Book fair for grown ups details
What is Book Fair for Grown-Ups?
Remember the thrill of a Scholastic Book Fair as a kid? We’re bringing that nostalgia back—but for grown-ups! 🎉
Join us for a literary wonderland featuring 140 local authors, publishers, bookstores, and crafters all in one place. Whether you're searching for your next favorite read, unique bookish gifts, or just soaking up the cozy book fair vibes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! We are holding it in the Education Building at the State Fair Grounds.
July 12th, 2025 from 12:00-7:00PM in the Education Building
Discover new books and meet local authors
Shop from indie bookstores and bookish crafters
Sip on craft beer while you browse
Entry is $10 at the door, which includes a free drink ticket
Children 12 and under get in for FREE
Be part of our book fair for grown-ups
If you’re interested in taking part and being a vendor, please email events@allinonbeer.com for the form. (wait-list only at this time)
Our current Vendors for 2025
Bookstore List (and the genre they’re bringing)
Little Charity Book Truck - General Fiction
Black Garnet Books - BIPOC
Niche Books - Non-Fiction
Once Upon a Crime - Mystery/Thriller/Crime
Tropes & Trifles - Romance
Becks Books Mpls - LGBTQIA+
Avant Garden Bookstore - TBD
The Thinking Spot - Science (Non-Fiction and Fiction)
Cream & Amber - LGBTQIA+
The Green Dragon Bookshop - Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Swoonworthy Booksellers - Romance
Audreys Cook Books - Cook Books
Paper Back Exchange - Young Adult
Comma, A Bookshop - Horror & General Fiction
Magers & Quinn - Poetry & Comics/Manga
Well Read Books - Horror
My Story Scout - TBD
Publisher List
Publish Her
Weird Punk Books
Queen of Swords Press
Broad Leaf Books
Sloth & Envy Press
FTL Publications
Sky Water Publishing
Caladco
Gray Wolf Press
Lovely Woods Publishing
Crafter / Artist List
The Geek Boutique
Mermaid Cove
That’s Goodness Designs
The Jolly Jawbreaker
Kabouter Creative
Daystar Illustrations
Cami the Librarian Art
Nine Keys MPLS
Floootiful
Classi Lassi Crafts
Wild North Co.
Love Rainie Shop
StuckOnU Art
P3Create
Deciduous Stitchery
Tako Collective
Apothecary 19
BEEcurios
Words by Reese
The Flourish and Fable
Noufangled
Elixir Threads
Kelsea Creations
Bookish Endeavors
Whimsy Gals Crafts
Cam and Mik Read Shop
Sew Uprising
Knit and Print by Tia
Frost Beard Studio
Wild Riders Emporium
Ouji Studio
Jessica Tevik Art
Oak and Acorn Dice
Greystone Studios
Milk Street Studio
Meg Huff
Spell Binding Goddess
Miss Chiffs Mystics
NicKnacks for Baths
Bifrost Design
Stacked Sweetly
Crafty Bee by Lori
Other/Non-Profit
Fables & Flames Romantasy Gala
The Loft
JJs Travel Planners (plan your book vacations!)
Author List
Briana Lawrence
Ellie Palmer
Gia Stevens
Virginia Mezzatesta
Cozy DuBois
Evi James
Sarah Jaeger
Jes Geisler
Adelaide Halliday
Miriam Wade
Amy Nevills
Julie Hoag
Brooke Holmes
Stephanie Olson
Ariana Rose
Anna Patricia Grgurovic
Kirsten Lincoln
Mary E. Roach
Jennifer Cox
Kelsey Speer
Jody Wenner
Brian Landon
Nicole Schumacher
Melissa Rousu
Renee Petersen
Mandy Bex
Jennae Cecelia
Ann Schreiber
Chad Retterath
Z.M. Celestaire
Judy Kerr
Kristin Johnson
Janet Cohen
Dennis Vogen
Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD
Don Carr
Chris DT Gordon
Patrick Barb
Rebecka Lassen
E.H. Drake
Jodie Leigh Murray
Anthony Scott
Cassandra Medcalf
Nicole Freitag
Karen Lucia
Alida Winternheimer
Amelie Rhys
Michael G. Lee
William J. Anderson
John Gaspard
Amy Shomshak
Kit Barrie
Taylor Schafer
Jamie M. Hallen
Melissa Meyers
Stacey Lynn Hafner
Briar Belmont
Manfred Tatzmann
Mary Elizabeth Schirber
Maha Abouelenein
Felicity Hewitt