The Communications & Events Division operates out of the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. For questions regarding special events, contact the Special Events Division.
Events
Crafts Fairs
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department hosts several arts and crafts fairs throughout the year for exhibitors to showcase and sell their work. The list below provides the dates/times of each of LPRD’s upcoming crafts fairs. All Fairs are Free and Open to the Public.
2024 Spring Crafts Festival
Registration for the Spring Crafts Festival is officially CLOSED – please join us for the event, which will be held at Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W 27th St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4th.
Featuring handmade and commercial goods such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more from local artists and entrepreneurs!
For questions regarding this or other craft fairs, please contact the Special Events Division at prspecialevents@lawrenceks.org
2024 SummerFest Crafts How
Registration for the Summerfest Crafts Show begins Monday, APRIL 15 at 10 a.m.
Help Lawrence celebrate the Nation’s birthday at the Summerfest Crafts Show, held from 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Building 21 on Wednesday, July 3. The show will be part of a larger event for the City’s Independence Day celebration. Other activities will include live music, food trucks, kids activities, and a drone show to conclude the evening.
Featuring handmade and commercial goods such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more from local artists and entrepreneurs!
Booths for this event will be 10’ by 10’. Electricity and tables are available for an additional fee on a first-come first served basis. Electricity — $5 | Table Rental — $10 each + tax
The Lawrence Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department reserves the right to reject any exhibits. Items made from commercial kits or of a commercial nature are accepted. Jewelry exhibits will be limited. Previous booth locations are not guaranteed.
For questions regarding this or other craft fairs, please contact the Special Events Division at prspecialevents@lawrenceks.org
2024 Autumn Harvest Festival
Registration for the Autumn Harvest Festival begins Monday, APRIL 15 at 10 a.m.
Enjoy being out and about during the beautiful fall weather during the Autumn Harvest Festival! The event will be held outdoors in the City of Lawrence’s signature South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13.
Featuring handmade and commercial goods such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more from local artists and entrepreneurs!
Booths for this event will be 10’ by 10’. Electricity and tables are available for an additional fee on a first-come first served basis. Electricity — $5 | Table Rental — $10 each + tax
The Lawrence Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department reserves the right to reject any exhibits. Items made from commercial kits or of a commercial nature are accepted. Jewelry exhibits will be limited. Previous booth locations are not guaranteed.
For questions regarding this or other craft fairs, please contact the Special Events Division at prspecialevents@lawrenceks.org
2024 Holiday Extravaganza Crafts Fair
Registration for the Holiday Extravaganza Crafts Fair begins Monday, APRIL 15 at 10 a.m.
Ring in the Holiday Season with LPRD this year at the Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair! The event will be held on Saturday, December 7, at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featuring handmade and commercial goods such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more from local artists and entrepreneurs!
Booths for this event will be 10’ by 10’. Electricity and tables are available for an additional fee on a first-come first served basis. Electricity — $5 | Table Rental — $10 each + tax
The Lawrence Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department reserves the right to reject any exhibits. Items made from commercial kits or of a commercial nature are accepted. Jewelry exhibits will be limited. Previous booth locations are not guaranteed.
For questions regarding this or other craft fairs, please contact the Special Events Division at prspecialevents@lawrenceks.org
Concerts
None at this time