Thank you, Erie, for your incredible enthusiasm and deep passion for literature, which truly made this event exceptionally special and meaningful. We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the dedicated volunteers, whose hard work and commitment were essential in bringing this event to life. Finally, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the generous sponsors, whose unwavering support played a crucial role in making this event a remarkable and resounding success.
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.
We are proud to announce our latest project, The Lake Erie Literary Festival Saturday September 21. from 12-6 pm
This year, we are excited to announce a partnership with Cafe 7-10, Werner Books, and, thanks to a generous grant from ECGRA, we are able to further expand our mission within the Erie community. Due to the event’s growing popularity and enthusiastic support, we have moved it to the larger LEAF venue to accommodate more attendees comfortably. This year we are working with several anti-censorship groups to create an informational and advocacy tent. Festival goers received hundreds of free books last year, and this year promises to be just as rewarding. You can expect an engaging lineup that includes:
Readings and performances spanning a wide variety of artistic disciplines
Interactive workshops led by experienced and passionate storytellers
A vibrant marketplace featuring a diverse selection of authors, books, delicious food, handcrafted items, and much more
Contacts:
Festival Project Manager: Mabel Howard::: gamewithmabel@gmail.com
Erie Art Company Director : Brad Ford ::: 814.450.9005
Werner Books : Kyle Churman:::: wernerbooks1@gmail.com
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 13th. Setup must be completed by start of event (12:00PM).
Load-out will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Saturday, September 13th. 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 able to rent this year at fee of $175
