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Lake Erie Lit Fest Turns New Page at Frontier Park
A literally awesome day for the whole family
September 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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Lake Erie Lit Fest will expand upon last year's festival, bringing all things literary to the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier. Expect book sales, workshops, vendors, activities, performances, food, and children's activities u2013 turning Frontier Park into a literary wonderland for bookworms of all ages.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
Each of us has our own unique story to tell, and the Lake Erie Lit Fest is here to help give a voice to those stories. Formerly presented by the Erie Art Company as the Washington Irving Lit Fest, this year's iteration has Werner Books teaming up with Erie Arts and Culture to present the Lake Erie Lit Fest at Frontier Park.
This free event will host a multitude of workshops, activities, and vendors — meaning there's something for everyone. Workshops will be hosted in the LEAF building throughout the day, on topics such as comedy, poetry, community theater, and self publishing. They are free to attend, but individuals should register prior to attending.
Performances will also take place throughout the event at the amphitheater adjacent to the LEAF building. An onsite marketplace will feature many local authors, booksellers, artisans, and food vendors.
"We are incredibly excited to bring the Lake Erie Literary Festival to Frontier Park," said Ash Carr, director of the festival. "This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the power of storytelling."
Be sure to bring the little ones along, too — a children's area, organized by Sarah Sebald, is one of the highlights Carr is most looking forward to: "Like many people, my love of reading and stories started quite young, and a core element of our mission is to reach the next generation of readers."
The children's area will feature crafts and activities, book giveaways, and story times each hour that are perfect for the whole family.
Noon to 6 p.m. // Frontier Park, 1501 W. 6th St. // Free // For more info: erieartcompany.org/2024-lake-erie-literary-fest/