May 3, 2026
Hosted by the Lawrence Public Library in partnership with Anamcara Press, Kansas Author’s Club and the Raven Bookstore, this community celebration brings together books, poetry, live music, Free State beer and food from the Mad Greek all in one unforgettable day.
-Join us for 50 local and regional authors selling their work
-20+ poets performing outside
-Keynote Prose Talk at the Raven with Sci-fi author Chris McKitterik
-Keynote Poetry talk at LPL with Huascar Media
-Witty poetry with Will Averill outdoors at LPL
-Children’s authors & activities inside at LPL
-Live music on the LPL lawn
Whether you’re a reader, writer, music love or just here for the beer and good vibes this is your chance to celebrate Lawrence’s vibrant writing community.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and come raise a book and a glass with us!
