by KFF Team | Apr 26, 2026 | 1861 Club, Hats and Horses
Saturday, May 2 is the big day! We’ve been looking forward to Hats and Horses and the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby all year. The weather has warmed up, flowers are blooming and the horses are chomping at the bit. We expect to see examples of incredible...
by KFF Team | Apr 2, 2026 | 1861 Club
March was a busy and exciting month at the 1861 Club, filled with growth, celebrations, and plenty of laughter. Weddings & Event Prep We welcomed many future couples through our doors for venue tours, and it’s been so exciting to see so many beautiful weddings...
by KFF Team | Apr 2, 2026 | 1861 Club, Hats and Horses, Press Releases
Hats & Horses Returns May 2, 2026 – A Luxury Derby-Inspired Fundraiser Supporting the Kansas State Fairgrounds Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation invites the community, business leaders, and Kentucky Derby enthusiasts to an unforgettable evening...
by KFF Team | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
The Liquid Aloha Series: 90s Revival All Hat No Cadillac 90s Country Concert was a hit! With 400 people attending, it was one of the biggest nights of country music Hutchinson has seen outside of the Grandstand during the Kansas State Fair. The energy was electric,...
by KFF Team | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
Get ready for an unforgettable experience of southern charm, Derby excitement, and community spirit at the Foundation’s luxury fundraising event, Hats & Horses, taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Inspired by the...
by KFF Team | Mar 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
What we do know: Brett Riley used to shoot hoops for Hutch High back in the day. What we don’t know: If he actually made a basket. What we do know: He’s a slam dunk when it comes to comedy! While all the March Madness action is happening on the court this month, we’ve...
