On the Midway
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of one of Kansas's most culturally vibrant communities.
Before You Go
Lawrence is the seat of Douglas County and home to the University of Kansas — the city has a unique history as the center of "Bleeding Kansas" border war violence before the Civil War, and the university gives it an intellectual and cultural character.
What to Know
In Lawrence, the Douglas County Fair is a six-day late-July celebration in the home county of the University of Kansas, drawing visitors from Lawrence and the surrounding agricultural communities.
Heading to Douglas County Fair?
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