Virtual Pre-Show Sept. 2 10:00 a.m.
31 August 2010
Lori Mulch
Kansas State Fair
620.669.3607
lori@kansasstatefair.com
Shelley Downs
Greteman Group
316.263.1004, ext. 123
sdowns@gretemangroup.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIRTUAL PREVIEW OF ALL THE FUN OF THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
School has started, the temperatures are cooling, and September is approaching. This means The Kansas State Fair is just around the corner! Get your virtual preview of this year’s Sheep Thrills, fun foods and agricultural activities at the 2010 Kansas State Fair Pre-Show. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m., viewable either in person or online.
The Pre-Show is open to the public, and fair representatives encourage individuals to “tweet” their questions to hosts “Jennifer & Cody” using Twitter (@kansasstatefair). There are two options to join the Pre-Show: You may watch via UStream on the Internet or join the fair in the live audience at the event held at the stage at Agriland on the fairgrounds.
Kansas State Fair General Manager Denny Stoecklein, Jennifer and Cody – as well as a couple special guests – will make sure you’re in-the-know about this year’s not-to-miss events and returning favorites. Audience members who ask a question and web viewers who tweet a question will be entered into a drawing for two 2010 Sprint Grandstand concert tickets of choice.
Joining Via UStream
If you will be joining via UStream, please go to http://www.ustream.tv/user/kansasstatefair at the time of the Pre-Show.
Joining In Person
The Kansas State Fair Pre-Show will be held at Agriland in the Pride of Kansas Building on the fairgrounds. From Main Street in Hutchinson, you may enter the fairgrounds at gate 1 at 20th and Poplar Street and park south of the Pride of Kansas Building.
ABOUT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
Weird, wild and wonderful, the Kansas State Fair has it all. With a world-class Midway, blue-ribbon animals galore and activities for the whole family, the fair is pure Americana – an event not to be missed. Party with your pals and hear the hottest performers at the Sprint Grandstand. Tour the many agricultural and educational displays. Win prizes, brave the heart-pounding carnival rides and sample the culinary delights. Enormous vegetables, odd artifacts, homemade crafts and the infamous butter sculpture – there is something for everyone. Scheduled for September 10-19, 2010, the fair is the largest event in the state of Kansas with crowds numbering more than 350,000. The newly renovated fairgrounds are in centrally located Hutchinson, Kansas. Mark your calendars now and plan to join Kansans from across the state. It’s a wild ride, baby! For more information, call 620-669-3600, toll free 800-362-FAIR or visit www.kansasstatefair.com. Follow us on Twitter. twitter.com/KansasStateFair. Join the Fans of the Kansas State Fair on Facebook and comment on the KSF Blog, kansasstatefair.wordpress.com
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PLAN NOW FOR FUN, EDUCATION AND VALUE AT THE 2010 KANSAS STATE FAIR
9 August 2010
Contact: Lori Mulch Shelley Downs
Kansas State Fair Greteman Group
620.669.3607 316.263.1004, ext. 123 lori@kansasstatefair.com sdowns@gretemangroup.com
Visuals: http://www.kansasstatefair.com
Website: www.kansasstatefair.com
#KSF10: Plan now for sheep thrills, education opportunities and value at the 2010 KSF, Sept. 10-19. It’s a wild ride, baby!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Plan now for fun, education and value at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson, Kan. – A funky time full of sheep thrills and ravin’ good music is in store for all attending the 2010 Kansas State Fair, running Sept. 10-19 in Hutchinson. With a gripping Sprint Grandstand lineup, quirky fair food favorites and rip-roaring rides, you won’t want to miss making plans to attend the budget-friendly Kansas State Fair.
READY, SET, PLAN YOUR TRIP
Need some ideas for thrills to partake in at this year’s fair? Be sure not to miss these events at the 2010 Kansas State Fair. For a complete listing of events, view the daily schedule online at www.kansasstatefair.com.
Gynormous Pumpkins Weigh-In – Thursday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m.
