by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | Press Releases
Opening day just got a little sweeter—Kansas State Fair Taffy is back! This longtime fair favorite has returned in ready-to-enjoy bags, making it easier than ever to take home a piece of tradition. Get Stuck on a Fair Favorite with Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy!...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | 1861 Club
There’s always something delicious waiting for you at the 1861 Club! New to the menu are our Chef Salad and Salad with Chicken options, perfect for those wanting something light, crisp, and refreshing. We’re also thrilled to now offer a gluten-free bun option,...
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...
by Marketing | Sep 4, 2025 | 1861 Club
Welcome to the 1861 Club during the Kansas State Fair! Here, you’ll not only find incredibly fresh food paired with the best beer on the Fairgrounds, you’ll also get the best live entertainment! From Paramount during the opening weekend, to our finale event featuring...
by Marketing | Sep 4, 2025 | Boots and Bling
For twenty years, the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation has hosted the best FUNdraising party of the summer, but this year’s event was truly one for the record books! With our Texas BIG theme—All Hat, No Cadillac—guests turned out in phenomenal numbers, making this an...