# Event Details - **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun filled night to celebrate our participation in Printer’s Row Lit Fest, the Midwest's largest outdoor bookAbout this EventFriday, September 11, we invite you to come out and play at the 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors where you can greet your favorite authors and meet new ones. On Saturday to Sunday, September 12-13, join us at our exhibitor booths at the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sylvia Day, Farrah Rochon, USA Today Bestselling authors Naleighna Kai, Jade Lee, Kathy Lyons, Vanessa Miller, LaVerne Thompson and many others., an event put on by the Near South Planning Board, is the Midwest's largest outdoor book festival with over 50,000 to 100,000 attendees each year.On Friday night, at the Cavalcade Book Fair portion at Springhill Suites Chinatown, enjoy an awesome experience in the Record Books Media Listening Lounge presenting new audio book releases and current offerings. Then take a walk through the lobby to see what the 35 particiapting authors have to share.In the VIP Penthouse suites (Chinatown, The Princeton, and The Wentworth) is where game night take places. We're playing Spoons, Pit, Uno, Left-right-center, Spades and Bid Whist (if you ever wanted to learn how to play those, Naleighna Kai will have a "teaching" table. No pressure. No yelling, No shame!). Then slide through the Harlequin Suite and scoop up some swag and books for your readling pleasure.VIP and Book Fair Gift Bags are sponsored by RB Media, Harlequin, Slamor's, Book Lovers Con, Woodson Creative Studio, and Genesis Print & Copy Services. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8393a8c0-a366-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w479-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:30 PMFriday Night Cavalcade of Authors Book Fair🕑: 06:30 PMFriday Night VIP Penthouse Suites EventSaturday Breakfast at Springhill Suites in Chinatown🕑: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PMSaturday Signings at Printers Row Lit FestSaturday Night VIP Dinner in the Penthouse Suites🕑: 06:30 AM - 09:00 AMSunday Morning Breakfast at Springhill Suites in Chinatown🕑: 06:30 AM - 09:00 AMSunday Signings at Printers Row Lit Fest - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/22nd-annual-cavalcade-of-authors/100001502007297259 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 266.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown - **lat**: 41.8494306 - **long**: -87.63172039999999 - **full address**: SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7ca2558dfb9059471931c2a4f98237c178eb69ac9a7d4c0662893bbd60eb4762-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcf3e7db-gmir.jpg?v=1760014414 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors being held? - **A:** 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm at SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors? - **A:** 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors? - **A:** 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors is organized by The Macro Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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