HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Foundation’s Boots and Bling event was a tremendous success.

The event held over the weekend at the fairgrounds drew a record crowd according to Connie Schmitt. With the auction and ticket sales the foundation raised over $135,000.

The Kansas State Fair Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2003 to raise funds for the renovation, preservation and beautification of the historical Kansas State Fair.

The board consists of 15 individuals from across the state of Kansas, including Hutchinson residents Bob Moeder, who is the organizations Chair, Steve Dillon, Dr. Stephen Mills, Molly McVicker, Richard Shank and Brad Rayl.