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2026 Special Events
2026 Special Events
Friday, Sept. 11
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony will take place at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena 11am.
Sunflower Seniors Got Talent
Hansen Auditorium - 2-4pm
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Saturday, Sept. 12
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
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 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
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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-5:30pm
Kansas State Fair BINGO
Dillon Hall 2pm-3pm
SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
& FRIENDLY BINGO
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Tuesday, Sept. 15
Goat Yoga
Ad Astra Building
8am-9am
10am-11am
2pm-3pm
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas
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Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kansas State Fair Bingo
Dillon Hall 2pm-3pm
SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
& FRIENDLY BINGO
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Thursday, Sept. 17
Goat Yoga
Ad Astra Building
7am-8am
10am-11am
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas
Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast
NEW DATE!
This treasured event begins at 9am in Dillon Hall at the 4H Encampment building on the fairgrounds.
Sponsored by: Kansas Office of Veteran's Services
Kansas State Fair Bingo
Dillon Hall 2pm-3pm
SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
& FRIENDLY BINGO
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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
Celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs and 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 OZ Gallery
Time: 9am. - 9pm.
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Corn Husking Contest
House of Capper
1:00pm
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Woodcarver Auction
Location: Peoples Bank and Trust Arena
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 Outdoor Auto Show
The Kansas State Fair Car Show will be held in the Admin Parking Lot from 8:00am - 4pm. Coordinated by the Central Kansas Corvette Association
Pronto Pup Eating Contest
The annual Pronto Pup Eating Contest takes place at noon - Peoples Bank and Trust Arena.
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”
Kansas State Fair Bingo
Dillon Hall 2pm-3:30pm
SPONSORED BY: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
& FRIENDLY BINGO
Explore Kansas Festival
Location: Located in the OZ Gallery
Time: 9am. - 6pm.
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