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Free Entertainment

Every year there is something new to see at the Kansas State Fair! You will want to check out all the events to discover your favorite. Three stages of FREE entertainment, attractions, and strolling acts throughout the fairgrounds provide entertainment for all ages. Click one of the event titles or pictures below to learn more about events, attractions and competions in each location.
 
Entertainment that strolls the Kansas State Fairgrounds have been a part of the fun for years. Racing Pigs, Goat Milking, Musicians and more - the Kansas State Fair offers more than a day's worth of free entertainment.
 
BRETZ LAW ARENA:
 
Ron Diamond, Comic Hypnotist - Sponsored by Krause Corporation - shows daily
 
Pedal Pull Championships - Sunday, 9/12
 
 
Kansas Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest - Sponsored by Kansas Auctioneers Association. Wednesday, 9/15
 
Woodcarvers Auction - Saturday, 9/18
 
 
SPRINT GRANDSTAND:
 
Big Rig Rides - Sponsored by Kansas Motor Carriers Association. Wednesday, 9/15
 
GOTTSCHALK PARK:
 
Wild About Monkeys - Sponsored by Farmers National Bank - shows daily
 
Toddler Games Driving School & Art Fair - Sponsored by Kansas Fairs and Festivals. Saturday, 9/11
 
Arm Wrestling Competition - Sunday, 9/12
 
 
Emergengy Preparedness Exhibit - Monday, 9/13
 
 
Roy Coffee Antique Farm Machinery Show - Sponsored by KFSA. Saturday, 9/18
 
Nostalgic Car Show - Sponsored by Elliott Mortuary. Sunday, 9/19
 
LAKE TALBOTT STAGE:
 
Text Messaging Contest - Sponsored by U.S. Cellular. Saturday, 9/18
 
AROUND THE GROUNDS:
 
Seed Survivor - open daily east of Oz Gallery
 
 
AJ Lutter, Chainsaw Artist - Sponsored by Timber Products and Star Lumber - shows daily north of Lake Talbott
 
Hedricks Exotic Animal Petting Zoo - open daily- South of Sprint Grandstand
 
 
Oscar the Robot - strolls the fairgrounds daily
 
 
Richard Renner, Stiltwalker - strolls the fairgrounds daily
 
 
Pig Races - Sponsored by Ford Drive One Tour - shows daily- North of Bison Arena
 
 
Agriland - open daily- Pride of Kansas Bldg.
 
 
Interactive Game Experience - Sponsored by T2 Wireless - open daily- Technology Bldg.
 
 
 
Spelling Bee - Monday, 9/13
 
 
Kansas High School Debates - Sponsored by Kansas Wesleyan University - Tuesday, 9/14
 
Sentimental Journey - Sponsored by Humana - Wednesday, 9/15
 
 
High Voltage Line Safety Demonstration - Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives - shows Monday - Friday- East of Oz Gallery
 
Scott Daily Demonstrations - various times and locations- Bison Arena
 
 
Geocaching Adventure - various times and locations
Sponsored by Verizon Wireless
 
 
Sheep Dog Demonstration - Wednesday, 9/15- Bison Arena
 
 
Celebrity Goat Milking Contest - Friday, 9/17 sheep, Swine & Goat Bldg.
 
 
Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Sunday, 9/19- Expo Center
 
 
Antique Tractor Pull - Sunday, 9/19- Gottschalk Park
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