by Marketing | Dec 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let the good feelings really stick this year by gifting Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy to everyone on your list. It’s not too late to order your Holiday Taffy Packages—a sweet way to share a little Fair magic while supporting the place where so many Kansas...
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 | Uncategorized
Looking for a gift that’s just the right mix of thoughtful, local, and a little unexpected? Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy is now available for the holidays! Get the same colorful, chewy tradition that fairgoers love—perfect for stocking stuffers, small...
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 | Nov 5, 2025 | 1861 Club
Great Music. Cold Beer. Pure 90’s Country Fun! Grab your best hat and practice your two-step — All Hat No Cadillac is coming back to the 1861 Club! The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, in partnership with Kona Brewing, is launching the Liquid Aloha Concert Series, and...
