The Kansas State Fair is having a birthday party you don’t want to miss. Named one of the American Bus Association’s top 100 events, the Kansas State Fair celebrates its 100th birthday with special events, from birthday cakes to presents, it offers something for everyone. The 2013 Kansas State Fair takes place September 6-15 in Hutchinson.
The Kansas State Fair is giving the birthday gifts to the first 500 fairgoers each day. They will receive a commemorative 100th birthday collectible at the Fair’s Information Center, so you may want to get there early. But if you still want to bring something, you can donate non-perishable food items at the Information Center. Your donation will enter you to win the daily $100 giveaway at the Ron Diamond performances at Bretz & Young Lawyers Arena, at the
5 p-m and 5:30 p-m, shows. If you’re feeling lucky, pick up a commemorative 100th birthday Kansas Lottery ticket at participating locations or at the Lottery Building during the Fair.
And as we have been telling you, the 100th Birthday Parade kicks-off the celebration on Sept. 2 at 3 p-m. The parade will begin at 12th and Main, and end at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, followed with entertainment at the Lake Talbott Stage.
Some of the many special Fair-time events include highlights such as the unveiling of the Centennial Icon on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a-m, in the Oz Gallery. And mark your calendar for the Time Capsule Opening on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3 p-m, located north of the Administration Building at the Information Center – as well as many other birthday-themed competitions, events and displays.
While you’re enjoying the corn dogs, funnel cakes and other favorite Fair food, make sure you grab a piece of deep-fried birthday cake.
“For this year’s 100th birthday, the Kansas State Fair is celebrating crowd-favorites from the last century – with a new twist,” says Denny Stoecklein, Kansas State Fair General Manager. “The Fair never gets old, and the upcoming activities promise to be the best yet.”
To close out the Fair, attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lair White House on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p-m.
“Part of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s mission statement is to raise funds for the renovation, preservation and beautification of the historical Kansas State Fair which perfectly exemplifies the Lair White House project,” said Mary Alice Lair, for whose family the house is named. “Any foundation has to have a goal when they’re raising money and this groundbreaking ceremony will be the first step in seeing that goal achieved.” Lair is celebrating 32 years as a Kansas State Fair volunteer and financial supporter.