Dec 09, 2024

Comedy act scheduled for the Kansas State Fair

Posted Dec 09, 2024 4:00 PM

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that world-renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his comedic talents to the 2025 Fair on Saturday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m, according to a media release from the fair.

The performance is sure to be a standout in the Fair’s entertainment lineup, featuring Dunham’s unique brand of humor and his iconic cast of characters that have made him a household name.​​

Having just concluded his 2022-2024 “STILL NOT CANCELED” Tour, Dunham will be returning to the stage with his signature wit and beloved cast of colorful characters. He’s sure to win over audiences across the continent in the same manner that he’s done for decades worldwide, which earned him titles such as, “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three consecutive years, “America’s Favorite Comedian” via Slate, as well as a Guinness World Record for “Most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour.”​

Dunham has performed live in front of over 7.7 million people across 1,500+ performances between June 2007 through June 2024. He’s completed a total of nine international tours with shows in more than twenty different countries, including (but not limited to): Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, and also South Africa, where he’s the highest-selling international comedian of all time.​

Beyond the stage, Dunham has also filmed 12 record-breaking comedy specials, and currently holds three of the top-five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, “Minding the Monsters” (2012) and “Controlled Chaos” (2011) were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years, while 2008’s “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program of all time. His 2019 Netflix special “Beside Himself,” still ranks in the top five most watched among all Netflix Comedy Specials. All-in, his specials have garnered nearly 2.5 billion views across all digital and broadcast platforms.​Dunham is also an avid car collector whose extensive agglomerate includes the “Lost In Space” chariots from both the original TV series and current Netflix series; the Batmobile from 1992’s Batman Returns; and a replica from the same mold of the 1966 Batmobile from the original “Batman” TV series. Both Dunham and pieces of his collection have been regular guests on “Jay Leno’s Garage”.​Aside from all his achievements, Dunham and his wife, Audrey, have also created the “Jeff Dunham Family Fund”, through which a portion of every ticket sold is given to various charities and charitable organizations of all persuasions.​

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 13 at KansasStateFair.com. Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12. Sign up for emails at kansasstatefair.com.​ The show will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket Options:​

Reserved seating in the Nex-Tech Grandstand is $65 and $45. ​There are several options for an upgraded Grandstand experience:

Kansas Star Casino Track Party Pit

Get up close to the stage! The Kansas Star Casino Track Party Pit gives concertgoers the opportunity to have a reserved seat in the floor area, located right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $100.​

Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Standing 

Want the ultimate VIP treatment? This ticket package includes access to the VIP Deck area, two beverage coupons, complimentary food within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Standing ticket is $125.

Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Reserved Table​

Get all your friends together with the VIP experience! Reserve a table on our VIP Deck to enjoy the show from a private table that seats six. In addition to a reserved table for six, this package provides two beverage coupons per person, complimentary food within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Reserved Table is $800.

NOTE: Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Ticket will be valid on date of event only. Some exclusions apply. Visit KansasStateFair.com to learn more. 

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit kansasstatefair.com or the Ticket Office (620) 669-3618.