by KFF Team | Jun 24, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Tomorrow, we pause to observe the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an event deserving of the celebration of a lifetime. Visiting Philadelphia a number of years ago, I had occasion to walk past Independence Hall where it could be said the nation...
by KFF Team | Jun 23, 2026 | Press Releases
Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, Hutchinson, KS The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Jana Sittler as its new Executive Director, bringing to the organization more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning fundraising, nonprofit...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | 1861 Club, Hats and Horses
The Kentucky Derby did not disappoint this year, and neither did Hats and Horses! Golden Tempo came from the very back of the pack and worked his way to a win in the end making his trainer, Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to have a win at the Kentucky...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | 1861 Club
The 1861 Club, in partnership with the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, is excited to announce the entertainment lineup at 1861 Club during the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series at 1861 Club Nine nights of live music. That’s what the Nine...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | 1861 Club
With the closing of May, we’re reflecting on a month filled with celebration, connection, and unforgettable moments at the 1861 Club. Hats and Horses One of the highlights of the month was the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s annual Hats & Horses Luxury...
