08/14/2026
Looks like a great time!!
Art, music, food and the sweeping beauty of the Kansas landscape come together at the 5th Annual Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival!
Spend an unforgettable day at Sesquicentennial Point Park, one of Lawrence’s most beautiful outdoor settings, with lake and valley views toward Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River valley.
Explore a thoughtfully curated regional marketplace featuring original artists, independent makers, specialty food producers and distinctive creative businesses. Meet the people behind the work, shop for one-of-a-kind art and handcrafted goods, discover emerging makers, and enjoy delicious food and drinks throughout the day.
Four outstanding bands will fill the park with an exciting range of live music:
Legerdemain — steel-pan-led fusion blending jazz, funk, world music and adventurous progressive sounds with vivid rhythmic energy.
DaNoyze featuring Kenny Watson Jr. — groove-heavy fusion-funk and R&B with jazz freedom, neo-soul warmth and high-energy improvisation.
The Midland Band — adventurous 1970s-inspired jazz-rock and progressive rock with fiery improvisation, intricate musicianship and danceable jams.
Rhythm Republic featuring Stanley Sheldon — vibrant Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz driven by irresistible rhythms, rich percussion and exceptional musicianship.
Come for the art, stay for the music, enjoy the food and experience a vibrant regional festival surrounded by the natural beauty of the Kansas landscape.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:30 AM–9:00 PM
Sesquicentennial Point Park | Lawrence, Kansas
Admission $10. Kids 15 and under free.
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