The “Sunflower Seniors Got Talent” show is to the Kansas State Fair on September 11, 2026 in Hutchinson.
The “Sunflower Seniors Got Talent!” Showcase is coming Friday, Sept 11 at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. The first day of the Kansas State Fair is “Young at Heart Day!” at this year’s state Fair—admission is only $3. You are invited to come and enjoy the line-up of talented older Kansans who will perform in air-conditioned Hansen Hall on the north side of the Fairgrounds. The show goes from 1:30 to 4 pm, with doors opening at 1:00.
Besides great entertainment, there will be good friends and prize drawings, too! The goal is to highlight and “lift up” the talents of older Kansans and also help more Kansans know about the services and resources available from Kansas Area Agencies on Aging. Hope to see you in Hutchinson!
Showcase
Our Showcase will feature
“Bob and Friends” from Marion & Harvey Counties
Favorite foot-stomping tunes that everyone enjoys! Featuring Bob Delk (still playing his Les Paul at 104), Steve Hannemen, Clint Seibel, and Susan Mayo
Larry Pankratz (Salina)
Larry, our Juggler from Salina, keeps you laughing as he keeps things up in the air!
Salina Senior Theater Project
“Lil Red Ridinghoo”…a twisted fairy tale comedy. Featuring Bob Hunter, Lil Red, Wally Hitchcock, and Carol Bragg from Salina.
Frank Catalo (Junction City) - Featuring Frank’s Happy Ukulele
Betty Burlingham (Manhattan) - Poetry from Kansas’ Poet Lariat
Steve Epp (Inman) - On keyboard & harmonica
Salina Senior Theater Project (Salina)
“Silent Movie” comedy by Bob Naquin. Featuring Jan Oberle, Bob Hunter, Wally Hitchcock, Carol Bragg, Terri Levin, and Bob Sears
Bob Dreiling (Hays) - Bob’s music speaks!
Ann Zimmerman (Salina)
Ann’s upbeat tunes mean you’ll go home with a song in your heart!
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Our Emcee for the event will be Joe Denoyer of Liberal. Bob Dreiling of Hays for the National Anthem and Prayer
Sponsors
The event is sponsored by the North-Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, in cooperation with other Area Agencies on Aging in Kansas and the Kansas State Fair. With special gratitude to Mr. Wayne Rouse, volunteer producer. We also extend our appreciation to fabulous volunteers! Alice Bryan, Jay Brack and Tammy Wanamaker, Joel and team from Hopp Sound, to our Prize donors and to each of our generous sponsors!
