The Grand Drive

The Grand Drive The Kansas State Fair Grand Drive, partnered with MANY great sponsors, recognizes the top 4-H & FFA livestock exhibitors.

The Grand Drive and Gala is held annually during the Kansas State Fair. Volunteers and sponsors support the event that celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments, work and dedication of the youth, 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and winners. the event encompasses shows for cattle, sheep, hogs and goats; selection of champions, awards and a gala.

And just like that… Day 1 is in the books! Goodnight from the Kansas State Fair! See you tomorrow!
09/12/2026

And just like that… Day 1 is in the books!

Goodnight from the Kansas State Fair! See you tomorrow!

Congratulations to all the Special Olympics athletes and their helpers on a great day in the ring as they put their show...
09/12/2026

Congratulations to all the Special Olympics athletes and their helpers on a great day in the ring as they put their showmanship skills on display! A big thank you to Cargill for their generous sponsorship and support to make this event possible.

The final showmen have been selected! Help us congratulate the top five senior beef showmen.
09/12/2026

The final showmen have been selected! Help us congratulate the top five senior beef showmen.

Ring-ready and showing their best! Congrats to our Junior and Senior Sheep Showmanship winners!
09/12/2026

Ring-ready and showing their best! Congrats to our Junior and Senior Sheep Showmanship winners!

09/12/2026

Sheep Market classes are posted in the barn you have till 8:15pm to find your show manager to make changes ‼️

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The beef ring is off to a competitive start! Congratulations to the top five junior showmanship winners this evening!
09/11/2026

The beef ring is off to a competitive start! Congratulations to the top five junior showmanship winners this evening!

09/11/2026

Goat Market classes are posted in the barn you have till 6pm to find your show manager to make changes ‼️

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The first banners of the weekend have been awarded! Congratulations to our 2026 Goat Showmanship winners!
09/11/2026

The first banners of the weekend have been awarded! Congratulations to our 2026 Goat Showmanship winners!

09/11/2026

Let Grand Drive weekend begin! 🇺🇸🎉

The lights are on, the livestock is ready and the Kansas State Fair is officially in full swing. Celebrating 250 years of America the best way we know how - with livestock, competition and a whole lot of fun!

EXHIBITOR LUNCHEON TODAY! 📍 Today | 11 AM–1 PM🎟️ Tickets are still available!The luncheon will be held TODAY from 11:00 ...
09/11/2026

EXHIBITOR LUNCHEON TODAY!

📍 Today | 11 AM–1 PM
🎟️ Tickets are still available!

The luncheon will be held TODAY from 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and will take place in place of the meal that was originally Saturday night.

We also want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors! ❤️ Your support helps make the Grand Drive possible and means so much to our exhibitors and youth in agriculture!

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