Art & Music Fest. Tickets 2025 MoonShroom & Pretend Friend W/Art Fair, Maker Market, Food & Dessert Trucks, Live Bands

The 4th Annual Great Plains Art & Music Festival

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:30 AM – Midnight

Sesquicentennial Point Park (“The Point”), Lawrence, Kansas

An art fair, a makers market, a food and dessert truck rally, and a professional music festival — all for only $20. Set on a hilltop park overlooking Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley, this one-day celebration combines creativity, flavor, and sound in one of the most beautiful settings in Kansas. Every ticket supports our nonprofit mission to build a permanent amphitheater at The Point.

Live Music on Two Stages

Main Stage

• MoonShroom — Rootsy jamgrass with cosmic folk energy and tight vocal harmonies. Since forming in 2022 they’ve shared stages with Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Railroad Earth.

• Pretend Friend — Progressive bluegrass with soulful songwriting and intricate arrangements. They’ve performed at Walnut Valley Festival, Blue Ox, and Hillberry, and opened for Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart and Yonder Mountain String Band.

• Half Tiger Half Bear — Cinematic Americana that fuses rock, folk, and heartfelt storytelling. Members bring experience from nationally touring projects and collaborations.

• Page 7 — A modern twist on reggae and rocksteady with global pop and soul accents. Members have over 100 album credits and have worked alongside Burning Spear, Toots & the Maytals, The Wailers, Luciano, and even crossover acts like 311 and No Doubt.

• Jessica Paige Band — Folk-soul power anchored by a voice that moves between grit and grace. Jessica is a three-time American Idol semi-finalist, a two-time “Best Vocalist” in Kansas City, and a featured vocalist with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.

VIP Stage

• Dames of the Dead — An all-female Grateful Dead tribute that delivers psychedelic jams and tight harmonies. Their shows honor the Dead’s legendary songbook with a bold, modern spark.

• Black Light Animals — Psychedelic soul with dark-pop mood and cinematic grooves. They’ve toured widely and shared stages with nationally recognized rock and funk acts.

• Sirens in the Suburbs — Raw punk energy blended with Midwestern soul from a Kansas City original rock band. Rapid regional momentum has followed their unapologetic live shows.

• Brody Buster — High-energy blues with blistering harmonica and guitar. Praised by B.B. King as “one of the greatest harmonica players of our time,” Buster has credits with Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Keb’ Mo’, and Lee Oskar, plus Harmonica Player of the Year at the International Blues Challenge.

Marketplace of Makers (confirmed so far 9/10/25))

• Addie’s Art — Original artworks and charcoal portrait studies that capture the human form with striking detail.

• Quinntessential Art — Hand-carved prints, framed works, and ceramics that blend whimsy with bold vision.

• Blissful Arts Collective — Jewelry, candles, teas, and natural body care created with intention and craft.

• Renéeisance Art — Watercolor and ink originals, prints, and stickers with delicate, hand-crafted charm.

• Wild June — Permanent and handmade jewelry in sterling silver and gold-filled designs.

• Village Boutique — A Lawrence staple with curated treasures, home décor, furniture, and Wild Stone Jewelry.

• Sisters in Nature — Nature-inspired paintings and journals with an interactive art-making experience. Elaine Matt and Barbara Baeuchle

• The Fairy Godcow — Custom, hand-drawn henna that turns skin into a living canvas.

• Eggimann Acres — Farmstead favorites including pickles, salsa, honey, jams, fresh bread, and totes.

• The Tie-Dye Lady — Colorful, hand-dyed clothing and accessories in every shade.

• Satalizar — Imaginative original artwork bursting with energy and vibrant color.

• b.e. nurtured — Handmade soaps, candles, and wellness goods for balanced, natural living.

• Art Glass Heart — Luminous handmade glass creations crafted with care.

• Heather Duris Art — Nature-inspired oil and acrylic paintings full of warmth and texture.

• Brian Giammasi — Abstracts in acrylic, ink, and resin, often presented in handmade frames.

• Ithenshe Designs — Traditional Native beadwork and ribbon skirts honoring cultural heritage.

• Isaac Duff — Bold original visual art from an emerging Kansas talent.

• Sippin’ Dirty — Dirty soda blends served from a vintage camper for a nostalgic twist.

• Heaven Scent by Victoria — Handmade skincare including butters, scrubs, and oils.

• Michael McJunkin — Original artworks from a distinctive local voice.

• Just Send It Disc Dyes — Custom-dyed discs for disc golfers on major brands.

• Pretty in Pink Lemonade — Fresh-to-order lemonade in multiple flavors and cider as well, with playful menu names designed to reflect the events they serve.

…and more vendors joining weekly as we build toward nearly 100 booths.

Tickets

$20 General Admission — both stages, art and maker fair, and food truck court

$50 VIP Pass — shaded VIP tent, stage-front access, reserved seating, and a free festival T-shirt while supplies last

Food, Camping, and More

Enjoy a curated mix of food and dessert trucks designed to complement each other, plus baked goods and specialty treats. Camping is available at Clinton Lake State Park with hookups, electricity, water, and shower houses.

Why It Matters

Produced by the Great Plains Emerging Arts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, the City of Lawrence, and eXplore Lawrence. Proceeds help build a permanent amphitheater at The Point.

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