Shank’s Take: Spring is about to Spring
On this the first Friday of March, and after what seems like a long, cold, and snowy winter, we have much to anticipate two weeks in advance of the first day of spring March 20. Gardeners have only 10 days to prepare a spot for planting potatoes March 17, St....
Maddie Burns joins the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Team
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to introduce Maddie Burns and announce that she has joined the Foundation team as the Events & Sales Manager for the 1861 Club. In this position Maddie will work with the clients who book the venue for events as well as...
1861 Club Update – February Fun (With a Video!)
While February may have been a short month, the 1861 Club has not been short on fun since the last E-Update! Being a space that makes memorable moments more amazing is, to put it simply, amazing! A few featured items that created memorable and amazing moments since...
Horses Are Moving to the Paddock! It’s Becoming Clear Who Will Be at the Derby— What About You?
Coal Battle is in the lead! Have you checked out the Road to the Kentucky Derby contenders yet? You can keep track of all of the horses that may just make it to the Kentucky Derby this year. Coal Battle (Photo credit:...
Do You Have This Year’s Best-Seller for Boots and Bling?
It’s never too early to donate a unique Live or Silent auction item for Boots and Bling! We are looking for high quality, unique and memorable items. Silent auction items typically have a value of at least $100, while Live auction items start at $1,500. Auction...
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....
Nominations Open Now for the 2025 Impact Award
Fred Rogers said “Look for the helpers you will always find people who are helping.” For ten days in September the Kansas State Fair shows off the best that Kansas has to offer. While many are awed and amazed with the exhibits, food and entertainment,...
Shank’s Take: From Love to the Finish Line: Benches, Derby, and More at the Fairgrounds
Groundhog Day was this week. Regardless of what the groundhog saw, winter will soon transition to spring in the next few weeks, and there is plenty to look forward to at the Kansas State Fair. First things first. One week from today, we pause to celebrate...