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Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

Wednesday, September 20 by News Room

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across... Read More.

Share Your 2023 Fair Favorite Photos

Tuesday, September 19 by News Room

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for your best Fair photos and videos to help tell the story of the Kansas State Fair. Photos/videos may be used in Kansas State Fair print and digital pieces. Photos below are some of... Read More.

KHP Troopers Recognized for Saving Life of Woman at Last Year’s Fair

Saturday, September 16 by News Room

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol were recognized Saturday by Kansas State Fair Officials for the efforts that saved the life of a Hutchinson woman at last year's Fair. During the... Read More.

Marion County Scarecrow Wins Fair Contest

Saturday, September 16 by News Room

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During this year's Kansas State Fair counties around the state were invited to create a tabletop scarecrow. The scarecrows were displayed during the fair in the Pride of Kansas Building, and the winning... Read More.

Rainy Red Friday Doesn’t Stop Chiefs Kingdom

Saturday, September 16 by News Room

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fairgoers endured the stormy weather on Friday for Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday at the Kansas State Fair. The day was filled with people sporting Kansas City Chiefs gear and there was a long line for the... Read More.

Last Concert Before his Big Day, Cooper Alan at Kansas State Fair Sept. 12

Thursday, September 14 by News Room

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Those who attended the Frank Ray and Cooper Alan concert on Sept. 12 had quite the party with the two country musicians. Frank Ray, bilingual Texas chart-topping country artist from New Mexico,... Read More.

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

Thursday, September 14 by News Room

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due... Read More.

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

Wednesday, September 13 by News Room

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1... Read More.

Make Kansas Wheat Part of Your State Fair Tradition

Monday, September 11 by News Room

Kansas Wheat offers Kansas State Fair fairgoers plenty of educational opportunities. By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat From bread-making demonstrations to virtual combine rides to wheat foods competitions, wheat... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

Monday, September 11 by News Room

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person. If you... Read More.

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd. Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly... Read More.

Stories tagged with: fair

Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

KHP Troopers Recognized for Saving Life of Woman at Last Year’s Fair

Marion County Scarecrow Wins Fair Contest

Rainy Red Friday Doesn’t Stop Chiefs Kingdom

Last Concert Before his Big Day, Cooper Alan at Kansas State Fair Sept. 12

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

Make Kansas Wheat Part of Your State Fair Tradition

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

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