2026 Festival Visitor Guide | Music, Parking, Vendor Map and Booth Directory

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Sesquicentennial Point Park • 1333 E 902 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047

Gates open at 11:30 AM. Live music runs from noon to 8 PM. Spend the day with original artists and makers, food, five performances and a view across Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley. This guide has the set times, parking directions, numbered booth directory and useful site information.

Food truck update: Black Iron Eatery, the barbecue food truck, had to withdraw due to an emergency and will not be at the festival.

At a glance

Admission is $10 in advance through September 25 or $12 on festival day, plus applicable taxes and ticket fees. Kids 15 and under get in free. Reentry is allowed. Bring a folding chair or picnic blanket and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes with traction for the sloping grass. Tickets: https://www.greatplainsfest.org/tickets

Music and aerial arts

11:30 AM — Gates and vendor market open.

Noon–1 PM — LegerDemain: steel pan jazz, blues, rock and world music.

2–3 PM — DaNoyze featuring Kenny Watson Jr.: fusion funk, R&B, jazz and neo soul.

4–5 PM — The Midland Band: 1970s inspired progressive rock, jazz fusion and funk.

5:30–6 PM — Brian Baggett: solo acoustic guitar with rock energy and jazz sophistication.

7–8 PM — Rhythm Republic featuring Stanley Sheldon: Afro Cuban Latin jazz. Inspired Aerial Arts performs beside the stage during the final set near sunset.

Set times may shift if weather or other conditions require it.

Parking and getting around

General parking is in the freshly mowed hayfield below the park. Wheelchair accessible parking, motorcycle parking and bicycle parking are in the upper park parking lot. Follow the signs and tell the parking team which area you need. The image below shows the field parking arrangement; band and vendor areas are separate from general parking.

The festival is on a natural hillside with uneven and sloping grass, which can be slick after rain. The upper lot is closer to the entrance. An accessible portable restroom is planned near the sidewalk at the upper grounds. Ask a volunteer for the clearest route or assistance.

Numbered vendor map

The numbered map matches the directory below. Booths 1–23 run along the upper rows; 24–46 sit below them; 47–66 continue around the lower side. Vehicle spaces are F1–F4. Booth 24R is a reserve behind Leaf & Sky, not a separate vendor.

Food, drinks and pantry finds

Food truck update: Black Iron Eatery, the barbecue food truck, had to withdraw due to an emergency and will not be at the festival. See the current food and drink vendors below.

Booth 3-4 — SMR BBQ LLC: Barbecue sauces and dry rubs.

Booth 5 — Wild Ivy Herb Farm: Herbal teas, dried herbs, vinegars and handmade body care.

Booth 6 — Let’s Jam: Small batch fruit jams.

Booth 7 — Salt & Sky: Spice blends, rubs, dessert dips and drink mixes.

Booth 8 — The Cozy Crumb Bakery: Cinnamon rolls, breads, pies, cookies and other baked treats.

Booth 9 — Pjs Cakes & Soda: Specialty sodas, lemonade, mini desserts and cake pops.

Booth 10 — TWIST OF TASTE: Native American food.

Booth 11 — Al Awda Kunafa: Fresh kunafa and cold beverages.

Booth 12 — Buck's Honey Bee Company: Local honey, honeycomb, beeswax candles and body care.

Booth F1 — The Original Fresh Squeezed Lemonade: Fresh squeezed lemonade.

Booth F3 — Corona's Elotes: Elotes, corn cups, nachos and TostiElote.

Booth F4 — Conchis Cuisine: Food truck; menu details to be announced.

Fields & Ivy Brewery provides alcohol service. Conchis Cuisine is at vehicle space F4, between Corona's Elotes and Sweet Grass Design.

Art, makers and other vendors

Booth 1 — Joey's Heirlooms and Fiber: Knit and crochet wearable art, hats, bags and dreamcatchers.

Booth 2 — Soggy Bottom Hemp: Hemp derived body care and specialty products.

Booth 13 — LKHoppes: Functional pottery with detailed surface designs.

Booth 14 — Viking Custom Creation: Wooden baskets, trays, stands, games and seasonal decor.

Booth 15 — Ink My Things: Hand burned and painted hats.

Booth 16 — Idolize Jewelry: Handmade beaded and stone jewelry.

Booth 17 — Coal Creek Forge: Blacksmith made goods.

Booth 18 — Beads by mackenzie: Native handmade goods and beadwork.

Booth 19 — AYAM Africa: Handmade African jewelry.

Booth 20-21 — Adamant Behavior Custom Apparel: Tie dye and embroidered apparel, hats and artwork.

