Shank’s Take: Opening of 1861 Club a Watershed Moment
The dedication of the 1861 Club, a watershed moment in the 20-year history of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF), coincides with the opening of the 111th Kansas State Fair.
T.A.G.—You’re It! – A Letter from Richard Shank
Today, Patti and I wrote a $250 check to support the T.A.G. (Together Achieving Greatness) program at the Kansas State Fair. Specifically, this donation is to support the rebuild/enhancement of the Fountain House, also known as the Merchandise Store, located to...
Volunteers are Vital!
The Foundation’s best and busiest time of the year is quickly approaching and volunteers are needed to make each of these activities a big success. You can volunteer to be part of the best FUNdraising party in Kansas – 2024 Boots & Bling – Summer Breeze - the...
July 2024 Volunteer Spotlight: Kent Jaecke – Professional Ringman for Boots and Bling
Confucious once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This quote perfectly embodies July’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kent Jaecke. Kent has volunteered at the Foundation's signature FUNdraising event-Boots and Bling for nearly 10...
Shank’s Take: Live and Silent Auction Donations Support the Great Kansas State Fair
Two months before opening day of the 111th Kansas State Fair, the fairgrounds is abuzz with constant activity awaiting completion of the 1861 Club, while the Foundation is making final preparations for Boots and Bling scheduled for August 10. The Kansas State Fair...
Boots and Bling 2024 – Summer Breeze is set for August 10
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation has set a date for BOOTS and BLING 2024 – Summer Breeze! for Saturday, August 10 to be held at the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Boots and Bling is the signature event of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and...
Shank’s Take: Hart Fondly Remembers Her Part in Establishing Boots and Bling
Lori Hart has dozens, perhaps hundreds, of fond memories from her employment with the Kansas State Fair (1999-2015). Some of her favorite recollections are the part she played in establishing the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and Boots and Bling. Hart joined the...
June 2024 Volunteer Spotlight: Kansas Secretary of Agriculture – Mike Beam
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is pleased to present this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam. Secretary Beam has volunteered with KFF during Boots and Bling since 2019. Mike Beam initially became involved with the...
Exciting Growth of Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Staff
Welcome to Staci Birney! The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to announce that Staci Birney has joined the Foundation team as the Events, Public Relations, and Volunteer Coordinator. Staci brings years of event planning, staging, design and volunteer...
All 2024 T-Shirt Contest Entries
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. We received more than 200 submissions to the 2024 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest! The submissions were judged blind by a selection committee and the top five designs...