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Update on State Fair Race Track Removal Discussion

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Discussions on the future of the race track at the Kansas State Fairground may be in the offing. The State Fair Board's executive committee met Thursday to discuss the racetrack, a plan for its removal having generated a great... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for... Read More.

Dillons Dollar Day at State Fair to Feature New Carnival Offer​

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair will be Monday, Sept. 11.​ This year on Dillons Dollar Day, there will be a special Midway Wristband that allows unlimited rides that day for $25. This wristband will replace the one-ticket-per-ride offer from previous... Read More.

Master Gardeners Hosting Garden Fair Saturday in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a Garden Fair at their demonstration garden on the Hutchinson Community College campus on Saturday, June 10th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature educational booths, garden vendors, garden craft... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Fair Award Recipients Announced

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center has announced its merit awards recipients from the recent Hutchinson Art Fair.1st Place ($500): Lindsay Hendershot (Abstract Painting)2nd Place ($400): Michael Schlyer (Stoneware Pottery)3rd Place ($300): Jocelyn Woodson (Painting)Marvel Senti Award ($400): Kathie Moore (Oil Painting)Charlotte Summers... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Holds Annual Retreat in Manhattan

MANHATTAN. Kan. - The Kansas State Fair Board of Directors met in Manhattan for their annual board retreat on May 8 and 9.The Board participated in a tour of the Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State University during their two-day retreat. They conducted a... Read More.