# Event Details - **Event Name**: Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:15 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Read along with #1 NY Times Bestselling author Mike Bender & illustrator Chuck DillonAbout this EventJoin author Mike Bender and illustrator Chuck Dillon as they read two of their most hilarious - and moving - collaborations.The Most Serious Fart chronicals the epic journey of Siegfried, a most serious fart who is sick and tired of farts being a laughing matter. When he sets out on a most serious mission to change the fart as we know it, he ends up learning to embrace his fartness and the fun and friendship that come with it. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/aaeabbe0-fb49-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w1200-h514-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Bored Panda is the tale of a tech-obsessed Panda as he goes from having a “boring” no-screens day to a joyful, out-and-about day. The New York Times bestselling creator of Awkward Family Photos wants you to know: being bored is not boring!For Panda, there is NOTHING worse than being bored. It’s just so…boring.But what’s a tech-loving panda to do when there’s no electricity? Skeptical that the great outdoors will cure his boredom, Panda nonetheless sets out on a day full of surprises. They might even turn out to be fun surprises! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ab177130-fb49-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Mike Bender is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Awkward Family Photos and has written the Junior Library Guild selection, The Book About Nothing, The End Is Just The Beginning, The Most Serious Fart, and Bored Panda, which has been selected as one of Amazon's Best Children's Books of the Year.Known for his busy style that blends humor with intricate detail Chuck Dillon’s cartoons have appeared in numerous children’s publications, games, and online for over 35 years. He is a member and two time Silver Reuben recipient of the National Cartoonist Society. Chuck is the illustrator of the children’s books The Most Serious Fart and The Bravest Booger which were featured on Ryan Reynold’s Bedtime Stories with Ryan. Bored Panda, Mike Bender and Chuck’s new book, was picked for Jenna Bush’s Reading With Jenna that is featured on NBC’s Today Show. Chuck was born and raised in Philadelphia surrounded by chaos and laughter but he currently lives with his cute family in rural Massachusetts where the milk is delivered on Saturdays. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ab913510-fb49-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1200-h600-dc464a1a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/read-along-with-mike-bender-and-chuck-dillon-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001980344808632 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 39.11, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Barbara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Alhecama Theatre - **lat**: 34.4234327 - **long**: -119.6982233 - **full address**: Alhecama Theatre, 215a East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f864832891d94c379430a8fb11e29fdb22ad0ba36de11eab6aaa10a27d2bee78-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0bb14-gmir.jpg?v=1769495429 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival being held? - **A:** Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:15 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm at Alhecama Theatre, 215a East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Tickets for Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival are priced at USD 39 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityChildren's ProgrammingFreeAvailableGeneral Admission + Bored PandaUSD 22 + USD 3 feeAvailableChildren's Programming+ Most Serious FartUSD 21 + USD 3 feeAvailableChildren's Programming + Both BooksUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable$5USD 5Available$10USD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival is organized by Santa Barbara Literary Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Read Along with Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon: Santa Barbara Literary Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Barbara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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