Sat, Jul 27
|The Gala Event Center
South Carolina Book Lovers Expo & Food Truck Festival
An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional authors and local cuisine.
Time & Location
Jul 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Gala Event Center, 1801 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
About the event
The South Carolina Book Lovers Expo & Food Truck Festival is a celebration of culture, creativity, and cuisine!
The Book Lovers Expo will bring together writers, readers, educators, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. 40 regional authors across diverse genres and suitable for all age groups will be featured.
The Food Truck Festival will feature 5 of the finest regional food vendors offering a diverse array of mouthwatering dishes.
Guests can attend for free and will enjoy author presentations, book signings, kid's activities, promotional giveaways, awesome food, and much more!
Vending & sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Authors, bookstores, artists/illustrators, and writing service providers can secure vending spaces.
- Additionally, there are five available spaces for food trucks.
Reserve your space today.
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VENDOR - FOOD TRUCK
Registration includes [1] One space in the parking lot. [2] The vendor will be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. Vendors must supply their ad or flyer. AD REQUIREMENTS Full Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG NOTES: No alcoholic beverages may be served.
$75.00+$1.88 service feeSold OutVENDOR - RETAIL
Registration includes [1] One outside parking lot space to set up 10x10 tent. [2] The vendor will be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. Vendors must supply their ad or flyer. AD REQUIREMENTS Half Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG NOTES: No cooking may take place at the venue. No alcoholic beverages may be served.
$75.00+$1.88 service feeFULL-PAGE AD SOUVENIR BOOKLET
Full-page color ad in the Expo Program Booklet. Full-Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG Ad must be received by July 19, 2024
$100.00+$2.50 service feeHALF-PAGE AD SOUVENIR BOOKLET
Half-page color ad in the Expo Program Booklet. Book ad must be 8.5 x 5.5 | PDF Format Ad must be received by July 19, 2024
$50.00+$1.25 service feeADVERTISE BROCHURE TABLE
Perfect for those who cannot attend in person but would still like to connect with Expo attendees. Provide event staff with brochures, postcards, flyers, and/or business cards. They will be showcased on event tables for attendees to grab as they explore the Expo. NOTE: This is not an Author or Food Vendor Space. Those must be purchased separately.
$25.00+$0.63 service feeEVENT T-SHIRT PREORDER
South Carolina Book Lovers Expo T-Shirt is available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL. T-Shirts will be distributed at the event.
- $20.00+$0.50 service fee
- $20.00+$0.50 service fee
- $20.00+$0.50 service fee
SPONSOR | BRANDING
The sponsor will have a dedicated space where they may set up a table/small booth, etc. The sponsor's logo will be printed on Expo materials, banners, and the website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Full Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG LOGO REQUIREMENTS High-resolution Image | PNG FORMAT
$250.00+$6.25 service feeSPONSOR | VIP
The sponsor's logo will appear on Expo materials, banners, and website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will also be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Full Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF and JPG/PNG LOGO REQUIREMENTS High-resolution Image | PNG FORMAT
$100.00+$2.50 service feeSPONSOR | MEMBER
The sponsor’s name will be listed on the Expo website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will be showcased in a half-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Half Page Size: 5 ½” x 8 ½” Landscape. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG
$50.00+$1.25 service feeSPONSOR | FRIEND
The sponsor’s name will be listed on the Expo website and in the program booklet with a link to the sponsor’s website.
$25.00+$0.63 service feeFEATURED AUTHOR
Registration includes: [1] One high profile located vendor space. Two 6ft tables and 1 chair will be provided. All tables must have a tablecloth or covering. [2] Maximum Promotion includes: → A full-page ad in the Expo Souvenir Book with photo, bio, and book/product photos; → Listing on the Expo website with photo and link to author’s website; and → Featured in Expo marketing and promotion materials, including the promo video.
$75.00+$1.88 service feeSold OutSTANDARD AUTHOR
Registration includes: [1] One vendor space located within the marketplace. Does not include a table and chairs. Vendors must bring a table no larger than 6ft and a chair. All tables must have a tablecloth or covering. [2] Standard Promotion includes: → Listing in the Expo Souvenir Book; and → Listing on Expo website with photo and link to author’s website.
$50.00+$1.25 service feeSold OutAUTHOR PRESENTER (30 MINS)
During the Expo, separate presentation space can be used for Meet the Author events, Book Talks, Book Signings, and more. Presenters will be assigned a specific time in 30-minute intervals. This time slot reservation does not include a vendor booth space. Vendor booth space must be purchased separately to sell books/merchandise at the event.
$25.00+$0.63 service feeSold Out
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