# Event Details

- **Event Name**: May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Original Book Fair For Adults in Metro Detroit is BACK for the 2026 Season!

Did you miss out on March & April? This is your chance!

Our May Book Fair will be at Coyote Joe’s in Shelby Twp. Everyone loves this venue by the river!

Do not wait to save your spot...tickets always go so fast!

It's a Book Fair...for Grown Ups! 

(This is the Original Book Fair in Metro Detroit...an event created by Alyssa of Things To Do Metro Detroit!)

There are some copycat events out there now, but you’ve found the original! 😉

Grown Up Books, Grown Up Food, Grown Up Goodies, and Grown Up Beverages ;) (NA beverages available too!)

We'll be on the patio at Coyote Joe's and in the HUGE covered event tent (and we’re taking over inside the bar too lol).

$5 themed drink specials for the event!

Tickets are timed entry (Chose from 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm)


Local Booksellers Include (large variety of fiction genres):

Til Death Books (Alli just opened a brick & mortar store in Downtown Utica/Shelby Twp!)

The Book Cellar (Large variety of fiction available)

Sparrow & Page (Also sells Blind Date with a Book Gift Sets)


There will be tables and tables of books for sale!


There will also be many different vendors with book related goodies (including but not limited to):

Bookish Apparel (& More Styles) from Made By Lex Co

Maverly Designs Polymer Clay Earrings (Bookish Styles & More!)

Blind Date with a Book Gift Sets from Sparrow & Page

Permanent Jewelry with Book Charms from Stay Linked

New Chapter Candles (& other varieties) from Scentana Candle Co

Kingdom & Alchemy Designs

Creology (Custom Bookish Embroidery)

Mrs. 3D Print

Morally Co.

Carnaval Prints

Stones & Stories

Hats by Design Custom Trucker Hat Patch Bar

& More!!!

Plus, local authors will be selling & signing books!

Gambino's Food Truck will be on-site too!

For this venue, you must be Age 21+ to enter. IDs will be checked at the door. This is the policy of the venue.

(There will be other fairs at other venues where you do not need to be 21 or older to enter, but for this one you do!)

Please note: At this event, you will purchase your own food & drinks as you choose! There is no book swap planned for this event.

Due to the nature of this event, there are no refunds.

Please only purchase tickets through the official link here. Any third party trying to sell a ticket is most likely a Facebook scammer.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/may-book-fair-for-adults-the-original-by-things-to-do-metro-detroit-the-book-fair-society/200029878406312
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 504

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelby
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Coyote Joes
- **lat**: 42.656805253993
- **long**: -83.07203995074
- **full address**: Coyote Joes, 49440 Ryan Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48317-1966, United States, Shelby

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society being held?
  - **A:** May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Coyote Joes, 49440 Ryan Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48317-1966, United States, Shelby.
- **Q**: Who is organizing May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society?
  - **A:** May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society is organized by Things To Do Metro Detroit.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Things To Do Metro Detroit's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Things To Do Metro Detroit a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Things To Do Metro Detroit has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** May Book Fair For Adults (The Original) by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society 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 Shelby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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