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2026 Special Events
2026 Special Events
Friday, Sept. 11
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony will take place at the Heartland Credit Union Pavilion 11am.
Sunflower Seniors Got Talent
Hansen Auditorium - 2-4pm
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Saturday, Sept. 12
WIBW Ag Forum
Join us at Heartland Credit Union Pavilion, 10:30am-12pm
Celebrity Grape Stomp
Join us at the Gottschalk Park Gazebo starting at 1pm
Legislative Showmanship
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
Catholic Mass
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.
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Sunday, Sept. 13
Lutheran Layman's League Worship Service
Join us at Heartland Credit Union Pavilion 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 Heartland Credit Union Pavilion.
Sponsored by: Cellular Sales of Kansas LLC
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Monday, Sept. 14
Emergency Preparedness Exhibit
Administration Lot - 7am-4pm
State Fair Promenaders Square Dance Club
The Oz Gallery 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 12:00pm-5:00pm
Kansas State Fair BINGO
Located at Bison Arena
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Tuesday, Sept. 15
Goat Yoga
Ad Astra Building
BYOM-Bring Your Own Mat (sanitation will be available).
Sponsored by: Continental Siding
Kansas State Fair BINGO
Located at Bison Arena
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Wednesday, Sept. 16
Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast
Located in the Bison Arena
Kansas State Fair BINGO
Located at Bison Arena
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Thursday, Sept. 17
Goat Yoga
Ad Astra Building
BYOM-Bring Your Own Mat (sanitation will be available).
Sponsored by Continental Siding
Banger Bingo with Dave Lewis
Located at the Bison Arena
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Friday, Sept. 18
Celebrity Goat Milking
See who wins the coveted Golden Goat! The event is at 3:30 pm at the Goat, Sheep & Swine Building
Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday - ESPN Radio Show
Wear your Red!!
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Saturday, Sept. 19
Roy Coffey Antique Farm Machinery Show
Dedicated to the late Roy Coffey, this show includes more than 60 antique tractors and engines. Administration Lot - 8:00am - 4pm.
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Explore Kansas Festival
Location: Located in the Bison Arena
Time: 9am. - 9pm.
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Corn Husking Contest
House of Capper
1:00pm
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Woodcarver Auction
Location: Heartland Credit Union Pavilion
Time: 4pm.
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Sunday, Sept. 20
Catholic Mass
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. 8am, Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium.
Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show,
The Kansas State Fair Car Show will be held in the Admin Parking Lot from 9:00am - 5pm. Hosted by the Central Kansas Corvette Association
Pronto Pup Eating Contest
The annual Pronto Pup Eating Contest takes place at noon - Heartland Credit Union Pavilion
SPONSORED BY: D & J PRONTO PUP
Arm Wrestling Championship
The AUSA will hold and conduct, at the Fair in accordance with its rules and regulations, AUSA sanctioned Arm Wrestling tournament - “The Event”
Explore Kansas Festival
Location: Located in the Bison Arena
Time: 9am. - 6pm.
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