The Grand Drive

05/05/2025

🌟 Be a Champion for the Next Generation! 🌟

We’re gearing up for this year’s Youth Livestock Show " The Grand Drive ", and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

This event is all about hardworking kids who’ve spent months raising and caring for their animals — learning responsibility, dedication, and life lessons along the way. 🐮🐷🐑

By becoming a sponsor, you’re not just supporting a show — you’re investing in young people who represent the future of agriculture and our communities. 💚

Every contribution makes a difference — big or small. Sponsorships help provide awards, supplies, and an unforgettable experience for these amazing youth.

Let’s come together to celebrate their hard work and help their efforts shine! 🌟

📩 Email [email protected] to learn how you or your business can get involved.

04/27/2025

Calling all ag media enthusiasts! The Kansas State Fair Grand Drive is seeking up to 4 media interns to capture the excitement of the Grand Drive weekend, Sept. 5–7. You'll create social content, snap candid photos, and tell the stories of Kansas’ top youth livestock exhibitors. Perks include meals, lodging, a t-shirt, and a $300 stipend. Apply by May 19!

Find more details and the application here: https://bit.ly/3EN4OpO

04/09/2025

▪Grand Drive Scholarship Applicants ▪ We are less then a week away from the deadline - April 15th ‼

04/03/2025

▪️Incase you missed electrical last month for behind the barns. Here is another camping option. ▪️

Spots are now available in our No Service Camping area for the 2025 Kansas State Fair!

Parking lots A & C offer $10 per night camping sites. Tents are allowed only in these areas. No services will be provided other than trash cans.

Lots will open at 1pm, Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Book your spot now - they are going quickly!

Register online:
https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1/facility-rentals1/rv-park-info/dry-camping

03/24/2025

▪️ 2025 Grand Drive detailed schedule ▪️

03/21/2025

We are excited to announce our final judge for the 2025 Grand Drive. Welcome to the swine arena Miles Toenyes ‼

▪Please note these pictures are from 2024 Kansas State Fair and do not depict this specific judge.▪

03/14/2025

We are excited to welcome these judges to the show ring on Friday, September 5th, to judge all of our showmanship classes ‼

03/05/2025

2025 - Grand Drive Camping is open. Follow the link to request camping space. Camping is limited & NOT Guaranteed ‼
https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/competitions/grand-drive-electrical

02/28/2025

Help us welcome Chad Holtkamp to the beef show ring in September‼

Please note these pictures are from 2024 Kansas State Fair and do not depict this specific judge.

02/26/2025

Scholarship Applicants - Applications are open follow the link to complete ‼
https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/competitions/grand-drive1/grand-drive-scholarships1

02/21/2025

2025 - Grand Drive Camping will Open March 5th. Follow the link to request camping space. Camping is limited & NOT Guaranteed.

https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/competitions/grand-drive-electrical

02/16/2025

Congratulations to Emery Yoho one of ten exhibitors in 2024 receiving a $1,000 Kansas State Fair Grand Drive scholarship!

The Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities and recognition to youth livestock exhibitors who have demonstrated excellence, commitment, and integrity as ambassadors of the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive. Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors and post-secondary students.

Interested in helping support the next generation in realizing their dreams? Your gift, regardless of the amount, makes a difference! Donors wishing to contribute to the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Scholarship fund can do so by accessing the Hutchinson Community Foundation online donation portal.