2024 Special Events

Friday, Sept. 6

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony will take place at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena 11am. Sponsored by: Kansas Highway Patrol

NEW EVENT! - Sunflower Seniors Got Talent

Hansen Auditorium - 2-4pm

Saturday, Sept. 7

WIBW Ag Forum

Join us at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, 10:30am-12pm

Celebrity Grape Stomp

Join us at the Gottschalk Park Gazebo starting at 1pm

Come watch our Kansas legislators and other esteemed guests take a crash course in showing market steers, under the mentorship of 4-H and FFA members. 1pm - Prairie Pavilion.

SPONSORED BY: KANSAS FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Holy Cross Catholic Church Service

This service provides the many who attend the Fair, as well as those who are traveling with the Fair, the opportunity to worship and join others in fellowship. 4pm, Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium.

Sunday, Sept. 8

Lutheran Layman's League Worship Service

Join us at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena as Lutheran Laymen's League holds a worship service at 10am.

Youth Pedal Pull Championships

More than 500 kids participate in the annual competition that begins at 1pm Peoples Bank and Trust Arena.

SPONSORED BY: CELLULAR SALES OF KANSAS, LLC - VERIZON

NEW DATE - Mutton Bustin'

Mutton Bustin has moved from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 8. Expo II after 5pm

SPONSORED BY: CONTINENTAL SIDING

Monday, Sept. 9

Emergency Preparedness Exhibit

Check out Kansas' finest emergency response and National Guard representatives on Monday, Sept. 9 in the Admin Lot, 7am - 4pm.

State Fair Promenaders Square Dance Club

The House of Capper will be the place to be on Monday! Learn how to square dance, or just enjoy watching as the State Fair Promenaders Square Dance Club demonstrates the FUN of Square Dancing!

Demonstrations begin at 10:00am-6pm

Kansas State Fair BINGO

Dillon Hall 2pm-3pm

SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS

Kids Lip Sync Ages 5-10

6pm - 7pm Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

SPONSORED BY: HUTCH REC

Tuesday, Sept. 10

NEW -Goat Yoga

Ad Astra Building

Swifties Pub Crawl

Tues. Sept. 10 from 4pm-8pm.

The Pub Crawl will feature one FREE drink from each of the participating vendors below:
Beer Trailer- Ft Leavenworth
Charlie's Wine & Beer Garden - Grandstand Ave
Carrie's Place - Grandstand Ave
Sunflower South Concession outside Sunflower South building
Roadhouse - Cottonwood Ave.
Nex-Tech Grandstand
1861 Club

SPONSORED BY: WALD FAMILY FOODS

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast

This treasured event begins at 9am in Dillon Hall at the 4H Encampment building on the fairgrounds.

Guest Speaker: Colonel U.S. Army (Retired) Christopher D. Croft

SPONSORED BY: KANSAS OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES

Kids Lip Sync Ages 11-17

6pm - 7pm Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

SPONSORED BY: HUTCH REC

Thursday, Sept. 12

Kansas State Fair Bingo

Back by popular demand! This new Fair favorite will be held in Dillon Hall. 2pm - 3:30pm

SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS

BINGO PARTNER - FRIENDLY BINGO PALACE

Pub Rockers Pub Crawl

Thurs. Sept. 12 from 4pm-8pm.

The Pub Crawl will feature one FREE drink from each of the participating vendors below:
Beer Trailer- Ft Leavenworth
Charlie's Wine & Beer Garden - Grandstand Ave
Carrie's Place - Grandstand Ave
Sunflower South Concession outside Sunflower South building
Roadhouse - Cottonwood Ave.
Nex-Tech Grandstand
1861 Club

SPONSORED BY: WALD FAMILY FOODS

Friday, Sept. 13

Kansas State Fair Bingo

Back by popular demand! This new Fair favorite will be held in Dillon Hall 2pm-3:30pm.

SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS

BINGO PARTNER - FRIENDLY BINGO PALACE