5th Annual Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival
Sat, Sep 26
|Sesquicentennial Point
The Fifth Annual Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival returns to Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Enjoy food trucks, artist booths, a vibrant maker’s market, live bands, and scenic views in a creative outdoor celebration.
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
Sesquicentennial Point, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA
About the event
The Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival is an annual outdoor celebration in Lawrence, Kansas, now entering its fifth year. The event takes place in a natural amphitheater carved into the landscape, overlooking the lake and surrounding river valleys. A scenic lookout point at the top offers breathtaking sunset views, creating a truly special atmosphere as the day turns to evening.
Throughout the park, guests can enjoy food trucks, artist booths, and a vibrant maker’s market featuring handmade goods and creative work from local and regional makers. Live bands perform throughout the day and evening, with music carrying across open skies, water, and prairie views—an ideal setting for art, music, and community.
This festival is part of a five-year campaign to build a permanent outdoor amphitheater in the park, transforming this naturally perfect space into a long-term home for performances and cultural events. Each year helps strengthen the festival…
Tickets
General Admission
Experience a vibrant day of art, food, and community at the Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival in Lawrence, Kansas. Set against scenic views of Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley, this fair-style event features a curated mix of artists, handmade vendors, food trucks, and live music throughout the day. Your ticket supports local creatives and helps grow this unique regional festival experience.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
VIP Admission
Upgrade your experience with a VIP ticket to the Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival. Enjoy access to the VIP tent featuring shaded seating, tables and chairs, and some of the best views of the stage. Take a break from the crowds while still staying close to the music, art, and energy of the festival. Your VIP support helps elevate the event and bring even more to the community.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00