The 3rd-Annual Wisconsin Grown-Up Book Fair is back - for two days! Stop by The Sylvee as it is transformed into one of the fondest places from your childhood, the book fair. Grab a specialty cocktail, browse the selection of books from local and independent book sellers, and immerse yourself in a complete 90s throwback experience with other on-site activations. Saturday Sessions are grown-ups only (18+) and Sunday Sessions are family friendly.

In partnership with the Madison Reading Project and the Madison Public Library Foundation

Book Sellers: A Room of One's Own, The Book Deal, Kismet Books, Lake City Books, Leopold's Books Bar Caffe, Mystery To Me

Ticket Add-Ons:

Tricky Foods - Adult Lunchable Cup: $10
Think of all the snacks you could ever want as a kid, put together in one convenient cute cup! The Adult Lunchable Cup consists of grapes, praline pecans, craisins, white cheddar OR merlot cheese, salami rose, local Potters crackers, snap pea, an apricot and date, pickle & olive Tricky Foods skewer topped with a piece of nostalgic candy!

Miggy's Bakes - 90's Mixed Dessert Box: $10
1 Mini Cosmic Brownie, 1 Frosted Animal Cookie Cup, 1 Retro Flower Sugar Cookie

Other Attractions

- Arts + Crafts: Visit the Revel Craft Corner for a retro DIY.

- Mini spelling bee Sessions hosted by Madison Drag Queen Bianca Lynn Breeze (Day 1) and Green Bay Drag Queen Jessica Bee (Day 2)

- Photobooth: Stop by the Dream Day Entertainment photobooth to take your annual WI Grown-Up Book Fair yearbook photo. Retakes are allowed!

- Specialty cocktails: For those 21 and above - Being a grown-up means you can stroll down memory lane with a cocktail in hand. N/A options will be available for our non-drinking patrons.

- Chill Zone: Take a break upstairs where you can find a cozy spot to read, enter a coloring contest for a chance to win prizes, or check out our selection of 90s board games.

- Face Painting by Radiant Smiles Face Painting (Sunday Only)

Date: January 20-21, 2024

Time:

Saturday
Session One: 9AM-11:30AM
Session Two: 12PM-2:30PM
Session Three: 3PM - 5:30PM
Ages 18+

Sunday Time:
Session One: 9AM-11:30AM
Session Two: 12PM-2:30PM
Children under the age of 18 may enter for free if accompanied by an adult who purchased a ticket for either Session on Sunday, January 21st. No pre-registration for children is required. One tote bag per ticket purchased.

Cost: $20

Location:
The Sylvee,
25 South Livingston Street,
Madison, WI 53703.

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