2026 Taste of Lawrence
Event Sponsors
Dean's List
For over 40 years, Taste of Lawrence has been held annually to honor our local educators and showcase some of our community's finest food and beverage establishments.
Always a great time, the event is aptly named as those in attendance are truly offered a taste of the Lawrence community.
Based on overwhelming survey results of 2025 attendees, Taste of Lawrence will remain later in the fall with more vendors! Here's what some 2025 attendees had to say:
►"I think the change was great!! It was not unbearably hot and there was more space for more vendors. Plus, plenty of parking!"
►"We have been attending for years. The new venue was so much more enjoyable!"
►"I felt like there was so much room for everyone and it wasn't hot. The space was perfect and excited for next year. Thank you for always making this event so fun."
►"Great Space, Great Lighting, Great Vendors. Solid footing, great parking. "
Ticket Prices - Early Bird Pricing (Tickets will go on sale Fall 2026!)
$10 Teachers/Educators
$20 Noneducator
Your ticket price includes samples from food and beverage vendors, business swag, and live entertainment & games!
*We ask that this event be 21+
Interested in becoming a sponsor or food and beverage vendor?
Contact Jared Martin at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com to learn more and reserve your spot!
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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
This event is drop in style so come and go as you please!
Location
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Open Pavilion
19th and Harper - Northside of the Fairgrounds
Fees/Admission
Tickets - Early Bird Price (Tickets will go on sale Fall 2026!)
$10 Teachers/Educators
$20 Noneducators
We appreciate your attendance and support of our fantastic educators!
*This event will occur - rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the event may be cancelled.
We will not reschedule this event and appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds*
This is a 21 and over event.
Pets/animals not allowed.
Contact Information
Jared Martin, Director of Events, The Chamber
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Printed courtesy of www.lawrencechamber.com/ – Contact the The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas for more information.
718 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044 – (785) 865-4411 – info@lawrencechamber.com