by Marketing | Feb 29, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
As winter transitions to spring, the grass is turning green on the grounds of the Kansas State Fair. The fairgrounds is abuzz with activity as a building crew continues work to raise the 1861 Club. Plans are in place to dedicate this new venue, which will coincide...
by Marketing | Feb 29, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Do you love the Kansas State Fair? Do you have creative ideas or do you know someone with creative ideas? Do you like cool T-shirts? Then YOU are exactly who we are looking for! Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor our inaugural T-shirt contest for...
by Marketing | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Margaret Mead said, “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only...
by Marketing | Feb 1, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
No long-term event is successful without the support of dedicated volunteers who serve with no expectations of monetary gain, letters of commendation or plaques of recognition. Perhaps, no finer example of volunteerism exists than those who have stepped forward for...
by Marketing | Jan 4, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Harland Priddle, a Kansas original, icon and legend in his own time, whose multiple careers included time spent with the Kansas State Fair, passed away December 12. Photo credit: Lt. Governor David Toland on X (formerly Twitter). In 2020, Harland, who grew up on...
