2023 Special Events

Friday, Sept. 8

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony will take place at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena 11am.

Mutton Bustin

Youth from across Kansas compete for the championship 6pm, Expo II.

Saturday, Sept. 9

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.

Celebrity Grape Stomp

Join us at the Gottschalk Park Gazebo starting at 1pm

Holy Cross Catholic Church Service

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.

Sunday, Sept. 10

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 - Verizon

Monday, Sept. 11

Emergency Preparedness Exhibit

Check out Kansas' finest emergency response and National Guard representatives on Monday, Sept. 11 in the Admin Lot, 7am - 4pm.

Kids Lip Sync

6pm - 7pm Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast

This treasured event begins at 9am in Dillon Hall at the 4H Encampment building on the fairgrounds.

SPONSORED BY DISH

Kansas Auctioneers Bid Calling Championship

This event is held on Wednesday, September 13th at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena at 2pm.

Kansas State Fair Bingo

Back by popular demand! This new Fair favorite will be held in Dillon Hall.

Kids Lip Sync Contest

6pm - 7pm Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

Friday, Sept. 15

Celebrity Goat Milking

See who wins the coveted Golden Goat! The event is at 3 pm at the Sheep, Swine, Goat Barn.

Husband Calling Contest

Ladies find the most creative way to round up their husband and shout it out for all spectators to hear!

Saturday, Sept. 16

Roy Coffey Antique Farm Machinery Show

Dedicated to the late Roy Coffey, this show includes more than 60 antique tractors and engines. Administration Lot - 8:30am - 4pm.

Woodcarver Auction

Location: Peoples Bank and Trust Arena
Time: 4pm.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Pronto Pup Eating Contest

The fourth annual Pronto Pup Eating Contest takes place at noon - Peoples Bank and Trust Arena.

Kansas State Fair Car Show

The Kansas State Fair Car Show will be held in the Admin Parking Lot from 8:30am - 4pm

Coordinated by the Central Kansas Corvette Association

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”.

All contestants who reach the Final Four in their divisions, if desired, will represent their area at the World Championships in October 2023.