Commercial Vendors
Applications open January 15, 2026
A Commercial Exhibitor or Vendor is a business or individual who sells products, offers services, or shares information directly with Fair guests. The Kansas State Fair is the perfect place to showcase your offerings to thousands of visitors!
All exhibitors and vendors must be open and staffed for every day of the Fair (rain or shine): September 11–20, 2026.
Two Types of Vendors
1. Commercial Exhibitor (Vendor)
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Sell or display products, including food, merchandise, rides, or attractions.
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Operate and staff your booth all 10 days, rain or shine.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. Service Vendor
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Provide goods or services that support Commercial Exhibitors, such as tables, chairs, tents, or supplies for concession booths.
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Applications open November 2025.
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Vendor lists are updated regularly to stay current.
For more information about providing products or services to exhibitors or concessionaires, visit the Service Vendors section.
Important Information
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Past participation does not guarantee approval for the next year.
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License Agreements are issued each January based on prior year company, location, and products.
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Requests to change company name, booth location, or add space must be submitted via the Change Request Form (~March 3, 2026).
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Booth space may be reassigned by the Commercial Exhibits Committee if needed.
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Vendors must be prepared to serve large numbers of guests efficiently—over 300,000 visitors attended in 2025.
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Joining the Fair means becoming part of a supportive community of exhibitors, concessionaires, and Fair staff, offering advice, feedback, and friendships year after year.