Freestatecon | Con Atlas | RMN

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Freestatecon

Small, creator-centric one-day comic book show in Lawrence featuring about 20 regional comic creators plus dealers of comics, toys and merchandise; it grew out of the Free State Freecon started in 2006.

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Comics and pop culture · Lawrence, KS

Freestatecon is a comic and pop culture convention in Lawrence, Kansas, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed
When
Last held Sat, Sept 12, 2026; next dates TBA
Early-to-mid September Saturday
10am-5pm
Where
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21 (Flory Meeting Hall)
2110 Harper St, Bldg 21
Lawrence, KS 66046 · Douglas County
Directions
Badges
Single day $5 adults (until 3pm)
Ages 13 and under free
Organized by
Fancon Central (formerly KC Fancon)
Local business
20th year in 2025 (roots in 2006)
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Around 20 regional comic creators for sketches and autographs
  • Adult admission $5; kids 13 and under free
  • Show-exclusive T-shirts
  • comics
  • creator-focused
  • one-day
  • low-cost
  • sketches and autographs

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (completed)

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Guests

  • Kerry Callen
  • Kevin Mellon
  • Buster Moody
  • Ed Bickford
  • Ed Lavallee
  • Jason Hurley
  • Travis Fox
  • Daniel Spottswood
  • Sara Rude-McCune

Programming

  • Creator sketches and autographs
  • Dealer room

Plan your visit

Parking
Free all day

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.