Celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Summerfest! Join us on Saturday, July 4th from 4PM–10PM at the Douglas County Fairgrounds (2120 Harper Street – Main Grounds & Building 21) for an unforgettable evening of fun, with food trucks, family entertainment, and a drone show to end the evening! Lawrence Music Alliance is sponsoring live performances by Making Movies, Kelley Hunt and The 5, Heavy Petty, The Yards, Bryan Hicks/Ven Bergdall Duo, and No Bow Tie! Learn more about the performing artists below.

Making Movies

Making Movies is the Latin Grammy–nominated group led by Enrique Chi — born in Santiago, Panamá, and raised in the American Midwest — forging a sound guided by tradition, yet unmistakably its own. Live performances are anchored in the rich rhythmic traditions of Panamá and delivered with the force of a psychedelic rock show. At the…