# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 State of the Word
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: St. Petersburg Press invites you to an evening of music, mingling, and celebrating our Literary Community!About this EventSt. Petersburg Press invites you to an evening of music, mingling, and manuscripts. Special guests will present their literary year-in-review from retail, publishing, writing, and journalism perspectives.Find out which of our finalists will win the Roy Peter Clark Award. The Roy Peter Clark Award – sponsored annually by the St. Petersburg Press – celebrates outstanding contributions to the St. Petersburg story and is presented in recognition of the recipient’s outstanding contribution to the greater St. Petersburg literary community.Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Dress is casual and literary, express yourself!Tickets are free with a suggested donation to support local literacy efforts; general admission includes one drink ticket. Limited VIP packages are available for $100 a ticket and include two drink tickets, 2 St. Pete Press books signed by the author, a St. Pete Press t-shirt, and priority seating.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/2026-state-of-the-word/100001987690453654
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 108.55, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Petersburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lealman Exchange Community Center (LEX)
- **lat**: 27.8182264
- **long**: -82.6926816
- **full address**: Lealman Exchange Community Center (LEX), 5175 45th Street North, St. Petersburg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 State of the Word being held?
  - **A:** 2026 State of the Word takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Lealman Exchange Community Center (LEX), 5175 45th Street North, St. Petersburg, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 State of the Word?
  - **A:** Tickets for 2026 State of the Word are priced at USD 109 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySuggested Donation TicketsFreeAvailableVIPUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 State of the Word?
  - **A:** 2026 State of the Word is organized by St Petersburg Press.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 State of the Word 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 St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 State of the Word sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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