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 | Sep 23, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Motivational Speaker and Coach Lou Holtz once said the way an organization reacts to adversity can be even more important than how the operation acted in the first place. Mother Nature put a few road blocks for this year’s fair, with intermittent showers and...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | Press Releases
Opening day just got a little sweeter—Kansas State Fair Taffy is back! This longtime fair favorite has returned in ready-to-enjoy bags, making it easier than ever to take home a piece of tradition. Get Stuck on a Fair Favorite with Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy!...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
All eyes are on Hutchinson at 11 a.m. this morning as we meet at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena to launch the 112th annual Kansas State Fair. It has been a great year for the fair and we still have one third of 2025 ahead of us. Much has been accomplished with...
