HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas State Fair has announced plans to begin reviewing applications for the fair’s general manager position.

The fair said in a release Wednesday that its five-person subcommittee will start reviewing resumes and submissions for general manager on October 1.

The fair’s former general manager, Denny Stoecklein, announced his resignation in June. He had led the fair since 2003.

The Kansas State Fair starts the Friday after Labor Day in September and lasts for 10 days.