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Shank’s Take: How Do You Describe Boots and Bling?

Eight days from today, all eyes will be on the Kansas State Fairgrounds as 650 prepare to hoot and holler during the 20th annual Boots and Bling, an annual event established in 2005 to raise funds for the betterment of the fairgrounds.  During the past few weeks,...

Prepping, Polishing, and Packing Taffy by the Thousands: July @ the 1861 Club

While July had most people diving into summer fun, the 1861 Club made a different kind of splash—deep cleaning, polishing floors, and making sure every inch of the space is in tip-top shape! Why? Because when you walk into the 1861 Club, we want you to feel that it’s...

Generally Speaking: Steel Beams and Goat Dreams – Kansas State Fair 2025 Coming Together!

Updates from Kansas State Fair General Manager, Bryan K. Schulz, IFMG, CFE Generally Speaking: Where has our Summer gone?  We are less than 30 days away from the 2025 Kansas State Fair and still have a lot to do to get ready for the 10 MOST FAIRIFIED DAYS in...
All 2025 T-Shirt Contest Entries

All 2025 T-Shirt Contest Entries

The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted a t-shirt design contest for the 2025 Kansas State Fair. We received more than 50 submissions to the 2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest! The submissions were judged blind by a selection committee and the top five designs...

1861 Club Update – March Mania at the 1861 Club

1861 Club Update – March Mania at the 1861 Club

Memorable moments were jampacked at the 1861 Club this March. From meetings and luncheons to retirement parties and weddings, we covered it all! We are very excited to see all the opportunities coming into the Club.  You typically think about weddings being a...

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