WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas State Fair is officially underway after kicking off over the weekend.
The event will last through Sunday, drawing thousands of visitors to Hutchinson — many of whom will venture into the city to see what local businesses have to offer.
As thousands of fairgoers make their way back to their cars, many end up just a few paces off the beaten path. The Rusty Needle, a bar located near the fairgrounds, spends the days leading up to the fair in prep mode, beefing up shifts for bartenders like Kathy Steir.
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“I love it,” she said. “Traffic is no fun, but I love to see the regulars that come back, the vendors that come back every year for the fair.”…