Great Plains Art & Music Festival
Sat. Sep. 6th, 2025 Lawrence, KS.
Artists, Original Handmade Vendors, Food & Dessert Trucks, Live Music, Bounce Houses and More...
Join us at 'THE POINT': Sesquicentennial Point Park 1333 E. 902 Rd. Lawrence, KS. 66044 (right by Mutt Run Dog Off Leash Park 1330 E. 902 RD, 66044, just befofore Clinton Lake Dam) where picturesque views of Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley await.
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🎉 Join us at the Great Plains Art & Music Festival in Lawrence, Kansas at Sesquicentennial Point Park(“The Point”) on September 6th, 2025! 🎨🛍️
This year's event features a Handmade Vendor & Art Fair, food trucks, bounce houses with waterslides, inflatable games, and live music all day long and into the night! 🎶
🌞 Daytime Fun (11 AM - 4 PM):
- Free entry
- $12 for all-you-can-bounce wristbands
- Perfect for families!
🌜**Evening Party (4 PM - Midnight):
- $20 tickets on sale now
- Family-friendly music turns into a lively mix of metal, punk, hip-hop, and EDM 🎸🎤
- Camping available next door at Clinton Lake State Park (electricity, water, and shower house included)
Sponsored by Guitarma for their fifth anniversary, Unmistakably Lawrence and the Great Plains Emerging Arts Project—dedicated to building an amphitheater at The Point.
Supporting this festival helps fund an amphitheater at the lake, dozens of artists and performers, and ensures the festival's future in Lawrence! 💪
🔊 Volunteers wanted and vendor booth spaces are available. Don’t forget your swimsuit as KC Fun Squad is bringing the inflatables! 🌊
We are open to anyone interested in selling adult beverages. 🍻
Help us make this event a lasting tradition! Lawrence deserves an amphitheater and we already have this fantastic festival with parking for thousands of people! 🎉
Please share with your friends and help build something Lawrence can be proud of!
Keep scrolling for a full description of this event. Explore our website's menu to discover the lineup, watch drone footage of the park and its location, learn more about our nonprofit, and find out about our plans to build an amphitheater at the Point and much more!
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Purchase Music Festival Tickets
$20 General Admit
4 PM-LATE
$40 VIP Admit
INCLUDES T-SHIRT!
Prepare for a thrilling day of music at the festival! It kicks off with Marilyn Brie’s soulful acoustic performance, followed by Winters and Wallace, who will enchant with their rich, interactive alternative songwriting. Pauly Kidd brings high-energy hip-hop and R&B, joined by hype man Fat Phil for an interactive dance-filled experience. Next, 3LADE delivers high-energy pop with infectious melodies, creating unforgettable moments.
Spectrum will captivate with their experimental fusion of rock, blues, jazz, and modern hip-hop. Reagan Zagan follows with her avant-garde bluegrass and alternative Americana, showcasing dynamic banjo skills and emotive vocals and then Lonnie Fisher brings an eclectic mix of roots, rock, goth, punk, and indie pop with evocative lyrics.
JonTomKnuff will guide you through a profound journey of evocative poetry, while Elysium Nights fuses hip-hop and indie pop with soulful vocals and infectious beats. Alan Wayne the Praday and Zee Underground will deliver their energetic hip-hop set blending powerful lyricism with with Zee's vocals, followed by Chu-Cho (Duron Ortega), who blends DIY box mix and talkbox with traditional hip-hop for a unique, high-energy performance. The Stacys close the afternoon with an electrifying mix of blues, grunge, and psychedelic rock.
As evening falls, the festival transitions into a special headlining set sponsored by Guitarma, a locally-owned guitar-focused music store in downtown Lawrence, celebrating its fifth anniversary. Guitarma has curated an incredible lineup featuring the intense post-hardcore of Common Room, the raw punk rock of Red Kate, and the powerful punk rock sound of Second Chance. Guitarma’s sponsorship brings these standout acts to the stage for an unforgettable performance, showcasing their commitment to supporting great music and the local community.
The night continues with DJ Cynsere spinning legendary sets, followed by 93 & Alive, featuring ATM, Jade Haa, BLVCKLIGHT, and Flex The Drummer for an electrifying hip-hop experience. Botz&Bandz will deliver pulsating EDM beats, keeping the crowd in euphoria. Finally, DJ Savage Habits closes the festival with his high-energy trap set, ensuring the dance floor stays active until the very end.
Don’t miss this action-packed day of diverse and unforgettable musical performances!
Purchase "All You Can Bounce" Tickets
Get ready for nonstop fun with our *All-You-Can-Bounce* ticket—your exclusive pass to the Bounce House area! To access this area, you must purchase the *All-You-Can-Bounce* ticket, which gives you unlimited access to the obstacle course, inflatable games, and waterslides (weather permitting). Tickets are $12 on the day of the event, but you can save by purchasing in advance online for just $10. Don’t miss your chance for endless bouncing fun!
Simply scan the QR code OR CLICK IT BELOW to visit KC FUN SQUAD’s website and conveniently purchase your Bounce House tickets for the event. You'll also be redirected to sign your child's waiver all in one easy step!
Unleash Your Inner Artist at the Great Plains Art and Music Festival 2024
Join Us for the Third Annual Great Plains Art and Music Festival!
Sponsored by Guitarma for their 5th-year anniversary celebration and eXplore Lawrence; Unmistakably Lawrence!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
📍 Location: Sesquicentennial Point Park, Clinton Lake, Lawrence, Kansas (6228 W. 27th St, Lawrence, KS 66047)
Experience the magic of the Great Plains Art and Music Festival, a vibrant celebration set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sesquicentennial Point Park, overlooking Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable day filled with art, music, food, and fun for the entire family!