These are some giant pumpkins! Pumpkins will weigh in at the Pride of Kansas Building. The Kansas State Fair record-holder pumpkin to date weighed 976.6 pounds.
High School Marching Bands – Saturday, Sept. 11, Monday, Sept. 13, Tuesday, Sept. 14, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. (approximately)
Watch Kansas kids show off their marching band talents, starting at the Bretz Law Arena.
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Kansas Rides Motorcycle Rally and Parade – Sunday, Sept. 12, 5 p.m.
It is a “wild ride” for the 9th annual Motorcycle Rally and Parade. Motorcyclists from all over the state will ride to Hutchinson and receive front row parking on Plum Street and a commemorative ribbon. All riders are welcome to join the parade through the grounds. A special display of bikes can be observed all day in Gottschalk Park.
Kansas State Fair Spelling Bee, Monday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.
Suffolk. S-U-F-F-O-L-K. Suffolk. Come watch the annual Kansas State Fair Spelling Bee in the Encampment Building. Registration forms for students who wish to participate are available online at www.kansasstatefair.com.
Free Stage Entertainment – Daily, Various Times
The Kansas State Fair features free entertainment daily at three stages: Bretz Law Arena, Lake
Talbott Stage and the Gazebo at Gottschalk Park. You can see everything from clogging to country music to the popular Comic Hypnotist Ron Diamond.
Wild About Monkeys - Daily, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
A humorous journey into the primate world. Kevin Keith & Martina Tamelova-Keith will provide fairgoers with an experience that is not merely entertaining but also educational as well. Daily shows in Gottschalk Park.
Celebrity Goat Milking Contest – Friday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m.
See hilarious, sidesplitting action at the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest. Who is going to take
home the coveted Golden Goat trophy this year? Come to the Sheep, Swine and Goat Building to watch the action.
Wii Bowling Tournament – Saturday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
A great competition for those fairgoers 55 and older! The Wii Bowling Tournament consists of 10 frame playoffs with single elimination. The competition will take the first 32 contestants and 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded. The tournament will take place in the Technology Building.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Sunday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m.
It’s back to the Wild West at the Kansas State Fair. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a timed event in which mounted contestants maneuver through patterns and shoot at targets using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared ammunition. Competitors are dressed in authentic clothing and accouterments from the American West during the later half of the 19th century. There are divisions for men, women and children that are further divided into ability levels. The event will be held in the Expo Center.
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EDUCATORS: SET UP YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY
Teachers, are you planning your field trips for fall 2010? Look no further than Kansas’ Largest Classroom at the Kansas State Fair. From animals to agriculture, crafts to cowboys, the Kansas State Fair is a one-of-a-kind educational event that no student should miss. Check out the Kansas State Fair online to find lesson plans, trivia games, scavenger hunt activities, and much more.
This year, the Black Stallion Literacy Foundation 4th grade program is coming to the Kansas State Fair. Two fourth grade classes will be selected for the program that promotes the joy of reading with a transition from basic reading to the ability to read a “chapter” book. Each child in the two fourth grade classes will receive their own copy of The Black Stallion, each class will receive the movie “Black Stallion” and the students will enjoy a special fieldtrip classroom with a live black Arabian horse at the Kansas State Fair on September 16 at the Kansas Arabian Horse Show. Teachers will receive a comprehensive curriculum that includes a study guide for all chapters in the book that will be a multi-disciplinary project, including reading, art, writing, math science and even music in the classroom. All 4th grade classes registered to participate in Kansas' Largest Classroom 2010 program will be eligible to win. Register your class online at www.kansasstatefair.com.
BUY IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!
Discount gate admission tickets and midway ride coupons are on sale now at all Dillons locations statewide, are available online at www.kansasstatefair.com or at the ticket office in Hutchinson. The gate admission tickets can be purchased at the following discounted prices through Sept. 9.
