K/O Blog
Dec 20
2018
Winners!!!
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Thanks again to all 2018 IAFE attendees for stopping by the K/O Fairground Planners & Designers booth! It is always great to meet new people and re-connect with old friends. It is fun to have a conversation about your master plan and architecture projects. Congratulations to the following winners of our daily give-away: Stephanie […]Dec 11
2018
First Impressions – IAFE San Antonio
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Wow! What a great trip to San Antonio for K/O Fairground Planners at the 2018 IAFE Conference! It was an excellent few days of visiting with current, former and future fairground visionaries and discussing their fairground’s future plans. Master planning seems to be on the near horizon for many fairgrounds, as well as several exciting […]Nov 24
2018
Our Post-Thanksgiving Plans
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Enough with the turkey, bring on the chips and salsa! K/O Fairground Planners will be exhibiting at the 2018 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Conference (IAFE) which will be held in San Antonio, Texas this year right after Thanksgiving. We hope to see you at Booth #537 and discuss fairground master planning, growth, or […]Apr 10
2018
Way Out West
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K/O Fairground Planners recently completed a Master Plan for the Bonneville County Fairgrounds in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This fairgrounds is located south of town,next to the Sandy Downs horse racing facility, home of the War Bonnet Rodeo. It will replace the existing Bonneville County Fairgrounds site that is located within the city and is surrounded […]Feb 13
2018
I Love NY – The New York State Fair Expo Building
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K/O Fairground Planners was part of the design team that helped the New York State Fair undergo a major fast-tracked, phased renovation effort that included fairground infrastructure improvements and new event services at the complex over several years. These entertainment design program elements were all outlined in a recent master plan effort. K/O’s effort included […]Oct 25
2017
Vegas, baby at the IAFE!
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K/O Fairground Planners will be a featured exhibitor at the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Conference in Las Vegas on November 27-29. We would love to visit with you, so please stop by Booth #919 for a chat! Or if you would prefer to schedule a specific time to meet during the convention, […]Sep 24
2017
Big Plans at The Ranch
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K/O Entertainment Designers recently finished up their component in the Master Plan document for the “The Ranch” in Loveland, Colorado. This facility has earned its reputation as one of the premiere event and entertainment complexes in the region. The Master Planning team comprised of several members which partnered with K/O to provide the national expertise […]Sep 14
2017
Great Architecture is everywhere! And so are great breakfasts…
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The end of August brought a short trip to Pueblo, Colorado to visit the Colorado State Fair. K/O Architects will be providing master planning services to guide future growth of this fairground. Of particular beauty on this fairground were the iconic horse stalling structures, which have been in use for decades. It will be a […]