by KFF Team | Jun 26, 2026 | 1861 Club
June was a busy and exciting month at the 1861 Club! Summer is in full swing, and the 1861 Club was buzzing with activity throughout June. Women’s Conference We kicked off the month by welcoming the Women’s Conference hosted by the Hutchinson/Reno County...
by KFF Team | Jun 24, 2026 | Boots and Bling, Press Releases
Boots and Bling 2026 – Welcome to Vegas Baby! is set for August 1 The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation has a new date for Boots and Bling 2026 – Welcome to Vegas Baby! for Saturday, August 1 to be held at the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Boots and...
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...
