New Years @ 1861 Club – THE Party of the Year!
Many of you have asked – and the staff of the 1861 Club with the support of Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Board have created what is set to be the top destination in central Kansas to ring in the New Year 2025. New Years @ 1861 Club will be an evening to enjoy and...
November 2024 Foundation Spotlight: Ann and Hal Sankey
When one thinks about leadership, and styles of leadership, they soon understand leadership comes in many forms. In this Foundation Spotlight we want to highlight two individuals whose leadership is so genuine and true to their nature, it is simply a part of who they...
Everything Weddings and Events Show at 1861 Club
Plan to join us at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the Everything Weddings and Events show on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1 PM – 5 PM. $5.00 admission fee. An amazing group of wedding professionals featuring Brooklyn & Co...
Shank’s Take: November is a Special Month
November is a special month each year as we pause to remember our blessings and honor veterans of this nation’s Armed Forces who have fought to preserve our freedom for nearly two-and one-half centuries. Several years ago, I had occasion to visit Valley Forge in...
1861 Club Update – Love and Excitement in the Air
Thank you again to everyone that stopped by the 1861 Club during the 2024 Kansas State Fair. We continue to hear remarkable things about the beautiful venue, the wonderful experiences you had, and the memories made. We look forward to seeing you next year at the 2025...
1861 Club Hosts Evergy Announcement
The 1861 Club was excited to host Evergy's announcement of their plans to build two new 705 MW high-efficiency natural gas plants in Kansas, with one being in Reno County on Monday, October 21. HutchChamber President & CEO, Debra Tuefel, welcomed the crowd...
Shank’s Take: The Kansas State Fair Has Momentum – 2024 Kansas State Fair Review
The 2024 Kansas State Fair has concluded producing its share of happy memories to last a lifetime. Opening of the 1861 Club was a watershed moment in the history of the fair and the public response exceeded all expectations. An out-of-town builder was...
Save the Date – Bridal Fair at 1861 Club
The 1861 Club will be hosting a Bridal Fair on Sunday, February 2, 2025. From 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Save the Date1861 Club Bridal FairSunday, Feb. 2, 20251 PM - 5 PMat the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. More details coming soon!
Introducing Hats and Horses 2025 – The Foundation’s Newest Premier Fundraiser!
“And we’re off”….. to planning and creating “Hats & Horses” a new featured event of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation in our beautiful new 1861 Club venue. Hats and Horses is not just another Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation featured event, but an event which is...
Foundation Highlights – 2024 Kansas State Fair
The 2024 Kansas State Fair can only be described as incredible from the vantage point of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. A key highlight for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation was the opening of the 1861 Club. This new venue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds...