Finalists Announced – Vote Now on the 2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest!
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting the second annual t-shirt design contest for the 2025 Kansas State Fair. Online voting will take place on Facebook until April 30, 2025. It has been wonderful to see the creativity and passion for the Kansas State Fair...
Shank’s Take: Kansas State Fair— Open For Business 365 Days Per Year
A local resident, witnessing a steady line of vehicles entering and departing the fairgrounds, recently commented that it appears the Kansas State Fair is open for business. The only response I could think of was that the Kansas State Fair is always open for business...
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...
Individual Tickets Now Available For Hats and Horses – A Luxury Fundraising Kentucky Derby Party
Riders Up! The jockeys have mounted their horses, it’s almost race time! The jockeys may have their seats, what about you? Will you be at the best Kentucky Derby experience in Kansas? Don’t miss out! Get your tickets to Hats and Horses now! Order Individual Tickets to...
Announcing the 2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest!
Competition is an integral part of the Kansas State Fair, and with that in mind, it's time again for the Kansas State Fair T-shirt Contest! It was so fun to see the creativity and love for the Fair in all of last year's designs. We can't wait to see what you come up...
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...