HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 106th Kansas State Fair is underway. Under cloudy, but mostly dry conditions, the fair kicked off at Gottschalk Park with the usual opening ceremonies.

As in the past, Richard Shank was the emcee for the event and gave a brief history of how the fair got its start:

 

 

Incoming General Manager Robin Jennison was also in attendance. He says his job this week is simply to take in as much information as possible:

 

Jennison begins his new duties as the GM Sept. 24.