HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rev up your engines! The Kansas State Fair is bringing action-packed motorsport events to the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand this September.
The dirt-filled weekend begins with the Moto Madness & Fire Thrill Show - a new event slated for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Then, returning by popular demand, is the All Star Monster Truck Tour, which will invade the Fairgrounds for an afternoon of destruction at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.
The Fair’s annual Demolition Derby is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Tickets for all three events are now on sale.
The popularity of last year’s monster truck tour is one reason the Fair decided to bring the event back in 2020 and expand the grandstand’s dirt event offerings, said the Fair’s General Manager Robin Jennison.
“These events allow our patrons to have a good time and make memories with their families,” Jennison said. “That’s the most rewarding experience we can create here at the Kansas State Fair.”
“You can expect a lot of destruction,” added Jennison. “These massive vehicles will race and crash, get huge air, do wheelies and all kinds of things. They put on a great show.”
About the All Star Monster Truck Tour
The All Star Monster Truck Tour features the biggest names from across the United States to do battle on the Fair’s large grandstand infield. These All Star Monster Trucks will be competing in an insane best trick competition, full-throttle obstacle course racing and a no-rules freestyle battle. Trucks coming to the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand:
IRON OUTLAW – TV Superstar truck that has competed in the United States Canada and Mexico.
BOUNTY HUNTER - This Kansas native is a two-time Monster Jam World Champion.
SCARLET BANDIT - Another truck from Kansas, Scarlet Bandit's Dawn is also the nation's top female competitor.
JEKYLL & HYDE – The split personality monster truck from Tonganoxie, Kansas.
TWISTED ADDICTION – The wheelie king from Missouri.
Joining the All Star Monster Trucks will be the nation's best professional ATV competitors racing over a course of dirt jumps and tight turns against the clock.
About the Moto Madness & Fire Thrill Show
Moto Madness & Fire Thrill Show includes motocross stunts and extreme sports action, featuring both professional ATV racers and freestyle motocross riders — some flying over a 75-foot-wide gap at more than 30 feet in the air.
Among the highlights is the Kamakazie Kid Fire Thrill Show starring Guinness Book of World Records title holder Levi Troutman from Wyoming. Troutman will perform the "Body Burn" — running across the grandstand racetrack engulfed in flames. Also part of the show is the "Torpedo Crash" — an insane metal mayhem car crash stunt. Moreover, fairgoers will see a special "teaser" for Sunday's Monster Truck Show as the Twisted Addiction monster truck performs a car crushing freestyle exhibition.
VIP Experience
Those wanting the ultimate experience can purchase the VIP Experience for both the monster truck and motocross event. VIP Experience tickets are $35 per person.
Included in the VIP Experience:
Kansas State Fair gate admission
Early access to the event (12:45 p.m. for monster trucks, 2:45 p.m for motocross)
Reserved seating in Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstanding sections E and F.
Track Party: Access to track and trucks, including a meet and greet with drivers, plus photo and autograph opportunities
All ticket holders will receive one ride on one of two new, 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound monster trucks. There is no age limit or height restrictions.
General Admission Ticket Pricing
All other seating is general admission. Ticket prices are $15 for ages 13 and older; $5 for ages 6 through 12; and children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets do not include gate admission to the Fair.
Monster truck rides will be available before and after the show at an extra cost to general admission ticket holders.
Dirt Bundle
Save by purchasing tickets to both the monster truck and the motocross show! The package is $25 for adults and $7 for kids ages 6-12. All tickets are general admission and do not include gate admission to the Fair.
For more information on purchasing tickets, call the Kansas State Fair Ticket Office at 620-669-3618, stop by the Administration Building located at 2000 N. Poplar St. or visit the Fair’s website, www.kansasstatefair.com.
The ticket office will open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting July 1.
The Kansas State Fair is Sept. 11-20. The dirt weekend is the final 2020 Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand Entertainment Series announcement. Here is this year’s full lineup:
Nex-Gen Bull Riding Tour — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The nation’s top bulls and rising world-class cowboys, who buck up a storm on the pro rodeo circuit, will kick off the 2020 Kansas State Fair. Ticket prices start at $5 for youth and $20 for adults.
Tracy Lawrence and Logan Mize — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Mize is an up-and-coming country star from Clearwater, Kansas. His “Come Back Road” album has more than 150 million streams across all platforms and debuted at No. 2 on the Country iTunes chart. Other singles include “It Ain’t Always Pretty, "Can't Get Away from a Good Time,” "Better Off Gone” and “I Ain’t Gotta Grow Up.” Meanwhile, one of country music’s truest traditionalists, Lawrence has sold more than 13 million albums and has charted 18 No. 1 songs. His singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 include "Sticks and Stones," "Alibis," "Can't Break It to My Heart," "If the Good Die Young," "Texas Tornado” and "Time Marches On." The most recent No. 1 was in 2007 with "Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. Lawrence has 22 Top 10 hits, including “Better Man, Better Off,” “If the World Had A Front Porch,” “As Any Fool Can See” and "Paint Me a Birmingham." Ticket prices are all general admission – $20 in the grandstand seating area and $45 in the Bud Light Party Pit.
Newsboys with Adam Agee – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Newsboys has defined Christian music since winning their first Dove award in 1995. Along the way, they’ve sold more than 10 million units and amassed eight gold certifications and 33 No. 1 radio hits. Among the chart-toppers are “Shine,” “It is You” and “He Reigns” from earlier years to more recent singles like “Born Again,” “Miracles” and “We Believe” and platinum-certified mega-hit, “God’s Not Dead.” Ticket prices start at $20.
38 Special— 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Spanning five decades, 38 Special helped write the classic rock soundtrack of the 1970s and 1980s with hits like “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” Ticket prices are all general admission – $20 in the grandstand seating area and $45 in the Bud Light Party Pit.
Chris Janson– 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Janson put himself on the country music map with his single “Buy Me a Boat,” in 2015. The chart-topping, double-platinum single received the iHeartRadio Music Awards Country Song of the Year in 2016 has had more than 82 million streams on Spotify. Other hits include “Drunk Girl,” “Fix a Drink,” “Power of Positive Drinkin’” and “Done.” “Good Vibes” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in October. Ticket prices start at $25.
Nelly with Willie Jones — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Nelly, a diamond-selling, multi-platinum artist, has sold more than 22 million albums, ranking him as one of the best-selling rappers in America. His songs include “Ride Wit Me,” “Hot in Herre,” “Air Force Ones” and “Country Grammar,” which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June. Rising star Jones blends his country roots with R&B and hip-hop influences. Recent singles include Whole Lotta Love,” “Bachelorettes on Broadway” and “Down For it.” Tickets are still available at $25 and $35.
Darci Lynne Farmer — 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Teen ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer hit stardom in 2017 after becoming one of the youngest contestants to ever win NBC’s America’s Got Talent.” Darci Lynne will be accompanied by her puppet friends: divaesque rabbit Petunia, shy and soulful mouse Oscar and a sarcastic old woman named Edna. Ticket prices start at $20.