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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. 
  • 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.

order INDOOR STAGE ADMISSION to attend the KANSas fair!

Register Now

FREE STAGES 

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!

 

View The Kansas Schedule

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. 
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!

View The Kansas Schedule

 

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 Buffalo 
Stumpy’s Smoked Cheese 
JB’s Tacos 
Kona Ice 
Heritage Pies
Archibowls
BBQ Roll n’ Smoke
(Food must be purchased by attendees)

Get Access to Additional Workshops with an Indoor Stage Admission Pass

ORDER INDOOR STAGE ADMISSION

INDOOR STAGE ADMISSION INCLUDES: 

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!

FULL STAGE SCHEDULE

Don’t miss out! Save by pre-ordering your Indoor Stage Admission Pass today!

REGISTER NOW

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

MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR Hands-On Workshops

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!

Get your passes

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.

View the Kansas Exhibitor and Sponsor List

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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.

 

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.

Mother Earth News Fair has partnered with Stay22 to provide you with all available accommodations (hotels, Airbnbs, hostels, etc.) at the lowest price online. This pricing is equal or better than what you’ll find on any discount travel or hotel website. Book directly from the map below!

 

Find Your Way

Get the layout of the venue, and find your favorite stage and exhibitors before you go to the FAIR.

View the Kansas FAIR Map

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