High School Debate and Forensics

Tuesday, September 9th
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It's time, again, for the Annual High School Debate Exhibitions at the Kansas State Fair, sponsored by Sterling College. The debates will be held Tuesday, September 12 at Hansen Auditorium in the Encampment Building. Debate demonstrations will begin at 9:00 A.M., exhibitions will continue throughout the day at 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM. This is not a tournament, but an exhibition by several debate teams debating the current topics in conjunction with the Kansas State High School Activities Association. All schools are welcome to come and watch the showcase. You can register your class through the Kansas Largest Classroom program to receive discounted gate tickets.

Bring your class and friends to watch our young folks at their finest!
Schedule to be announced at a later date.

2025 Debate Demonstration Schedule

A sincere thanks to Sterling College for the sponsorship and for the coordination of this education event this year!

The Debate Demonstration is part of the Kansas’ Largest Classroom program.

Thursday, September 11th
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kansas High School Forensics Champion Showcase. The showcase will be held Thursday, September 14 at Hansen Auditorium in the Encampment Building. The first showcase will begin at 10:00am, with a second exhibition at 12:30pm. This is not a tournament, but a showcase of several Forensics State Individual Event Champions from the Spring 2023 Kansas State High School Activities Association Championship Competitions. Champions from the various Forensics (speech and interpretation) events will be featured. All schools are welcome to come and watch the exhibition. You can register your class through the Kansas Largest Classroom program to receive discounted gate tickets.

Bring your class and friends to watch our young folks at their finest!

Schedule announced at a later date.

2025 Forensics Showcase Schedule