by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | Around the Grounds
Did you know the Capper Cooperative Park includes an audio tour? That’s right! There is a QR code at the entrance that takes you to the audio tour, located on the Foundation’s website. This audio tour can also be enjoyed from wherever you are — right now! It includes...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
We launch the month of June slightly more than three months in advance of the start of the 2026 Kansas State Fair. In the meantime, combines will roll across Kansas’ wheat fields harvesting this year’s crop of the golden grain. And, next month, we will pause to...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | Boots and Bling
Help Make the Boots & Bling Silent Auction a Showstopper! The Silent Auction is one of the most exciting and impactful fundraising opportunities at Boots and Bling — and we need your help to make this year’s event the best one yet. A small portion of the Silent...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized, Press Releases
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted the third annual t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Online voting took place on Facebook until May 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The votes are in! The winning design received nearly 300 votes via Facebook...
by KFF Team | Apr 29, 2026 | 1861 Club
April was one of those months that reminds us exactly why the 1861 Club exists — bringing people together in meaningful, memorable ways. From heartfelt moments to high-energy celebrations, every event added something special to our space. We began the month with the...
