By ROD ZOOK
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For years the White House on the Kansas State Fairgrounds was a refuge or meeting place for fair officials.
In 2013, the now dedicated Lair White House underwent a major renovation and became the fair's museum. Each year the small building showcases the past of the Great Kansas Get Together. This year it's a look back at all of the entertainment that has been a part of the fair's 109 year history. Joan Brown said this year's display goes back as far as it can.
“They’re going to see a picture or some kind of memorabilia from even the 1913 state fair.” Brown said. “We’ve tried to show the people who have been here the most times, we’ve tried to show a variety.”
This year's display shows all sorts of performers.
“We have the christian gospel singers, we have the old time country, the current stars, we show a little bit of everything,” Said Brown. “ We have T-shirts, CD’s, videos.”
Now this year's display is a little different, in that it is a repeat of last year's display.
“We’ve done a different display every year except this one has carried over from last year,” Brown said. “Just because it was so popular and with COVID a lot of people didn’t want to go into the buildings.”
The display includes photos of nearly every artist that has performed and some non artists such as daredevil Evil Knievel. The display also features many autographed photos including Red Skelton and guitars from country artists that have performed at the fair. The Lair White House is open each day during the fair and there is no additional admission to visit.
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