the 2023 MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR
in Lawrence, Kansas
Discover new skills or expand your existing ones at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Lawrence, Kansas, April 29-30, 2023 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds!
This is a unique opportunity to interact with some of the most sought-after experts in the world of sustainability. Come ready with your questions and look forward to learning something new – directly from the source!
April 29-30, 2023 – Douglas County Fairgrounds
Bring your family to a fun-filled sustainable lifestyle event and discover new skills!
- Dozens of FREE workshops from the leading authorities on sustainability and rural lifestyles
- Large eco-friendly marketplace | Click here for a list of exhibitors.Â
- Live Music
- Livestock Exhibits
- Food Trucks
- Garden Tours by Douglas County Master Gardeners
- Spinning Demos all weekend
- Electric Vehicle Showcase
- SHINNOVA SOLAR Demos sponsored
- Mill Iron V Sheds sponsored
- Check out a variety of shelters: Chicken Coops, Greenhouses, Sheds, and Cabins
GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE!
This is a unique opportunity to interact with some of the most sought-after experts in the world of sustainability. Come ready with your questions and look forward to learning something new – directly from the source!
Attend dozens of FREE workshops on the Countryside, Natural Building & Energy, and Kids Treehouse stages.
FREE STAGESÂ
KIDS TREEHOUSE
Junior Poultry Scientist: Nest Box Building
DIY Bubbling Bath Bombs
Homemade Playdough: Colored with Herbal Powders
AND MORE!
COUNTRYSIDE STAGE
The Truth About Food Deserts: Rural and Urban
Achieving Food Sovereignty
Grow More, Work Less: Expert Tips for Your Vegetable Garden
Simplify Your Homestead Plan
Natural Beekeeping
AND MORE!
NATURAL BUILDING & ENERGY STAGE
Build a Wood Fired Pizza Oven from Your Own Dirt
Find Better Ways to Filter the Air, Soil, and Water Growing with Two-wheel Tractors: Small-scale Equipment and Innovative Techniques
AND MORE!
MOTHER EARTH NEWS BOOKSTORE
Find hundreds of Mother Earth News recommended books and products geared toward getting you on the path to wiser living. Pick up books by your favorite Fair speakers and get them signed!
SATURDAY
12:30-1:00 p.m.Â
Zach Loeks
Janice Cox
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Bevin Cohen
Leah Webb
SUNDAY
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ira Wallace
Janice Cox
12:30-1:00 p.m.
Bevin Cohen
Crystal Stevens
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Leah Webb
Pam Dawling
Zach Loeks
Purchase an Indoor Stage Admission pass and get a 20% Off Bookstore coupon!
ENTERTAINMENT
Music by Americana House | Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Music by Mathew Mulnix Sunday | Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zydeco Tougeau with Busker Festival | Sunday 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FOOD TRUCKS
Dry Creek BuffaloÂ
Stumpy’s Smoked CheeseÂ
JB’s TacosÂ
Kona IceÂ
Heritage Pies
Archibowls
BBQ Roll n’ Smoke
(Food must be purchased by attendees)
Want More?
In addition to all the FREE activities listed above, you can expand your knowledge with an Indoor Stage Admission Pass and Hands-On Workshop Tickets.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING!
Goat Health 101 | Hands-on Workshop
Living an Herbal Life: Crafting Teas, Tinctures, and Oils | Hands-on Workshop
Honey and Beebread: Superfoods from the Hive | Hands-on Workshop
Let’s Create Herbal Tea and Herbal Infusions | Hands-on Workshop
Garden Herbs and Flowers for Health and Beauty | Hands-on Workshop
Become a Beekeeper | Hands-On Demo
Backyard Poultry Processing | Hands-On Workshop | Saturday
Backyard Poultry Processing | Hands-On Workshop | Sunday
DIY Farm Tools | Hands-On Workshop
SPACE IS LIMITED!Â
(These are special, intensive DIY workshops with more teacher-to-student access. A separate registration is required.)
Get Access to Additional Workshops with an Indoor Stage Admission Pass
INDOOR STAGE ADMISSION INCLUDES:Â
MOTHER EARTH NEWS STAGE
Beautiful Lavender
Seven Steps to Homesteading
Feeding Alternatives for Small Livestock: A Practical Approach
AND MORE!
SEED SWAP SOCIAL
Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The MOTHER EARTH NEWS Stage
This event will include seed-saving stories.Don’t miss out on this great chance to learn about seed-saving in a friendly environment hosted by experts, and pick up some seeds of your own!
REAL FOOD STAGE STAGE
Meat Matters! How to Raise Meat Birds Successfully
Let’s Talk Tomatoes: America’s Favorite Fruit
Using Garden Herbs in the Kitchen
AND MORE!
ORGANIC GARDEN STAGE
Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers
10 Crucial Steps Most Organic Gardeners Forget About Feeding the Soil
AND MORE!
GRIT STAGE
Farm Woodlot Management
The Truth About Food Deserts: Rural and Urban
Achieving Food Sovereignty
AND MORE!
Don’t miss out! Save by pre-ordering your Indoor Stage Admission Pass today!
Explore Ways to save money and live efficiently
Mother Earth News has been helping folks live simpler, more meaningful lives since the magazine was launched – nearly 50 years ago. No matter your personal interests you know you can count on Mother’s quality workshops for field-tested, country-honed guidance that will set you free – and put money in your pocket!
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TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Our hands-on and extended workshops are one of our most popular attractions! For an additional fee, you can register to take part in these limited engagements aimed at fostering practical, money-saving skillsets. The best way to learn is by doing, and our nationally renowned experts will show you how. Topics run the gamut. Create your own sourdough starter, learn expert hand-spinning techniques, explore DIY fermentation with miso, and more!
Finally There’s a Better Way to Find Homesteading Products
The Mother Earth News Fair provides you a rare opportunity: a living and breathing marketplace where you can interact with exhibitors, authors, and innovators whose passion for what they do is matched only by their authority in the industry. Our exhibitors are ready and willing to demo and discuss a vast array of products that will help you live better. Now you can shop the latest sustainable products, compare prices, witness demos, and take advantage of exclusive deals and incentives – all in one place.
until the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR!
WHEN AND WHERE
LAWRENCE, KAN. MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR
DATES
APRIL 29-30, 2023
Saturday, April 29, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Douglas County Fairgrounds
2120 Harper St,
Lawrence, KS 66046
GET DIRECTIONS USING GOOGLE MAPS
From Kansas City:
Travel I-35 S. Follow I-35 S and KS-10 W to E 23rd St in Wakarusa. Exit from KS-10 W. Continue on E 23rd St to your destination in Lawrence.
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