by Marketing | Jul 4, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Two months before opening day of the 111th Kansas State Fair, the fairgrounds is abuzz with constant activity awaiting completion of the 1861 Club, while the Foundation is making final preparations for Boots and Bling scheduled for August 10. The Kansas State Fair...
by Marketing | Jun 6, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Lori Hart has dozens, perhaps hundreds, of fond memories from her employment with the Kansas State Fair (1999-2015). Some of her favorite recollections are the part she played in establishing the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation and Boots and Bling. Hart joined the...
by Marketing | Apr 27, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Young Sara Wight arrived at her first Kansas State Fair as a 4-H member from Burlingame in Osage County and, from all accounts, was “hooked” on what she saw in what was destined to be a lifelong experience. Today, Sara is the spouse of John Evans and they are...
by Marketing | Jan 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) continues to grow every year; 2023 was no exception. Thanks to our board members, staff, volunteers, and especially our incredible donors, the Foundation had a historic year that has allowed us to make a strong start in 2024. We...
by Marketing | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wow, as we look at the accomplishments in 2023, we pause to say THANK YOU for Coming “Together”! Thank you for giving your time, talents, and resources, as well as your words of encouragement. THANK YOU for making 2023 a banner year for the Kansas Fairgrounds...