Crimson and Blue spirit to highlight State Fair

A virtual-reality Jayhawk and a pep rally are among KU's offerings at this year's Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson Sept 5-13.

KU's expanded booth in the Meadowlark Building at the fairgrounds will offer several attractions, including "Cyber Jay," a computer-animated interactive Jayhawk. Fairgoers also can get Jayhawk face tattoos, see a KU video on a big-screen TV and share in giveaway goodies, including "I'm a Jayhawk" fans, KU flying discs, football posters, magnets, pencils and KU football and basketball schedules.

Daily drawings at the booth will feature five Rock Chalk Jayhawks T-shirts and a Jayhawks on Parade poster. More than 100 University faculty, staff, and alumni work in the booth, handing out materials and answering questions about KU's programs and events

KU's presence at the State Fair will culminate at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 , with an expanded KU Pep Rally at the Farm Bureau Arena. This year the entire 160-member Jayhawk Marching Band will perform, joined by the KU Spirit Squad and mascot, KU softball coach Tracy Bunge as well as six KU Admissions counselors finishing up the Road Show through western Kansas. Drawings will be held for two footballs, signed by Coach Mark Mangino, two basketballs signed by Coach Bill Self, and two Jayhawks on Parade books. (You must be present at the rally to win.)

The Kansas State Fair is in Hutchinson, Kan., from Friday, Sept. 5, to Sun., Sept. 14. This event is attended by 300,000 people each year.