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Arts & Events August 2, 2026 - 2:01 pm

What to expect at Vinland Fair 2026

by Maya Smith

The Vinland Fair will kick off this week for three days of old-fashioned fun with homemade pie, tractor pulls, a pet parade and more. 

Arts & Events August 1, 2025 - 11:56 am

What to expect at Vinland Fair 2025

by Lawrence Times

The 2025 Vinland Fair is gearing up for another year of tractor pulls, nail-driving contests and homemade pie, all in the name of celebrating small-town life.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 7, 2025 - 11:12 am

Douglas County events selected for first round of new grants

by Lawrence Times

Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.

Arts & Events July 31, 2023 - 2:43 pm

Old-timey Vinland Fair to bring food and fun this week

by Chansi Long

Brenna Hawley-Craig is ready for some pie. She’ll have her fill this week at the Vinland Fair, a free, three-day event featuring a tractor pull, field day races, a talent show, live bands — and lots of homemade pie. 

Arts & Events August 4, 2022 - 12:31 am

Vinland Fair to return with free, old-fashioned fun

by Chansi Long

The Vinland Fair is a free, 3-day event featuring old-fashioned activities such as scarecrow building, nail driving, hay bale throwing and tractor pulling — and, oh, the pies.

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