by Marketing | Jul 31, 2025 | Press Releases
“Get Stuck on Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy” at the 1861 Club and the Kansas State Fair Official Merchandise Booth. The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the beloved and often requested Kansas State Fair Salt...
by Marketing | Jul 4, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Today, July 4, marks the 249th anniversary for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Actually, the Revolutionary War was 15-months old when 56 patriot leaders met in Philadelphia to consider a formal declaration seeking independence from Great Britain. The...
by Marketing | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized, Press Releases
Some big news is about to drop! We’re bringing a Fair Favorite back to the Kansas State Fair this year! We can’t say just yet what it is, but be on the lookout for the official announcement in the August First Friday E-Update. Sign up to get the First Friday...
by Marketing | Jun 4, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Last week Americans observed Memorial Day and honored more than 1,000,000 military veterans who have given their lives preserving our democracy during the nearly 250-year history of our nation. Also, Memorial Day is considered the start of summer. During the...
by Marketing | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized, Press Releases
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted the second annual t-shirt design contest for the 2025 Kansas State Fair. Online voting took place on Facebook until April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The votes are in! The winning design received nearly 300 votes via Facebook...
