County Fair Guide

Douglas County Fair

Lawrence, Kansas

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Typical Month

July

Duration

6 days

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Size

medium

About Douglas County Fair

The Douglas County Fair in Lawrence 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.

What to Expect

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.

Visitor Tips

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.

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