Gate Admission Tickets:
• Discount Adult Ticket (13-59 years of age) - $5 (After Sept. 9 - $8)
• Discount Senior Ticket (60 years and over) - $4 (After Sept. 9 - $6)
• Discount Child Ticket (6-12 years of age) - $3 (After Sept. 9 - $4)
• Children Five and Under – Free
And, fairgoers, don’t forget: General gate admission to the fair is only $1 or free with your Dillons Plus Shopper’s Card on Dollar Day, Monday, Sept. 13.
Looking to spend more than just one day at the fair? Purchase a season pass for all 10 days of fun for only $30, a savings of $50 off the regular admission price. Or, a package deal may be the best fit for you and your Fair friends. Bring a date one day, and your niece the next!
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Package Pricing:
• Kids Club - 1 child outside gate admission ticket, 1 State Fair Railroad ticket, 1 Ye Old Mill ticket, coupon for 1 free ride on the Midway, 1 Giant Slide ticket and $5 in meal tickets - $10 ($18 value)
• Couple's Pak - 2 adult outside gate admission tickets, $20 meal tickets, 2 Ye Old mill tickets and 2 Skyride one-way tickets - $35 ($48 value)
• Family Pak - 2 adult outside gate admission tickets, 2 child outside gate admission tickets, $20 meal tickets, 4 State Fair Railroad tickets, 4 Skyride one-way tickets and one sheet of 22 midway ride tickets - $69 ($91 value)
Test your fast-spinning stamina on the FreakOut or Star Ship 3000 over at the Midway. Check out these two and all 40+ rides with these specials, which are available for purchase in advance online or on the day of the wristband promotion. Get your sheet of 22 ride tickets for only $15 before September 9 ($25 after September 9) and be sure to take in these midway wristband promotions.
Midway Wristband Promotions:
• Moonlight Madness - Friday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 17 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. - $23
• Dollar Day - Monday, Sept. 13 - One ticket per person, per ride - $1 per ticket
• Ride-A-Rama - Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. - $23
• Last Chance - Sunday, Sept. 19 will be your Last Chance to ride from Noon to 8 p.m. - $23
ROCK IT OUT: 2010 SPRINT GRANDSTAND LINEUP
You won’t want to miss out on the rockin’ and kickin’ acts at the Sprint Grandstand. Tickets are available for purchase at the Kansas State Fair ticket office, online at www.kansasstatefair.com and by phone at 1-800-362-3247.
Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull – Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Foreigner – Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Rodney Atkins with Chris Young – Sunday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Terry Fator – Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys – Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Howie Mandel – Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Blake Shelton with James Otto – Friday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
MercyMe – Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Selena Gomez – Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m.
Tickets to Sprint Grandstand shows, except for Terry Fator, Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull and Demolition Derby, include gate admission if purchased through Aug. 31. Terry Fator’s show is on Dollar Day so outside gate admission is just $1 or FREE with your Dillons Shopper Card.
ABOUT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
Weird, wild and wonderful, the Kansas State Fair has it all. With a world-class Midway, blue-ribbon animals galore and activities for the whole family, the fair is pure Americana – an event not to be missed. Party with your pals and hear the hottest performers at the Sprint Grandstand. Tour the many agricultural and educational displays. Win prizes, brave the heart-pounding carnival rides and sample the culinary delights. Enormous vegetables, odd artifacts, homemade crafts and the infamous butter sculpture – there is something for everyone. Scheduled for September 10-19, 2010, the fair is the largest event in the state of Kansas with crowds numbering more than 350,000. The newly renovated fairgrounds are in centrally located Hutchinson, Kansas. Mark your calendars now and plan to join Kansans from across the state. It’s a wild ride, baby! For more information, call 620-669-3600, toll free 800-362-FAIR or visit www.kansasstatefair.com. Follow us on Twitter. twitter.com/KansasStateFair. Join the Fans of the Kansas State Fair on Facebook and comment on the KSF Blog, kansasstatefair.wordpress.com
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MERCYME HIGHEST CAREER DEBUT
"I am excited about this sales debut by
MercyMe," remarked INO Records’ President Jeff Moseley. "To continually outdo themselves on each release is rare. In this business environment, a No. 3 debut by an artist is outstanding. We think it shows that the power of a song and a creative album still moves people and enhances their lives."The excitement about The Generous Mr. Lovewell began with great reviews from USA Today, Billboard, Christianity Today and more, and then ignited a massive twitter groundswell as artists such as Chris Daughtry, The Jonas Brothers, Mandisa, TobyMac, Jeremy Camp, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and more tweeted their support for MercyMe and The Generous Mr. Lovewell. In addition, fans all across the country have been sharing their stories of seeing Mr. Lovewell in action as they experience and watch good deeds take place all across the world."We have just been blown away by all the support from everyone for this album,"commented lead vocalist Bart Millard. "But more than that, it’s incredibly humbling to see the "love well" idea take flight – there are so many people out there living for Christ and truly living His love in the lives of others. I am in awe and incredibly thankful for the opportunity to witness it all!"
