by Marketing | Nov 7, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Twenty days from today, America’s families and loved ones will be seated together for a Thanksgiving feast, an American tradition that saw its origin 400 years in 1621. The first Thanksgiving dinner was held near Plymouth Rock where English settlers stepped off the...
by Marketing | Nov 6, 2025 | 1861 Club
October was truly a month to remember at the 1861 Club! We were thrilled to host a wide variety of events that brought everyone together in celebration, connection, and joy. We kicked off the month with the NAACP Annual Fundraiser, which turned out beautifully. The...
by Marketing | Sep 26, 2025 | 1861 Club
What an incredible Kansas State Fair! The 1861 Club was buzzing with energy, and we can’t thank you enough for joining us. Our new Fresh Finds menu was a big hit! The Chef Salad was a refreshing option for many of our guests this year. If you prefer more traditional...
by Marketing | Sep 23, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Motivational Speaker and Coach Lou Holtz once said the way an organization reacts to adversity can be even more important than how the operation acted in the first place. Mother Nature put a few road blocks for this year’s fair, with intermittent showers and...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
All eyes are on Hutchinson at 11 a.m. this morning as we meet at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena to launch the 112th annual Kansas State Fair. It has been a great year for the fair and we still have one third of 2025 ahead of us. Much has been accomplished with...
