Grown Folks Book Fair

📚✨ Step Back in Time & Book It to the Brewery! ✨📚

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind GROWN FOLKS BOOK FAIR, a nostalgic twist on the book fairs we adored as kids—reimagined for adults! This immersive event brings together literature, entertainment, and creativity in a vibrant atmosphere perfect for book lovers and fun seekers alike.

🌟 Event Highlights:
📖 Blind Date with a Book – Take home a mystery read!
📚 Locally Owned Bookstores – Discover hidden gems from local independent sellers.
🎭 Burlesque & Drag Storytime – Dazzling performances with a literary twist.
🎨 90’s-Inspired Arts & Crafts – Get creative with throwback vibes and make your own take home slap bracelet.
🛍 Retro Vendors – Find unique, bookish treasures.
📜 Banned Books Showcase – Celebrate the stories they don’t want you to read!
🍹 Cocktails & Community – Sip, mingle, and enjoy live performances.

📖 Meet an Author & Get a Signed Copy

📸 Photo Op Zone
Giant pencil props, retro school desk setup, and a faux book order form backdrop.

🌟 GAMES & PRIZES!!!!

If you bring or buy a Back to School Supply for underserved Pittsburgh kids you will be entered into a GRAND PRIZE Basket Raffle: Win a nostalgic book bundle, Trace merch gift card, and LOTS MORE ( valued over $500)

📅 Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 6 PM – 11 PM

🎟 Limited Tickets Available on Eventbrite – Grab yours before they’re gone!

This 21+ event is a must-attend for bookworms, creatives, and anyone looking for an unforgettable night of books, nostalgia, and entertainment. Don’t miss out—let’s turn the page on an epic evening! 📚🍸✨

📚🍸✨ BOOKSTORE & VENDOR WEBSITES 📚🍸✨

STORIES LIKE ME

STAY GOLD BOOKS

LIFTED SPIRITS

WEIRD LITTLE EARRINGS

TRACE BREWING

WANDERING ROSE DESIGNS

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