

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tomás Rivera Literature Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Established to honor works that authentically depict the Mexican American experience, the Tomás Rivera Award recognizes outstanding literature for children and young adults. The award is named in honor of Dr. Tomás Rivera — educator, poet, and civil rights leader.

This 30th Anniversary celebration honors three decades of powerful storytelling, cultural representation, and literary excellence.

This family-friendly event honors powerful stories that reflect the Mexican American experience and inspire readers of all ages. 

Join us for the parade at 9AM and afterward, join us at the library at 10AM for the opening ceremony, author talks, book signings, panels, hands-on activities, book giveaways, a book walk, food, and much, much more! 

For a full list of activities, sponsors, parking information, attending authors and illustrators, and more, please visit our website at https://sanmarcostx.gov/4710/Toms-Rivera-Literature-Fair.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-marcos/tomás-rivera-literature-fair/200029740486828
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parades, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029740486828?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=san+marcos-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: San Marcos
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, United States, Texas 78666
- **lat**: 29.88452
- **long**: -97.93218
- **full address**: 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, United States, Texas 78666

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: San Marcos Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/san-marcos-public-library/12362104)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, United States, Texas 78666
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** San Marcos Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, parades, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tomás Rivera Literature Fair ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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