Celebrate the free spirit of Kansas with independent films, live music, comedy, art and culinary pairings! This annual signature event takes place in venues across the vibrant college town of Lawrence and brings local and national audiences together for a full week of festivities.
All access passes & special hotel rates by Marriott SpringHill Suites now available at:
https://freestatefestival.org
Full Schedule & individual tickets available May 1!
Tuesday, June 24
- Welcome Reception for FSF Passholders
- The Librarians Film Screening + Community Panel with KU Libraries + Lawrence Public Library
Wednesday, June 25
- Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Film Screening
- Tribute concert led by Kirsten Paludan
Presented by the Lawrence Music Alliance
Thursday, June 26
- Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted Film Screening, Q&A and Music Performance by Swamp Dogg
Friday, June 27
- Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms
Film screening + Q&A
- An Evening with Todd Barry
Stand up Comedy Performance
Saturday, June 28
Kevin Willmott Double Feature:
- Bunker Hill Film Screening + Q&A
- Ninth Street Film Screening + Q&A
Presented by the University of Kansas Department of Film & Media Studies
- Short Film Pairings
Sunday, June 29
- Free Leonard Peltier Film Screening + Q&A
- Split Lip Rayfield: Never Make it Home Anniversary Film Screening + Q&A
In collaboration with the Kaw River Roots Festival
& more surprises still to come!
The Free State Festival is produced by the Lawrence Arts Center and made possible through programming support from community partners, grants, individual sponsorships, and YOU- our audience!
SUPPORTERS:
City of Lawrence, Explore Lawrence, Kansas Public Radio, Marriott SpringHill Suites, KU Film & Media Studies.
Support the festival:
https://freestatefestival.org/support/
Also check out other Entertainment events in Lawrence, Festivals in Lawrence, Music events in Lawrence.
