Join us for a week of films, music, comedy, art and community from
June 24-29 in beautiful Lawrence, Kansas!

Film selections include:
– The Librarians in partnership with KU Libraries & Lawrence Public Library
– Janis Ian: Breaking Silence + Live Music Tribute
– Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted + Performance by Swamp Dogg
– Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms
– A Kevin Willmott Double Feature: Ninth Street & The Battle for Bunker Hill
– Free Leonard Peltier
– Split Lip Rayfield: Never Make it Home
In collaboration with the Kaw River Roots Split Lip Rayfield
30th Anniversary Celebration

Performance & Event Highlights include:
– Stand up comedy by Todd Barry
– Music Performance by Swamp Dogg
– Short film and culinary pairings
– Pass-holder happy hours
– Hot Dogs for Breakfast: Art, Dogs & Conversation with Jeff Eaton
– Janis Ian tribute performance helmed by Kirsten Paludan
In collaboration with the Lawrence Music Alliance

The Free State Festival is produced by the Lawrence Arts Center and made possible through programming support from community partners, the City of Lawrence, Explore Lawrence, the University of Kansas Department of Film and Media Studies, and media support from Kansas Public Radio.

Book your stay with a special rate at the Marriott Spring Hill Suites

BOOK YOUR STAY

All Access Festival Pass –The BEST way to fest!

Early Bird Price: $130 (Through May 31)
Regular Price: $150

BUY PASSES 

• Includes admission to all film screenings, events, and receptions
• Passholders will be admitted to events prior to individual ticket holders once doors open for the event.
• Passholders must be present 30 minutes before show time with their pass on hand to guarantee admission. Late arrivals will be admitted on a space-available basis.
• Passes will be available for pick up at the Lawrence Arts Center front desk (940 New Hampshire St.) starting Monday, June 24, 12pm.