Booth 22-23 — Drygulch Leatherworks/ Rebel Outdoors: Handmade leather goods and official festival merchandise.

Booth 24 — Leaf & Sky: Botanical art on home goods and stationery, plus bee and bird houses.

Booth 25 — Brushes Down Watercolors: Original watercolor paintings.

Booth 26 — Lone Star Roots Photography: Landscape photography.

Booth 27 — PumfordPots Pottery: Handmade pottery.

Booth 28 — The Witch and The Geek: Handmade ceramicware.

Booth 29 — Drunken Woodchuck Design: Wooden drink dispensers and candles.

Booth 30 — Heather Eslinger: Ceramic vessels and nature inspired sculpture.

Booth 31 — Meadow + Larke Silver Co: Sterling silver and stone jewelry.

Booth 32 — Classy Lady Jewels/ Suzanne Conger, Wire Jewelry Artist: One of a kind wire jewelry.

Booth 33 — K & Js Glitz and Glam: Handmade jewelry and suncatchers.

Booth 34 — CAT Designs Jewelry & Gifts: Jewelry and miniatures.

Booth 35 — Pieces All Together: Crocheted wearables, home decor and accessories.

Booth 36 — Bearded Barrel Company: Home decor and barware made from reclaimed barrels.

Booth 37 — Alexandria Whitney Art: Earrings, bookmarks and keychains.

Booth 38 — The Copper Crystal Cabinet: Jewelry.

Booth 39 — A Touch of Spark: Custom fitted permanent jewelry.

Booth 40 — Midwest Daisy Candles: Hand poured soy candles.

Booth 41 — Weaver's Engraving and wood creations: Engraved gifts and wood creations.

Booth 42 — Steph's Soaps & Stuff: Handmade soaps, bath bombs and body care.

Booth 43 — Melissa’s Magical Magnets & More: Hand painted mini magnets and handmade jewelry.

Booth 44 — Cassie's Resin: Resin pieces and preserved flowers.

Booth 45 — Rachel Ross Pottery: Ceramic cups, mugs and earrings.

Booth 46 — Luna Lou KC: Bath and body care and home decor.

Booth 47 — Winding Oak Gift Co: Handmade pottery and sewn bowl cozies.

Booth 48 — Flora & Feather Farms: Handmade quilts and embroidered gifts.

Booth 49 — Spiral Farms: Halloween and fall decor.

Booth 50 — jewerybyhand66: Minerals, gems and handmade jewelry.

Booth 51 — Everbloom Flower Farm: Locally grown flowers, floral crafts and bath products.

Booth 52 — Studio Cat Design: Functional pottery for the home.

Booth 53 — Wood Chopper: Wooden cutting boards, serving pieces and fall decor.

Booth 54 — MHK Clay Collective: Pottery from a collective of makers.

Booth 55 — Michael Lee Heron: Art prints, shirts and stickers.

Booth 56 — Nothingamonth Studio: Paintings, prints, postcards and stickers.

Booth 57 — Sagehorne Manor: Original art, handspun yarn and fiber creations.

Booth 58 — Sarawr Art: Art prints, originals, postcards and stickers.

Booth 59 — Spirit voyage native arts: Arkansas quartz and brookite crystals and sage bundles.

Booth 60 — The Zen Zone: Origami art, flowers, games and mobiles.

Booth 61 — Triple S Leather and Metal Works: Copper jewelry, metal art, buckles and mohair cinches.

Booth 62 — Tallow by Rauch Family Farm: Tallow body care and natural remedies.

Booth 63 — Brady 'Bites': Homemade dog treats and dog themed crafts.

Booth 64 — Amethystine Amphibians: Ethically made taxidermy and reptile and amphibian specimens.

Booth 65 — Thunderhall Forge: Custom forged knives and medieval inspired items.

Booth 66 — Loops By Lolo: Vendor products to be announced.

Booth F2 — Sweet Grass Design: Mobile engraving trailer.

Vendor attendance and offerings can change. Ask a festival volunteer if a booth has moved.

Rain and festival rules

This is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Light rain can make the grass muddy or slippery. Bring a rain layer and shoes with grip, and watch the festival website and official social channels for any day of changes. For thunder or dangerous weather, follow staff instructions if music is paused or the grounds are cleared. Do not shelter under tents or trees during lightning.

No pets except service animals. No weapons, outside alcohol or coolers. Tickets are nonrefundable under the stated rain or shine policy. Any delay, postponement or cancellation will be announced by the festival.

For questions before the event, email producer@greatplainsfest.org. Great Plains Emerging Arts Project produces the festival and supports the Lawrence Civic Amphitheater Project at The Point.