Event Schedule:
- 11 AM - 4 PM: Free public entry and parking.
- Post-4 PM: Transition to a lively music festival (Advance Tickets $20 general admission, $40 VIP, $25/$50 day of show)
- Festival Ends: 11:30 PM
Food:
- Tacos La Chona and Nunez Foods (Mexican)
- Eat Schmidt (American)
- Cooter Brand BBQ
Desserts:
- Sweet Sylvie’s
- Carnival Cravings
- Fantastic Farms Freeze-Dried Candy
- Snowball Island Shaved Ice
Drinks:
- Adult Beverages: Exclusively by Willcott Brewing Company, featuring custom brewed craft beers and a selection of Kansas wines.
Kids' Activities:
- Bounce Houses and Obstacle Course: Provided by KC Fun Squad, featuring 6-8 bounce houses, including a toddler-only house and water slides (bring your swimsuit!). The bounce houses and water slides will stay up for the night-time guests! Inflatable games like basketball, archery, axe throwing, soccer, Connect Four, and Giant Jenga, plus a 60' obstacle course. All this excitement for just $12 for all-you-can-bounce ($10 in advance). VIEW MANY OF THE SLIDES HERE: https://kcfunsquad.com/
Festival Attractions:
- Art and Handmade Vendor Fair: Explore 65 artist and unique handmade vendor booths.
- Baked Goods: Vendors selling everything from pickles and honey to brownies, cakes, muffins, and more.
- Live Music: Enjoy a diverse range of live music throughout the day and into the night, featuring every genre from singer-songwriter and metal to rock 'n' roll, rap, electronic music, DJs, multi-genre vocalists, and avant-garde bluegrass: view the lineup and band descriptions here: https://www.greatplainsfest.com/lineup2024
- Camping, Boating, and Recreation: Just across the road, Clinton State Park offers RV and tent camping, cabins, boating, and more, with reserved spots that include running water, electricity, and shower houses (reserveamerica.com). Nearby, Clinton Marina provides options for renting a pontoon boat or a slip for the day. For golf enthusiasts, Eagle Bend Golf Course is also nearby for a round of golf. Mutt Run Dog Off Leash Park is also next-door complete with a secret hidden waterfall (Wilkey Waterfall). Note: No dogs allowed on festival grounds.
- Downtown Lawrence: Features an amazing array of boutiques, shops, and restaurants, offering premier shopping with a small-town feel in a classic historic setting.
Important Information:
- No Cash: No cash will be accepted at the gate or at the alcohol vendor. Attendees can pay with Venmo or Card.
- Ticket Purchases: Tickets to the paid portion of the event can be purchased online on our website in advance or on the day of the show at the entrance.
- What to Bring: Attendees should bring a camping chair and comfortable shoes. A complete list of what you can and cannot bring is provided below.
- Evening Portion: The evening portion of the event is not suitable for kids but they are allowed. See the festival lineup in the menu of this website to get a feel for the bands' styles of music.
Ticket Information:
- Free Entry: From 11 AM to 4 PM.
- Paid Entry: After 4 PM, tickets cost $20 in advance ($25 on the day of the event) and $40 for VIP tickets in advance ($50 on the day of the event).
- VIP Perks: VIP tickets include access to the VIP tent, a folding chair, and a festival-themed T-shirt.
Support the Festival:
The free portion of the festival is supported by our partner nonprofit, Great Plains Emerging Arts Project, dedicated to enhancing community arts and building an amphitheater at Sesquicentennial Point. Your donations help sustain the festival and support these future plans. Consider donating or becoming a sponsor. [Link to donate](https://www.greatplainsfest.com/donate). To sponsor, email producer@greatplainsfest.com.
Vendor Information:
- Application Deadline has been extended to: Sep. 15th, 2024 or until we sell out the last ten spaces still available as of Aug 10th, 2024
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What You Can Bring:
- Acceptable Items:
- Lawn chairs
- Stadium seats
- Blankets
- Coolers (must remain in vehicle)
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Water bottles
- Umbrellas
- External chargers
- Fun and games
Non-Acceptable Items:
- Pets (except service animals)
- Alcohol (no outside alcohol allowed)
- Glass containers
- Fireworks
- Firearms, knives, weapons of any kind
- Illegal substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
- Electronic scooters, skateboards, or vehicles (except those needed for accessibility reasons)
- Tents or semi-permanent structures
- Aerosols (except for sunscreen)
- Banners and signs
- Laser pointers
- Drones
- Noisemaking devices (personal radios, airhorns, boomboxes, Bluetooth devices, etc.)
Donate Now
Discover how you can make a difference in Lawrence, KS by donating to the Great Plains Emerging Arts Project, the non-profit partner of the Great Plains Art & Music Festival. Your support will help fund the free portion of the festival, ensuring it remains accessible to everyone—a significant effort that requires substantial resources. Additionally, your donation will contribute to our goal of building an amphitheater at Sesquicentennial Point Park, overlooking Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley.
Sponsor the Festival
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the festival. If you have not already spoken with Tom Pfeiler or Aaron Marmon please email producer@greatplainsfest.com or call Tom at 785-521-3347 to build a relationship with the festival!
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"The Great Plains Art and Music Festival last fall was pure magic! The stunning environment, with the lake and valley, added an enchanting touch to the event. The talent showcased in the music, art, and vendor booths was exceptional. Can't wait to experience it again!"