# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars! The Story Lodge is coming to Saint Paul :)

We are so excited to officially announce The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair, happening Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The Story Lodge is a gathering for Indigenous stories, books, language, publishing, art, and community. Come spend the day with Indigenous authors, publishers, bookstores, poets, artists, educators, literary organizations, and book lovers.

This year’s theme is Máagada Aru Óodi Mirísh, honoring August as “When the Berries Ripen Moon” in Hidatsa. The theme reflects a season of gathering, abundance, story, and community.

We’ll have books, zines, literary art, bookish goods, author panels, poetry, short story readings, children’s story time, workshops, press and media opportunities, and more.

Vendor, author, publisher, presenter, artist, library, bookstore, and press/media applications are now open. (Same form)

A limited number of Community Scholarship Booths are available for emerging Indigenous writers, youth, elders, and community literary organizations.

Apply here:
(https://form.jotform.com/261824686216059) - Link in Bio on IG

Hosted by The Dreaded Hidatsa × Mashkiki Studios in partnership with Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center.

A huge thank you to Bre Green (Red Lake) for the beautiful poster.

Please share, tag your favorite Indigenous authors, publishers, bookstores, libraries, and literary folks, and help us make this a beautiful gathering for Indigenous stories.

Mark your calendars. We’ll see you at The Story Lodge. @followers

#TheStoryLodge #IndigenousBooks #NativeAuthors #IndigenousLiterature #NativeWriters #BookFair #TwinCitiesEvents #SaintPaulMN #IndigenousPublishing #BookCommunity #MashkikiStudios #TheDreadedHidatsa
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/the-story-lodge-an-indigenous-literary-and-book-fair/200030356105355
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 484

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
- **lat**: 44.960812244148
- **long**: -93.067701830395
- **full address**: Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 790 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55106-5015, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d6300980b860be9877decdc269508b9452d66ed7aec3043bf035e89578139265-rimg-w1179-h1474-dcae6041-gmir?v=1785347141

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair being held?
  - **A:** The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 790 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55106-5015, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair?
  - **A:** The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair is organized by Mashkiki Studios.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Story Lodge: An Indigenous Literary & Book Fair is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 480+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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