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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...
NYE @ 1861 Club – That’s a Wrap!

NYE @ 1861 Club – That’s a Wrap!

The 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds was the place to be for New Year’s Eve. Friends gathered at the 1861 Club to remanence the wonders of 2024 and to look forward to the possibilities of 2025, and ringing in the New Year.  People from across the region...

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...

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