by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Boots and Bling, Press Releases, Uncategorized
A lot of things have to come together just right for a fundraiser like Boots and Bling to be successful. The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is fortunate that everything has continued to come together to make Boots and Bling more than a success for nearly two decades....
by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Awards and Recognition
Fred Rogers said “Look for the helpers you will always find people who are helping.” For ten days in September the Kansas State Fair shows off the best that Kansas has to offer. While many are awed and amazed with the exhibits, food and entertainment,...
by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Groundhog Day was this week. Regardless of what the groundhog saw, winter will soon transition to spring in the next few weeks, and there is plenty to look forward to at the Kansas State Fair. First things first. One week from today, we pause to celebrate...
by Marketing | Feb 5, 2025 | Hats and Horses
The thoroughbreds are running qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby, just as the fans are racing to reserve their table for the first Hats and Horses Kentucky Derby event at the 1861 Club. Don’t miss the race to get a qualifying table— there are only a few spots...
by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | 1861 Club
The 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds was the place to be for New Year’s Eve. Friends gathered at the 1861 Club to remanence the wonders of 2024 and to look forward to the possibilities of 2025, and ringing in the New Year. People from across the region...