Named Billboard magazine’s "Christian Song Artist of the Decade,"
MercyMe has been putting their message from The Generous Mr. Lovewell into action themselves over the past few weeks. Partnering with radio stations nationwide, they have made stops at Rescue Missions, serving food, washing dishes, and more, while also making personal visits to music fans, giving them intimate acoustic performances, fellowship and financial contributions to those in need. What is becoming known as the "lovewell phenomenon" will continue on throughout the year as the band moves forward in their efforts and tours the country. For more information on MercyMe and the album please go to www.mercyme.org .Since their debut in 2001, Grammy-nominated, American Music Award and multiple GMA Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold over 5.5 million units in CD and DVD sales, while being oneof few Contemporary Christian music groups to have had all of their recordings certified Gold or Platinum, as well as garner 22 No.1 multi-format Christian radio singles, and four consecutivemainstream radio hits with "I Can Only Imagine," (No. 4 AC/top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), "Here With Me" (No. 4 AC), "Homesick" (top 10 AC), and "So Long Self." In 2009 BILLBOARD named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the #1 Song of The Decade and the group the #1 Christian Songs Artist of the Decade, with an additional #1 as the Christian AC Song Artist of The Decade as one of the industry's most notable talents. MercyMe recently made history as "I Can Only Imagine" surpassed 1 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum in the digital domain. The multi-platinum selling band has sold out venues including Radio City Music Hall and has been seen on The Tonight Show, CNN, Fox New Channel’s Fox & Friends, ABC News, CBS’ The Early Show, and on the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today, Billboard, and more.
IT'S GOING TO BE RODS RACING & ROCK & ROLL ON THE 4TH!
For Immediate Release
Contact:Jerry Regier Hutch Rod Run, Inc.
620-966-3315
jerry@hutchrodrun.com
www.hutchrodrun.com
It’s going to be Rods, Racin’ and Rock & Roll for the 4th of July
Hutchinson, KS. – Some may think it’s a little early to plan their Fourth of July family activities, but Jerry Regier, producer of the Hutchinson Rod Run has an amazing weekend planned that is sure to be a winner! The 3rd Annual Hutchinson Rod Run has moved to a new date, a new location and has an extended program of activities sure to please all ages.
Several months ago Regier was approached by C. Ray Hall of the 81 Speedway with a request to combine the Hutchinson Rod Run 2010 with the 54th Annual Grand National Stock Car Races which have been held for 53 years at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in late July or early August. Wanting to move the Rod Run to a warmer time of year after a cold, windy event in October 2009, Regier met with Hall and the two agreed to produce the joint event on the Fourth of July weekend 2010 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.
The fairgrounds offers some exciting advantages for Rod Run – more than 100,000 sq. ft. of inside, climate-controlled show area for vehicles and vendors, as well as more than 80,000 sq. ft. of outside grassy show area, for a swap meet, kid’s activities, the AT&T Arena for live entertainment and a dance floor, and all within close proximity to the Grandstands and the race track.
