by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | From the Desk of the Executive Director
Fall is upon us and the end of 2026 is just around the corner. Our schedule at the Foundation has been a busy but engaging one as we completed the Kansas State Fair, the Nine Lives concert series at the 1861 Club, the reintroduction of the Big Slide and...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | 1861 Club
November is here at the 1861 Club, and while January is more known for being the right time to make changes, November is about to get its moment. We’ve always shared about what’s been going on at 1861 Club. Weddings, galas, meetings, trainings and more. However,...
by KFF Team | Nov 5, 2026 | Around the Grounds
You may be looking at the title of this edition of Around the Grounds and thinking, “Part One? I thought we already covered part one of the Capper?” And you’d be somewhat correct. Around the Grounds has taken a look at one piece of the Capper Project, the Capper...
by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Around the Grounds
When you visited the Kansas State Fair this year, you may have noticed a number of improvements across the grounds, including the Big Slide. The Big Slide has always been an icon of the Kansas State Fair, and this year, it got dressed up for the occasion. After...
by KFF Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, Kansas State Fair
Another Kansas State Fair is now in the books, and it was one to remember! The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and Kansas State Fair boards kicked off the fair with the annual joint board dinner that ended in some very important Big Slide test runs. You likely...
