National Author's Day Showcase

Schedule

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609 | Gainesville, FL

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📚 Celebrate National Authors Day with Us! 📚
Join us on Saturday, November 1st from 11 AM to 4 PM at The Luxe Creative Space for a one-of-a-kind Author Showcase in honor of National Authors Day!
This family-friendly community event is all about celebrating the power of storytelling and shining a spotlight on local and emerging authors from Gainesville, Newberry, and surrounding areas. Whether you're a book lover, aspiring writer, or just looking for something fun and meaningful to do with the family—this is the place to be!
✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:
Meet & greet local and upcoming authors
Live readings of original works throughout the day
A special area for kids' activities and crafts to keep the little ones engaged
Food trucks on site offering delicious bites and treats
A chance to discover your next favorite book and support talented storytellers from our community
🎤 We’re also inviting praise-worthy authors to sign up to be part of the showcase! If you’re an author looking to share your work with the community, we want to hear from you!👉 Sign up using the link below to secure your spot and connect with fellow readers and writers: https://forms.gle/ibn9cSxdzTdnKpKn8
Let’s make National Authors Day an unforgettable celebration of creativity, imagination, and connection through the written word. We can’t wait to see you there!
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The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States

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