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2024 131st Allen County Fair Recap

Tuesday, September 17

By the Allen County Fair IOLA, Kan. — We want to share how your contributions to the 131st Allen County Fair positively impacted our community. Thank you so much for your help, sponsorship, and donations. We couldn't have achieved this without you! We had a... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Earns First Place in 2024 Kansas State Fair Celebrity Goat Milking Contest

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Golden Goat will be in possession of the Hutchinson Fire Department for the next year. A three-member team from the department won the Kansas State Fair's Celebrity Goat Milking Contest this year, edging out a three-member State Fair... Read More.

Veterans Gather for 2024 Appreciation Breakfast at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 11

This Year's Speaker: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher D. Croft By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veterans from all over Kansas gathered together for the annual Veterans Breakfast in the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Father Jerome from Holy Cross Church... Read More.

The 2024 Kansas State Fair is Underway

Friday, September 6

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During opening ceremonies Friday morning at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, State Fair Ambassador Richard Shank paraphrased a quote made 100 years ago by legendary Kansas publisher William Allen White, “Things start in Kansas that finish in History,” by... Read More.

Grand Opening of the 1861 Club at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 6

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction is finalized, and the 1861 Club celebrates its grand opening today, Friday, September 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, September 5th, with many current and former Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board members and staff, Kansas... Read More.

State Fair Traffic Update

Thursday, September 5

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson shared a reminder to be mindful of recent changes in traffic with the fair beginning Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. State Fair Road (Main Street to Plum) is closed to through traffic and will... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Signals to be Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main to Prepare for Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, August 27

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Temporary traffic signals are set to be installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main by Aug. 30, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming Kansas State Fair. According to a statement from the City of Hutchinson, the temporary traffic... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

Tuesday, August 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app! Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the fairgrounds, food/shopping Finder tools, show itineraries,... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

Prepare your Ticket Purchase for the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You may be planning your trip for the Kansas State Fair with it being right around the corner. The Kansas State Fair has sent out a reminder that Etix is its only verified seller for tickets.Read More.

Bugner-Smith Wins State Fair Golden Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, July 30

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair on Monday, July 29 announced the recipient of the State Fair's first-ever Fairified Golden Ticket contest. Julie Bugner Smith, of rural Barton County (Pawnee Rock), received the call last week that hers was the winning entry... Read More.

BOGO Ticket Sale on Kansas State Fair Gate Admission

Wednesday, June 19

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce a special Buy One Get One (BOGO) Gate Ticket offer available for one day only! Mark your calendars for June 25th and take advantage of the best offer of... Read More.