Kaw Valley Field Day 2026
Saturday, October 10th | 2pm–9PM | FREE | All Ages
Shirk Farm - 1359 N 1900 Road, Lawrence, KS 66044
SAVE THE DATE! The second annual Kaw Valley Field Day is coming to Shirk’s Farm on October 10th!
Join us for this FREE all ages celebration bringing together families, farmers, and friends to enjoy local food, music, hayrack rides, a pumpkin patch, educators, and other fall activities against the backdrop of the beautiful Kaw River Valley.
Spend the day into the evening surrounded by some of the most fertile farmland in the country.
Keep an eye out for the release of our music lineup, and other exciting announcements about the event.
Event Activities and Schedule
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Feel free to bring folding chairs and blankets for the concert
Sorry, you’ll have to leave your dogs and other furry friends at home
No outside liquor allowed- support our local beer tents and food trucks
This is out in the country- be prepared for gravel roads
We’ll be on lawns and fields- dress for it!
We’ll have ADA parking, porta-potties and will have carts to help you get around- ask the staff or volunteers if you need assistance
We’ll be going ahead rain or shine!
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2:00pm - Sunset
Start your hayrack ride to the pumpkin patch at the Southeast corner of the parking lot. Once you’ve picked your perfect pumpkin in the Juniper Hill Farms pumpkin patch, hop on a hayrack ride back to the weigh and pay station. Load your pumpkin treasures into your car and rejoin the rest of the Field Day activities! 50% of all pumpkin sales will be donated to the Save Our Soil Kaw Valley Foundation. (Sponsored by Juniper Hill Farms)
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We Can’t do this Alone
Your generous gift will help protect the irreplaceable natural resource of the Kaw Valley for future generations. Your donation may be tax deductible, pending final IRS approval.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Kaw Valley Field Day!
