Events
Upcoming Events
2024 North Alabama Author Festival
Date & Time: Sat. Nov. 9, 2024 – 9am-Noon
Location: Scottsboro Public Library, Scottsboro, Alabama
The North Alabama Author Festival will showcase the incredible talent of over 20 authors from our region. Whether you are a lifelong bookworm, a budding writer, or just looking for a fun and educational day, you’ll enjoy our program. This festival is for all ages and all interests.
The festival will feature a diverse lineup of over 20 authors writing in suspense, science fiction, horror, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, and children’s books. You will have the opportunity to meet these talented writers, engage in discussions, and get your books from them. The North Alabama Author Festival will have something for your entire family.
Past Events
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 27th, 2024 – 10am to 3pm
Location: Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI
BookoWeen is Sunday, October 27th!
Join us at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, from 10am to 3pm for $1 Used books & comics, Tacos a Spooky Costume Contest, Tarot Readings, a Draw Your own ZomBean Contest, Local Authors, a Demon Summoning, and Candy!
Plus, it’s our Five Year Anniversary for the shop. You bring the cake!
Tomes of Terror Horror Convention
Location: Red Raccoon Games – 301 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL
Date & Time: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 – 10am – 4pm
Join Bobzbay Books for a spine-tingling day of thrills and chills at the second annual Tomes of Terror Horror Convention. This annual FREE event offers authors, readers, local businesses, and horror fans from across the Midwest an opportunity to celebrate the darker side of literature together. Attendees can expect author meet and greets, book signings, horror themed giveaways, and more!
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival
Location: Haverhill Public Library – 99 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 – 10am – 4pm
Join us for the annual Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival! Over 60 authors, panels, great books available, meet and greet, and enjoy a great day with other horror fans. Admission and parking are free.
Date & Time: Sun. Oct. 6th, 2024 – Noon to 5pm
Location: Pig Minds Brewing Co. – Machesney Park, IL
Come shop from some awesome local vendors to find your next favorite book or accessory.
Date & Time: Sat. Sept. 28th, 2024 – 1pm to 7pm
Location: Porter County Expo Center – Valparaiso, IN
We are excited to once again invite you to join us for our Fifth Annual Bizarre Bazaar! We will be filling the Porter County Expo Center with over 100 incredible artists, vintage purveyors and makers of all things strange and unusual. Hosted by Rogue Syndicate.
Kenosha Book Festival 2024 – Chapter 5
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 25th, 2024 – 10am to 3pm
Location: Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our second chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, May 26th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores.
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our second chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, May 26th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores.
Spooky Frog Presents – A Horrifying Book Fair Part 2
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 24th, 2024 – Noon – 4:00 PM
Location: X Ray Arcade – 5039 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI
Admission: FREE! Join us for a spine-chilling day at X Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI, on Saturday, August 24th! Dive into the world of horror with over a dozen indie horror authors, select local vendors, and talented artists. Groove to the eerie tunes provided by Goth Barge while you explore!
Hebron Public Library Book Fest
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10am-1pm
Location: Hebron Public Library – 9908 St Albans St, Hebron, IL 60034
Leading up to our second annual Street Dance, the Hebron Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a used book sale AND a panel of eight local/independent authors who will be selling their books!
Books of Horror Presents: Books & Brews
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 – 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Double Clutch Brewery: 2121 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-3014
Join Books of Horror at Double Clutch Brewing Company as we host over 40 horror authors for a book signing/meet-up from 10AM until 4PM.
Kenosha Book Festival 2024 – Chapter 4
Date & Time: Sunday, July 28th, 2024 – 10am to 3pm
Location: Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our second chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, May 26th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 22 – noon
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing Co. – 8201 183RD ST. SUITE P, Tinley Park, IL,
Celebrate Halloween in the Summer with us! Come on out to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday July 27th at 12pm for our Summerween Market!
Date & Time: Saturday, July 14 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Hailstorm Brewing Co. – 8060 186th St, Tinley Park, IL
The Flurry Artisan Market is back and this time on July 14th, 2024 from 11am to 5pm at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park, IL. Over two dozen artists are anticipated to showcase their best and newest handmade items, art and treats at this event. And this is something you won’t want to miss.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 22 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum – 164 Hawley St. Grayslake IL 60030
Grayslake Author Fest brings together authors, readers, and aspiring writers. Founded by local writers from Lake and McHenry counties, and supported by groups and individuals throughout Grayslake, Illinois, the second annual Grayslake AuthorFest is coming your way! *** FREE ADMISSION ***
Kenosha Book Festival 2024 – Chapter 2
Date & Time: Sunday, May 26th – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI
The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our second chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, May 26th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores.
Spooky Frog Presents – A Horrifying Book Fair
Date & Time: Saturday, May 25th, 2024 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: X Ray Arcade – 5039 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI
Admission: FREE! Over a dozen indie horror authors showcasing their bone-chilling books and merchandise. Sinister treasures from select local vendors, including Books of Horror, Omen Alternative Music and Media, Visible Artifacts, and Goth and Green. DJs Dance Commandr and XDominionX from Goth Barge will be conjuring ethereal beats to set the haunting atmosphere.
