212 Cottonwood Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Nine nights of live music. That’s what the Nine Lives: Free Fairtime Concert Series is all about. Since opening in 2024, 1861 Club has become a go-to spot for music, food and drinks during the Kansas State Fair — and this year is no different.
The entertainment lineup at the 1861 Club is an Americana dream worth staying late for. The opening weekend brings back All Hat No Cadillac, a 90s country band that sold out 1861 Club at the Liquid Aloha Series: 90s Revival back in February 2026. Dueling Pianos, which is always a fan favorite, is set to return again this year. The Talbott Brothers will be performing the last Friday of the Fair at 1861 Club. This Nebraska duo has been featured in Rolling Stone and Billboard and is compared to the likes of Mumford and Sons and John Mayer.
Whether you like country, bluegrass, indie, or that old-time rock and roll — 1861 Club has you covered at the Kansas State Fair this year! The best part? No cover charges. The concerts are free to all fairgoers. Once you’re in the fairgrounds, you’re in!
