by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Awards and Recognition
Fred Rogers said “Look for the helpers you will always find people who are helping.” For ten days in September the Kansas State Fair shows off the best that Kansas has to offer. While many are awed and amazed with the exhibits, food and entertainment,...
by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Groundhog Day was this week. Regardless of what the groundhog saw, winter will soon transition to spring in the next few weeks, and there is plenty to look forward to at the Kansas State Fair. First things first. One week from today, we pause to celebrate...
by Marketing | Feb 5, 2025 | Hats and Horses
The thoroughbreds are running qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby, just as the fans are racing to reserve their table for the first Hats and Horses Kentucky Derby event at the 1861 Club. Don’t miss the race to get a qualifying table— there are only a few spots...
by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | 1861 Club
The 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds was the place to be for New Year’s Eve. Friends gathered at the 1861 Club to remanence the wonders of 2024 and to look forward to the possibilities of 2025, and ringing in the New Year. People from across the region...
by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
2024 marked the 20th year that dedicated individuals have supported the mission of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. The Foundation was organized in August of 2003 and received its 501(c)3 IRS designation in April 2004 – for 20 years the Foundation has worked to make...
