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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...

New Job Opening: 1861 Club Events and Sales Manager

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is in search of an Events and Sales Manager The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is looking for a talented, motivated and organized individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join the Foundation team as an Events and Sales Manager. If...

1861 Club Update – January Events and Everything Weddings and Events Recap

The 1861 Club started the year off right with a busy January!  January saw the 1861 Club finishing up the holiday season with several Christmas parties and special events. One of the holiday parties was purchased as a special Live auction item from Boots and...

Jacam Catalyst: Presenting Sponsor for Boots and Bling 2025

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....
1861 Club Update – A Memorable Holiday Season!

1861 Club Update – A Memorable Holiday Season!

Wow! What an amazing month of December at the 1861 Club. The 1861 Club was honored to host many corporate events from Christmas parties to the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Banquet, and the Chamber of Commerce breakfast, with KC Wolf as the featured speaker....

Hats and Horses – A Kentucky Derby Party

Hats and Horses – A Kentucky Derby Party

Hats and Horses, the newest luxury fundraising event presented by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, is centered around the most exciting two minutes in sports: The Kentucky Derby! Hats & Horses promises to give you a Derby like experience without actually being...

1861 Club Update – The Best Venue for Any Event

1861 Club Update – The Best Venue for Any Event

In November, the 1861 Club had the pleasure of hosting several wonderful events that kept us busy.  Dawn Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent and Army Reservist, held a private ceremony recognizing her promotion to Brigadier General. Congratulations, Dawn, and thank...

Ring in 2025 with Lost Wax at New Years @ 1861 Club

Ring in 2025 with Lost Wax at New Years @ 1861 Club

Did you hear?  The band playing at New Years @ 1861Club, LOST WAX was the “official house band” for the 2023 NFL Draft held at Union Station in Kansas City. They are incredible and will keep you dancing all night long! Mark your calendars to be at the 1861 Club...

New Years @ 1861 Club – THE Party of the Year!

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...

Everything Weddings and Events Show at 1861 Club

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...

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