by KFF Team | Jul 2, 2026 | Kansas State Fair, Generally Speaking
Updates from Kansas State Fair General Manager, Bryan K. Schulz, IFMG, CFE Generally Speaking: The Count Down is On!! The Fair is less than 100 days away! Preserving a Kansas State Fair Treasure: Ye Old Mill Renovations and Renewal For more than a century,...
by KFF Team | Jun 26, 2026 | 1861 Club
June was a busy and exciting month at the 1861 Club! Summer is in full swing, and the 1861 Club was buzzing with activity throughout June. Women’s Conference We kicked off the month by welcoming the Women’s Conference hosted by the Hutchinson/Reno County...
by KFF Team | Jun 24, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Tomorrow, we pause to observe the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an event deserving of the celebration of a lifetime. Visiting Philadelphia a number of years ago, I had occasion to walk past Independence Hall where it could be said the nation...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | 1861 Club
With the closing of May, we’re reflecting on a month filled with celebration, connection, and unforgettable moments at the 1861 Club. Hats and Horses One of the highlights of the month was the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s annual Hats & Horses Luxury...
by KFF Team | Jun 4, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
We launch the month of June slightly more than three months in advance of the start of the 2026 Kansas State Fair. In the meantime, combines will roll across Kansas’ wheat fields harvesting this year’s crop of the golden grain. And, next month, we will pause to...
