September 11-20, 2026 · Hutchinson, Kansas
Plan your 2026 Kansas State Fair visit
Ten days of Kansas agriculture, exhibits, food, rides, competitions, live entertainment, and fair traditions return to the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.
What to expect at the fair
The State Fair brings Kansas communities together for entertainment, education, agriculture, and the unmistakable sights and flavors of fair season.
Agriculture and exhibits
Explore livestock, crops, youth projects, demonstrations, competitions, and exhibits that celebrate Kansas agriculture and creativity.
Midway and fair food
Plan time for rides, games, food stands, and the classic experiences that make a State Fair day memorable.
Live entertainment
Find grandstand headliners, free-stage performances, special events, and daily activities throughout the fairgrounds.
2026 grandstand schedule
Use this lineup to start planning, then confirm showtimes, availability, and ticket details on the official fair website before you go.
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Trace Adkins with Phil Vandel and Delisa Dawn
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BigXthaPlug and Stella Lefty
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Jo Dee Messina with Adam Doleac
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Demo Derby
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Hairball
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Danny Gokey and Colton Dixon with WallerCo
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Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
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Russell Dickerson with Atlus
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From Ashes to New with Saliva and Saving Abel
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DCOM Live!
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Check the official grandstand lineup and ticket availability. The fair identifies ETIX and the Kansas State Fair Ticket Office as its authorized grandstand ticket sources.
Plan before you arrive
Official details can change as fair week approaches. Check these resources for the latest visitor information.
Tickets
Review current admission options, promotions, and grandstand availability through the fair's official ticket information.
View official ticketsDaily schedule
Search the official calendar for entertainment, competitions, demonstrations, and activities by day.
Browse the scheduleDirections
Map your drive to 2000 N Poplar Street in Hutchinson and review the fair's arrival information.
Get directionsFairgrounds map
Locate gates, buildings, stages, exhibits, and visitor services before you begin your day.
Open the event map
Make it a Hutchinson getaway
Turn your fair visit into a central Kansas trip. Explore attractions, find local businesses, and check the JustKansas calendar for more things to do.
Kansas State Fair questions
Quick answers for planning a 2026 fair visit.
- When is the 2026 Kansas State Fair?
- The fair runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.
- Where is the Kansas State Fair?
- The fair is held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, 2000 N Poplar St., Hutchinson, Kansas 67502.
- Where should I buy Kansas State Fair tickets?
- Start at the official Kansas State Fair ticket page. For grandstand events, the fair identifies ETIX and its ticket office as authorized sources.
- Where can I find the complete fair schedule?
- Use the fair's official event calendar for current dates, times, and program changes.
Information reviewed August 11, 2026, using the official Kansas State Fair website. JustKansas is an independent Kansas community resource and is not the ticket seller or event organizer. Confirm prices, hours, policies, and availability with the fair before traveling.