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September @ the 1861 Club

What an incredible Kansas State Fair! The 1861 Club was buzzing with energy, and we can’t thank you enough for joining us. Our new Fresh Finds menu was a big hit! The Chef Salad was a refreshing option for many of our guests this year. If you prefer more traditional...

Generally Speaking: Wrapping up Kansas State Fair 2025 Means Big Numbers and Bigger Thanks

Updates from Kansas State Fair General Manager, Bryan K. Schulz, IFMG, CFE Generally Speaking: WOW what an amazing Ten Days of the 2025 Kansas State Fair, with a few records being set! Even with several days of rain and our parking lots unavailable for use, we still...

Hal & Ann Sankey are the 2025 Wall of Honor Inductee by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation

When one thinks about leadership and styles of leadership, they soon understand that leadership comes in many forms. This year the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation will recognize two individuals as the Wall of Honor inductees whose leadership is so genuine and true to...
Boots and Bling 2025 was KANSAS Big!

Boots and Bling 2025 was KANSAS Big!

For twenty years, the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation has hosted the best FUNdraising party of the summer, but this year’s event was truly one for the record books! With our Texas BIG theme—All Hat, No Cadillac—guests turned out in phenomenal numbers, making this an...

August @ the 1861 Club

August @ the 1861 Club

August was full of energy and meaningful moments here at the 1861 Club! Community Gatherings We hosted several meetings that brought people together to plan, share, and connect. It’s always inspiring to see our space being used for conversations that shape our...

A June to Remember @ the 1861 Club

A June to Remember @ the 1861 Club

Summer is in full swing, and June was a month to remember at the 1861 Club! We kicked things off with the Women’s Conference, which brought together an incredible crowd for a day filled with inspiration, laughter, motivation, and sisterhood. The lineup of speakers was...

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