# Event Details - **Event Name**: 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Saturday, April 25th • 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 The Book Shack Parking Lot — Dade City, FL Join us for a lively, interactive celebration of local authors, community, and all things bookish! This isn’t just a walk‑and‑shop event — it’s a full day of activities, readings, games, prizes, and hands‑on fun for all ages. --- ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT 🎤 Live Lightning Readings (All Day!) Meet local authors and hear them read short excerpts from their books. Stay for each reading and receive $5 in trade credit for a future visit — plus a chance to win a bigger same‑day prize! 🎙️ Event MC & Author Spotlights Our MC will introduce each author, ask fun behind‑the‑scenes questions, and keep the energy going throughout the day. 🔍 Literary Scavenger Hunt Pick up a clue card and explore the fair! Each clue leads you to an author’s booth — complete the hunt and win a prize. 🎉 Live Bingo Rounds After Each Reading Stick around after the lightning readings for quick, fun Bingo rounds with giveaways and Book Shack surprises. 🎨 Interactive Stations (All Free!) We’ll have four hands‑on activity stations, including: • Bookmark design • Why I Love My Indie Bookstore Cover Design • Story‑in‑the‑Round Community Story Creation • Creative Writing Station: Create your fantastic beast. 🎸Live Acoustic Music by Pilgrim House Step into our cozy, vintage‑inspired photo corner and snap a picture to remember the day. 🛍️ Author Booths With Interactive Elements Each author will have something fun at their table — a game, a clue, a prop, a mini‑activity, or something creative tied to their book. 📚 Clearance Book Sale Browse our outdoor clearance section for great deals on used books. 🧒 Kid‑Friendly Fun Storytime, and hands‑on activities perfect for young readers. --- 🎁 PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS • $5 trade credit for attending any reading • Bigger same‑day trade credit raffled at each reading • Scavenger hunt prizes • Bingo prizes • Raffles --- ❤️ WHY YOU SHOULD COME This event is designed to bring our community together, support local authors, and create a fun, memorable experience for readers of all ages. Whether you’re here to shop, listen, play, or explore — you’ll find something magical waiting for you. --- 📅 Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and come celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with us! Those who RSVP (marks themselves as GOING by April 24th) and then checks in at our Welcome Table will receive an exclusive Book Shack gift! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dade-city/the-book-shack-author-fair-and-indie-bookstore-day-celebration/200029970918751 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, bingo, calendar, gaming - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 247 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dade City - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 37838 Pasco Ave, Dade City, FL - **lat**: 28.36362 - **long**: -82.18957 - **full address**: 37838 Pasco Ave, Dade City, FL, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/395cdabf100bec9220594f14e13de714582759411540ad4181646d2a8d94b561-rimg-w1200-h1552-dcf7f2e0-gmir?v=1776842451 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION being held? - **A:** 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 37838 Pasco Ave, Dade City, FL, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION? - **A:** 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION is organized by The Book Shack. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 📚 The Book Shack AUTHOR FAIR & INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY CELEBRATION is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dade City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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