KU Memorial Unions to host 3rd Annual KU Sip & Shop
Media Contact: Mikayla Leader, Program Coordinator, 785-864-7469, programs@ku.edu
January 14, 2026 — LAWRENCE, KAN: The Kansas Memorial Unions is thrilled to host the 3rd annual Sip & Shop on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm in the Kansas Union.
Over 50 vendors will be showcasing their unique talents at this one-day event. All ages are invited to join us and explore vendors from northeast Kansas and the surrounding area for hand-crafted items. Light refreshments will be available for sale as a fundraiser for The Big Event at KU, a large community service organization. KJHK 90.7 FM, a student run radio station, will have merchandise for sale.
Vendor applications are open and will close on February 5, 2026. All students, faculty, and staff from any accredited K-12 school or university receive a special discount on registration. Learn more about the booth options on our website, union.ku.edu/s&s-vendors, and apply today.
Open nearby are the KU Natural History Museum and Spencer Museum of Art. The National History Museum offers four floors of exhibits highlighting the past and present biological diversity of the planet. The Spencer Museum has two floors of galleries and educational spaces.
If interested in learning more about the event or collecting media day of, please reach Mikayla Leader, Program Coordinator, at programs@ku.edu. Learn more about the event on our website, union.ku.edu/sip-and-shop, and follow us on Instagram, @kusipandshop for updates!
About The KU Memorial Union
The KU Memorial Union, a not-for-profit affiliate of the University of Kansas, operates the KU Bookstores, KU Dining, KU Event Services, and KU Union Programs. Its major campus facilities include the Kansas Union, the Burge Union, and the DeBruce Center. Proceeds resulting from Union services are reinvested into KU student initiatives. For more information about the KU Memorial Union or any of its services, please contact union@ku.edu.
