by Marketing | 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 Marketing | 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...
by Marketing | Apr 29, 2026 | 1861 Club
April was one of those months that reminds us exactly why the 1861 Club exists — bringing people together in meaningful, memorable ways. From heartfelt moments to high-energy celebrations, every event added something special to our space. We began the month with the...
by Marketing | Apr 26, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
James Fisher, Executive Director for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF), is returning to his roots in northwest Missouri next month as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, which is headquartered in St. Joseph where he was born. He...
by Marketing | Apr 2, 2026 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
This past month, I had occasion to attend a check presentation recognizing a $99,000 Attraction Development Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support preservation of the Ye Old Mill, one of the Fair’s most iconic and historic attractions. The grant...
