Interested in becoming a Kansas State Fair commercial vendor?
You’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find details on space information, pricing, and how to apply.
Fair Dates - September 11–20, 2026
In 2025, our audited attendance topped 300,000 visitors.
Application Process
- Applications for the 2026 Fair open January 15, 2026.
- The Commercial Exhibits Application is online only and can be accessed on the Commercial Vendor Applicants page.
- Additional required forms are also available in the Commercial Vendor section of our website.
📌 Important Application Requirement
All applicants must submit:
- A photo or drawing of your display or concession unit
- Food & drink concessionaires must also include a menu
Applications without these items will not be considered.
Selection is based on:
- Uniqueness of product
- Quality and appearance of display
- References from other fairs or events
Food & Drink Concessionaires
- Must include both a photo/drawing of the concession unit and a menu.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Space is extremely limited. Returning vendors in good standing have first right of refusal for the following year.
Review & Selection
The Kansas State Fair welcomes applications from all potential exhibitors. Applications are carefully reviewed to determine what best serves the Fair’s mission and enhances the experience for our fairgoers.
Key points to know:
- Applications are not first-come, first-served.
- All completed, timely applications will be screened and considered.
- Selection depends on product fit, available space, and maintaining a balanced variety of vendors across the grounds.
👉 Ready to apply? Visit the Commercial Vendor Applicants page starting January 15, 2026.
INSIDE EXHIBIT SPACE
Air-Conditioned Building
| Meadowlark Building - inline
|
10X10
|
$1,024
|
| Meadowlark Building - corner
|
10X10
|
$1,103
|
| Pride of Kansas Building -inline
|
10X10
|
$1,024
|
| Pride of Kansas Building - corner
|
10X10
|
$1,103
|
| Sunflower North Building - inline
|
10X10
|
$1,024
|
| Sunflower North Building - corner
|
10X10
|
$1,103
|
| Sunflower South Building - inline
|
10X10
|
$1,024
|
| Sunflower South Building - corner
|
10X10
|
$1,103
|
Non-Air-Conditioned Building
| Eisenhower Building - inline
|
10X10
|
$893
|
| Eisenhower Building - corner
|
10X10
|
$971
|
| Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand - inline
|
10X10
|
$893
|
| Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand - corner
|
10X10
|
$971
|
| Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand - inline
|
10X16
|
$945
|
| Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand - corner
|
10X16
|
$1,024
|
| **Building layout maps are available online or by request.
|
|
|
OUTSIDE EXHIBIT SPACE
Outside exhibit spaces are designated areas between the named streets. Please refer to the Fairgrounds Map.
The minimum outside exhibit space cost is $420.
Outside exhibit spaces for Agriculture/Farm/Industrial Exhibitors is $12.00 per front foot up to a 25’ depth. Charges for additional depth are as follows: 26’ to 50’ - Add $26, 51’ to 75’ - Add $37, 76’ to 125’ - Add $58.
Outside exhibit space for Non-Agricultural Exhibitors is $20 per front foot up to a 25’ depth. Charges for additional depth are as follows: 26’ to 50’ – Add $37; 51’ to 75’ – Add $47; 76’ to 125’ – Add $68.
Outside exhibit space in High Traffic Areas is $30 per front foot up to a 25’ depth. Charges for additional depth are as follows: 26’ to 50’ – Add $37; 51’ to 75’ – Add $47; 76’ to 125’ – Add $68.
Outside exhibit space in Pike Area Concessions or Pride of Kansas Ave & North Carnival Areas is $56 per front foot. Charges for additional depth are as follows: 26’ to 50’ – Add $37; 51’ to 75’ Add $47; 76’ to 125’ – Add $68.
Front footage and depth is charged based upon the size of exhibit space AVAILABLE and will not be adjusted if you should require less. Most Food/Drink Concessionaires pay 18% of gross sales, after taxes, against a $950 minimum guarantee or what the space would normally cost a non Food/Drink Concessionaire, whichever is GREATER. This minimum is based on the current fee structure. Ride/Attraction Concessionaires pay 20% of gross sales after taxes against an $1,100 minimum guarantee, as stated above.
All space costs are rounded up to the nearest $1 figure. If exhibit space becomes available, we will notify the selected applicant with the specifics. If an applicant accepts the exhibit space being offered, one-half of the exhibit space cost (to include any additional fees) will be due by the first payment due date on the Exhibitor License Agreement to hold the space. Filling space from new applications generally does not begin until mid-April of each year. Due to a high Exhibitor/Concessionaire return rate, all applications are held in the event that exhibit space becomes available due to a late cancellation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on the status of the application.
EXHIBIT BOOTH POLICY
The Kansas State Fair is a great place for exhibitors—whether commercial, religious, or political—to share products, ideas, and services with thousands of fairgoers in a safe and organized way.
Booth Operation
- Booths must be open and staffed all 10 days of the Fair during the hours required for your location.
- “Exhibit” includes anything you do at your booth, such as selling, handing out materials, or sharing information.
What’s Allowed
- Activities must stay inside your assigned exhibit space.
- Selling or giving out merchandise, flyers, or other materials is only allowed if you have a licensed space agreement.
- Please don’t block walkways, entrances, or traffic areas, or otherwise interfere with the movement of fairgoers.
How Exhibitors Are Chosen
- We work to keep a good mix of products and services throughout the Fair.
- Returning exhibitors in good standing usually get first choice for the following year.
- New exhibitors are selected based on:
- Space availability
- Uniqueness of product or service
- Quality and appearance of display
The Kansas State Fair reserves the right to enforce these policies to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized event for all fairgoers and exhibitors.
TTY Customers may use the Kansas Relay System by dialing 1-800-766-3777.