South Carolina Book Lovers Expo 2026
Sat, Jul 25
|Phillips Market Center
An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional authors and local businesses.
Time & Location
Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Phillips Market Center, 117 Ballard Ct, West Columbia, SC 29172, USA
About the event
The South Carolina Book Lovers Expo celebrates 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.
Guests can attend for free and enjoy author presentations, book signings, aspiring author workshops, kids' activities, promotional giveaways, local retailers, and much more!
🎟️ Free Admission.
👉 Click Here to Download Admission Tickets
Vending and Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Reserve your space below today!👇
Item
FEATURED AUTHOR | TABLE /CHAIR
Registration includes: [1] Vendor space inside the venue. 1 6 ft table and 1 chair. Must bring your own tablecloth or covering. [2] 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 the author’s website; and → Featured in Expo marketing and promotion materials.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
VENDOR - RETAIL | INSIDE
Registration includes: [1] Vendor space inside the venue. 1 6 ft table and 1 chair. Must bring your own tablecloth or covering. [2] Promotion includes: → A full-page ad in the Expo Souvenir Book with photo, bio, and book/product photos; → Featured in Expo marketing and promotion materials.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
EXTRA CHAIR RENTAL
1 CHAIR
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
VENDOR - FOOD TRUCK
Registration includes [1] One space in the outdoor marketplace. [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.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
FULL-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 1 week before the event.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
HALF-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 1 week before the event
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket 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 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | 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 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | 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 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | 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 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00