Kansas State Fair The NJCAA National Basketball Tournament

Kansas State Fair
For wholesome, traditional family fun
with all of the
excitement of current trends, the Kansas State Fair is an event that is not to be missed!

From racing pigs to a spectacular midway, The Fair reminds you “it’s a wild ride, baby” for 10 straight days -- September 5 through 14 in 2008.

While there are still plenty of the attractions patrons have come to know and love, The Fair’s recent renovations and upgrades present a variety of new experiences. Cottonwood Court offers tasty fare from food vendors in an air-conditioned setting, while aw interactive fountain provides fairgoers of all ages with a fun way to beat the heat.

Hot contemporary, as well as top country acts can be found at the 9,600- seat grandstand evening shows while free entertainment keeps toes-a-tappin’ over at
the three free stages on the fairgrounds.

Although it’s never difficult to find fun and frivolity at The Fair, it also offers vast
opportunities for learning. Kansas’ Largest Classroom is an innovative education
program that allows teachers to integrate the unique scope of displays, attractions,
and events at The Fair into a learning experience like no other.

The NJCAA National Basketball Tournament

It has been held in Hutchinson for 60 years -- the National Junior College Athletic Association’s championship in men’s Division I basketball.

Every March, 16 teams gather here and compete in the double elimination tournament conducted in Hutchinson’s Sports Arena for the national title. It
presents an opportunity to not only see great action, but also to preview players who later star at the Division I college level and even in the NBA.

The 2008 tournament is March 18-22. For ticket availability and other information, go to www.njcaabbtrny.org .