by Marketing | Oct 29, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
November is a special month each year as we pause to remember our blessings and honor veterans of this nation’s Armed Forces who have fought to preserve our freedom for nearly two-and one-half centuries. Several years ago, I had occasion to visit Valley Forge in...
by Marketing | Oct 1, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
The 2024 Kansas State Fair has concluded producing its share of happy memories to last a lifetime. Opening of the 1861 Club was a watershed moment in the history of the fair and the public response exceeded all expectations. An out-of-town builder was...
by Marketing | Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today is opening day of the Kansas State Fair – and the first stop everyone needs to make is the “Official” Kansas State Fair Merchandise Booth. It’s located on Grandstand Avenue next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain. It is here where you will find the...
by Marketing | Sep 2, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column, 1861 Club
Anticipation for the opening this week of the Kansas State Fair is at an all-time high, thanks in part to a multitude of enhancements on the fairgrounds, including the opening of the 1861 Club, a food and beverage venue adjacent to the Domestic Arts Building. ...
by Marketing | Jul 30, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column, 1861 Club
The dedication of the 1861 Club, a watershed moment in the 20-year history of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF), coincides with the opening of the 111th Kansas State Fair. The 1861 Club recently during construction. In a recent conversation with KFF board...
