kent Jaecke. Kent has volunteered at the Foundation’s signature FUNdraising event-Boots and Bling for...
by Marketing | Jul 4, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Two months before opening day of the 111th Kansas State Fair, the fairgrounds is abuzz with constant activity awaiting completion of the 1861 Club, while the Foundation is making final preparations for Boots and Bling scheduled for August 10. The Kansas State Fair...
by Marketing | Jun 6, 2024 | Boots and Bling, Press Releases
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation has set a date for BOOTS and BLING 2024 – Summer Breeze! for Saturday, August 10 to be held at the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Boots and Bling is the signature event of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and...
by Marketing | Jun 6, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Lori Hart has dozens, perhaps hundreds, of fond memories from her employment with the Kansas State Fair (1999-2015). Some of her favorite recollections are the part she played in establishing the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and Boots and Bling. Hart joined the...
