Book Events: Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2023 and 2024)
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5 Events Found in Kentucky
Black Paperback Book Fair
Iroquois Park
2120 Rundill Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40214
Hosted by: Louisville Black Writer Association, Shajuanda Barrow, Event Coordinator
Date: Sunday, August 7, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Website: Black Paperback Book Fair
Phone: 502-262-6382
Email: scbarr03@gmail.com
Description:
Black Paperback Book Fair highlights and supports black writers in Louisville Ky. The event is hosted in Iroquois Park and provides a nurturing space for black writers that is virtually barrier free, inviting all writers to sell their books. The event consist of author booths, food trucks, and a variety of giant games and lounging space.
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Southern Kentucky Book Fest
Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Hosted by: Banes and Nobles Booksellers and Warren County Public Library
Dates: Friday, March 24, 2023 to Sunday, March 26, 2023
Website: Southern Kentucky Book Fest
Email: submit form
Description:
Held annually, the Book Fest draws thousands of readers of all ages who welcome the occasion to meet thier favorite authors and purchase signed copies of their books.
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SOKY Book Fest
Dates: Friday, March 24, 2023 to Saturday, March 25, 2023
Website: SOKY Book Fest
Email: sokybookfest@wku.edu
Description:
Southern Kentucky Book Fest is one of the state’s largest literary events! Our mission is to encourage literacy and the love of books in our community and beyond. Book Fest is presented by Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Warren County Public Library, and WKU Libraries. SOKY Book Fest draws thousands of readers of all ages from across the U.S. who come to meet their favorite authors, purchase signed copies of their books, and learn from them in exciting panels, presentations, and workshops.
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Kentucky Book Fair
Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park
Hosted by: The Kentucky Humanities Council and The Kentucky Book Fair
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Website: Kentucky Book Fair
Email: kybookfair@ky.gov
Description:
About the Kentucky Book Fair: Since its inception in 1981, the Kentucky Book Fair has been connecting readers and authors in a celebration of shared passion and mutual interest: the importance of reading and writing. Each year, more than 170 local and national authors participate in the event, signing their latest books and meeting readers from Kentucky and surrounding states.
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Louisville Book Festival
The Galt House, 140 North 4th St.
Hosted by: Katrice Baughman, Chief Development Officer
Dates: Friday, November 10, 2023 to Saturday, November 11, 2023
Website: Louisville Book Festival
Email: dcummings@louisvillebookfestival.com
Description:
2020 marks the first year for this festival
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