Deep-fried delicacies and pugnacious politicians defined Kansas State Fair this weekend

The Kansas State Fair has swollen Hutchinson like a blood-gorged tick with deep-fried food, fruity drinks and — last weekend — the bloviating of politicians. Welcome to your state fair in an election year. This Sept. 12 I sampled both an array of twisted fair foods and the onstage antics of candidates for U.S. Senate […]

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,346

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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The Kansas State Fair has swollen Hutchinson like a blood-gorged tick with deep-fried food, fruity drinks and — last weekend — the bloviating of politicians.

Welcome to your state fair in an election year.

Roving with Clay Wirestone

Opinion editor travels Kansas and beyond for stories off the beaten path. Read them all here.

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