Thank you Erie for your enthusiasm and passion for literature. Which made this event truly special. We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the volunteers, whose dedication and hard work made this event possible. Finally, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the generous sponsors, whose support helped make this event a resounding success.

If you attended the Festival, please complete our questionnaire: https://forms.gle/de65hybkgK8KdWym9

Dear Friend of the Arts,

The Erie Art Company is a local non-profit corporation dedicated to innovative and exemplary art and education projects. Together with community leaders, local artists, and numerous volunteers, we create projects that focus on combining arts and technology initiatives.

The most current information is on our Link-tree.

We are proud to announce our latest project, The Lake Erie Literary Festival Saturday September 21. from 12-6 pm

This year we are partnering with Werner Books, and with a grant from ECGRA, to expand on last year’s inaugural festival, which was held in Washington Park. Due to its popularity, we have moved it to LEAF. Festival goers received thousands of free books last year.

You can expect:

  • Readings and performances from a variety of disciplines
  • Interactive workshops with experienced storytellers
  • A vibrant marketplace with authors, books, food, crafts, and more.Contacts:

Contacts:

Festival Creative Director : Ash Carr
Erie Art Company Director : Brad Ford ::: 814.450.9005
Werner Books : Kyle Churman

Parking:

The best place to park is to take a bus (Bus Route 31) or use the awesome bike trails, around Frontier Park. If you must park we ask you park on the street surrounding the Park.

The LEAF Center Parking lot will be used by vendors to load and unload. Those who need mobility assistance can be dropped off at LEAF Building or the several access points around the park.

Load-in and Load-out:

  • The Leaf parking is for loading and unloading only. Please park on the street following Load-in to ensure our attendees have access to parking.
  • Load-in will be from 9:00AM to 11:45AM on Saturday, September 21st.  Setup must be completed by start of event (12:00PM).
  • Load-out will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Saturday, September 21st. All vendors must be cleared from the premises by the end of load-out.
  • Please bring any necessary equipment and assistance for loading and unloading your materials.
  • Bathrooms are public and in the Leaf Building.

Conduct:

We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees. Please treat fellow vendors, attendees, and staff with respect.

  • All sales must be conducted within your designated booth space.
  • Please keep your booth space clean and organized throughout the event.

Tents and Tables:

  • Vendors are required to provide their own tents and tables.