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Lawrence food calendar
What is in season in Lawrence, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Lawrence
The best of January: The Burger Stand burger, Pie at Ladybird Diner and Lawrence Restaurant Week.
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
On the calendar
- Lawrence Restaurant Weekmid January
Specials at dozens of local restaurants and bars (Jan. 15 to 25, 2026).
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Lawrence
The best of February: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Lawrence
The best of March: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Lawrence
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: The Burger Stand burger, Pie at Ladybird Diner and Lawrence Farmers Market season.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
On the calendar
- Lawrence Farmers Market season
Opens April 11, 2026, its 50th season.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Lawrence
Peak seasonThe best of May: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Plan around
- KU commencementspring
Graduation weekend fills hotels and restaurants.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Lawrence
Peak seasonThe best of June: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Lawrence
The best of July: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Lawrence
The best of August: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Lawrence
Peak seasonThe best of September: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Plan around
- KU football weekendshome football Saturdays
Downtown and hotels fill; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Lawrence
Peak seasonThe best of October: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Plan around
- KU football weekendshome football Saturdays
Downtown and hotels fill; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Lawrence
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
In season
- Lawrence Farmers MarketSaturdays, April to November
824 New Hampshire St., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; its 50th season in 2026.
Apr–Nov
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Plan around
- KU football weekendshome football Saturdays
Downtown and hotels fill; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Lawrence
The best of December: The Burger Stand burger and Pie at Ladybird Diner.
Eat it now
- The Burger Stand burgerall year
At the Casbah on Mass Street.
- Pie at Ladybird Dinerall year
Best of Lawrence 2025 for pie.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.