1861 Club Progress Updates
August 2024 The 1861 Club will offer a menu of non-traditional fair food that is comforting and fun. The limited menu will offer classic grilled sandwiches, freshly made cold wraps, shareables, desserts, and cold beverages. A featured item will be a Fiesta Fusion...
Get Your T-SHIRT Here!
Today is opening day of the Kansas State Fair – and the first stop everyone needs to make is the “Official” Kansas State Fair Merchandise Booth. It’s located on Grandstand Avenue next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain. It is here where you will find the...
Grand Opening of the 1861 Club! Come See us at the 2024 Kansas State Fair!
Construction is finalized, and the 1861 Club celebrates its grand opening today, Friday, September 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, September 5th, with many current and former Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board members and staff, Kansas State...
Simply Amazing – Summer Breeze – Boots & Bling 2024
Boots & Bling 2024 – Summer Breeze is in the books and can only be describe as, "Simply Amazing!" The first thing every attendee noticed were the incredible the decorations. Kate Evans, along with her sister Megan Evans and their floral and decorating team...
Come Celebrate with Us! Entertainment at the 1861 Club During the 2024 Kansas State Fair!
Have you taken the opportunity to mark your calendar to check out all of the entertainment being offered at the 1861 Club? As the newest venue on the Fairgrounds, the 1861 Club – is also giving you an incredible offering of musical entertainment you simply must...
September 2024 Volunteer Spotlight: Mr. Volunteer – Richard Shank
by Mary McCurry Richard Shank... the epitome of the definition of a "volunteer" – a person who does something, especially for other people or an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it. That describes Richard to a "T". Richard Shank making...
Shank’s Take: Completion of the 1861 Club Just in Time for Opening of the 2024 Kansas State Fair
The dedication of the 1861 Club, a watershed moment in the 20-year history of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF), coincides with the opening of the 111th Kansas State Fair.
1861 Club – Your Christmas Party Place!
If you're looking for a venue to hold a Christmas party for your office, family, or friends, the 1861 Club is the perfect choice. The 1861 Club is currently accepting bookings in November, December 2024 and January 2025. For more details on what may be included in a...
1861 Club Now Hiring Staff for the 2024 Kansas State Fair!
WE ARE HIRING for the 1861 Club! With the opening of the 1861 Club, we are looking for the right people to be a part of the 1,861 reasons to LOVE the NEW 1861 Club! The 1861 Club is looking for talented and friendly hospitality staff to work at the 1861...
Join the 1861 Club FRIENDLINESS TEAM!
New this year – the Foundation needs volunteers as a part of the 1861 CLUB –FRIENDLINESS TEAM! These volunteers will greet the fairgoers and help them feel comfortable and welcome in the newest venue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. They will provide a quick overview...
YOU are a MEMBER of the 1861 Club!
Welcome to the beautiful climate-controlled 1861 Club, the newest and most incredible venue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The 1861 Club is excited to present this phenomenal line up of entertainment during the Kansas State Fair. From a remarkable 80’s Anthem Rock...