Last year Hutch Rod Run registered approximately 500 hot rods, street rods, rat rods, antique and classic cars and motorcycles. This year Regier is expecting even more with the premier inside show area available at the fairgrounds. On Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, visitors will have the opportunity to view the show cars, check out the vendor displays and demonstrations, take part in the outdoor barbecue, hear great rock and roll music on the AT&T stage, and then be shuttled over to the Grand Stand to enjoy the stock car races, all for one joint daily ticket price of $15.00. After the races visitors will be shuttled back to the Rod Run and the AT&T Arena for music, dancing under the stars and celebrating. Sunday will begin with a pancake breakfast and Hot Rod Church outside and more show and shine, followed by the awarding of trophies and awards.
The schedule of events for Rod Run will take place between 12:00 noon and 11:00 pm on Friday, 9:00 am and 11:00 pm on Saturday and 7:30 am and
1:00 pm on Sunday. The 54th Annual Grand National Auto Races schedule will be open practice on Thursday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, a complete program including qualifying heat races and feature events for O’Reilly/NCRA Modified Series, O’Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car Series, and AAAModified, Hornets starting at 7:30 pm on Friday, and on Saturday, opening ceremonies at 6:00 pm followed by a complete program including qualifying heat races and championship featuring O’Reilly/NCRA Modified Series, O’Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car Series, O’Reilly/NCRA Southern Modified Series, Street Stocks, and Kansas Antique Racers at 7:30 pm.
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KANSAS STATE FAIR RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
7 December 2009
Contact: Lori Mulch
Kansas State Fair
620.669.3607
lori@kansasstatefair.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KANSAS STATE FAIR RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Hutchinson, Kan. – The Kansas State Fair has received numerous Awards of Distinction representing Agriculture, Hall of Honor Communications and Competitive Exhibits from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO.
Presented recently at the annual International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention, the Kansas State Fair was presented with Outstanding Best Use of Social Media for fairs in Division Three. In addition, The Kansas State Fair received 1st Place, in its respective division, for Competitive Exhibit Display Method and/or Prop and 1st place for Outstanding use of the Fair’s Theme Throughout Competitive Exhibits. In the Agricultural Division, the Kansas State Fair received 1st place for What was Newly Established or Developed at the Fair to Promote Agriculture and 2nd place for Special or Specific Agricultural Education Event, Exhibit or Program and 2nd place for Special or Specific Event for Agricultural Exhibitors. Division Three encompasses national and international fairs with attendance of 250,000-500,000. Examples include the California Mid-State Fair, Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, Oregon State Fair and the Missouri State Fair.
Denny Stoecklein, Kansas State Fair General Manager, responded, “Once again, the Kansas State Fair was recognized on an international level. We work hard to ensure Kansans can be proud of their State Fair.”
The IAFE awards work to encourage fair members to share best practices and ideas that will advance the industry. All entries are judged by IAFE members.
Weird, wild and wonderful, the Kansas State Fair has it all. With a world-class Midway, blue-ribbon animals galore and activities for the whole family, the fair is pure Americana
— an event not to be missed. “Check Out the Studs,” party with your pals and hear the hottest performers at the Sprint Grandstand. Tour the many agricultural and educational displays. Win prizes, brave the heart-pounding carnival rides and sample the culinary delights. Enormous vegetables, odd artifacts, homemade crafts and the infamous butter sculpture — there is something for everyone. Scheduled for September 10-19, 2010, the fair is the largest event in the state of Kansas with crowds expected to number more than 350,000. The newly renovated fairgrounds are in centrally located Hutchinson, Kansas. Mark your calendars now and plan to join Kansans from across the state. It’s a wild ride, baby! For more information, call 620-669-3600, toll free 1-800-362-FAIR, join our Friends of the Kansas State Fair Facebook group, follow us on Twitter or visit www.kansasstatefair.com.
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