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Commercial Vendor Applicants

Become a Kansas State Fair Commercial Vendor!

Sell, share, or connect with hundreds of thousands of fairgoers! All commercial exhibitors are welcome—whether you’re:

  • Selling products or services
  • Promoting your business or organization
  • Recruiting employees or students

Audited attendance exceeds 300,000 visitors each year—an amazing opportunity to connect face-to-face!

Fair Dates

September 11–20, 2026

What You’ll Need

  • A photo or drawing of your booth, display, or concession unit

Food & Drink Concessionaires (Space is very limited):

  • Photo or drawing of your concession unit
  • List of food/drink items (pricing not required)

Note: Applications missing required items will not be considered.

How Applications Are Reviewed

  • Fit with the Fair and its audience
  • Quality and appearance of booth or display
  • Uniqueness of products, services, or info offered
  • References from other fairs/events (if available)

Applications are not first-come, first-served. Space is limited and based on overall vendor mix.

New Vendors: Checklist ✔️

  • ☐ Clear description of your business, organization, or program
  • ☐ Photo or drawing of your booth/display
  • Food & Drink Vendors (Space is very limited):
    • ☐ Photo or drawing of concession unit
    • ☐ List of items to sell (pricing not required)

FAQ

Do I have to sell something?

No. Vendors may sell, promote, recruit, or provide educational/community outreach.

Who can apply?

  • Retail vendors
  • Service-based businesses
  • Schools, colleges, churches, trade schools
  • Employers/recruiters
  • Educational/informational organizations
  • Food & beverage concessionaires (Space is very limited)

Is space guaranteed?

No. All complete applications are reviewed. Space is limited and based on vendor mix.

I’m a first-time vendor. Can I apply?

Absolutely! All applications are reviewed using the same criteria.

2026 Kansas State Fair Commercial Exhibits Application

This application does not guarantee or reserve exhibit space. It is not an Exhibitor Space Rental Agreement, and do not send payment with your application.

To be considered, your application must include a photo or drawing of your booth.
Picture Attach Picture or drawing of exhibit/concession
 
Type of space desired

Size of Space desired for space one.
Please be specific with item(s) and product(s).
(Footage should include awnings, tie-ons, overhangs, trailer hitches, room to operate, etc.)
List two (2) recent fairs/festivals/events you have participated in:

Organization Memberships

(This section is for information purposes only and does not impact and contract offer with the Kansas State Fair.)

If 'no', would you be interested in more information?
If 'no', would you be interested in more information?

Outside Exhibitors and Food Concessionaires Only:

(The following items include an additional cost)

Do you need utilities
if so please select choices needed


THIS APPLICATION IS FOR CONSIDERATION OF SPACE ONLY. The Kansas State Fair reserves the right to offer space based on product, building or area space is available, size of space required, maintaining a balanced program of products throughout the Fairgrounds, at attractiveness of the exhibit.


I agree to the terms and conditions
 

Vendor Pricing

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.
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