2025 Southport Literary Fair

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Southwest Library | Kenosha, WI

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Welcome to the third annual Southport Literary Fair, a celebration of literature for all ages and interests!
In partnership with Kenosha Public Library and Studio Moonfall, we are planning a day of author discussions, live interviews, activities for all ages and food trucks at Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Books from all the authors will be available for purchase at the event!
SCHEDULE, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Check back for more details to come.
VENDORS & SNACKS, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
The Lettering Machine is bring in the Apparel Bar! Pick your clothing item, pick a bookish logo, and watch them make your new gear right there on the spot!
East View Coffee is bringing hot coffee, chai, iced lattes, bags of coffee beans, & bakery items! *plant milk options available.
Sandy's Popper is bringing popcorn: caramel, cheddar, and a wide variety of other flavors, including seasonal flavors- Pumpkin Spice Pecan Caramel corn and Apple Spice Walnut Caramel corn. They will also have cotton candy, homemade chocolate turtles, and pretzel rods.
Mavro Stitch Co will have custom & pre-made fabric book sleeves, e-reader sleeves, fabric bookmarks, and other bookish accessories.
58th Street Curiosity Shop will have original storybooks, activity books, coloring books, crayon holders, tote bags and "magic" wands.
Bookish Town Crafts will have fun and whimsical gifts for book lovers including art and jewelry.
Stitches By Danger will have an array of handmade goods including but not limited to: Hand embroidered patches Polish paper star ornaments Mixed media bookmarks Linocut prints Upcycled trinket tins
AUTHORS
For details on the visiting authors, visit our website!
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3284720251004
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Where is it happening?

Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142-2129, United States

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