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South Carolina Book Lovers Expo & Food Truck Festival 2025

Sat, Mar 29

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The Gala Event Center

An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional authors and local cuisine.

South Carolina Book Lovers Expo & Food Truck Festival 2025
South Carolina Book Lovers Expo & Food Truck Festival 2025

Time & Location

Mar 29, 2025, 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 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.


The Food Truck Festival will feature several of the finest regional food vendors, offering a diverse array of mouthwatering dishes, as well as local retail vendors and artisans.


Guests can attend for free and enjoy author presentations, book signings, kid's activities, promotional giveaways, awesome food, local retailers, and much more!


Vending and Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Reserve your space today!

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  • 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 service fee
  • EXTRA CHAIR RENTAL

    1 CHAIR

    $5.00
    +$0.13 service fee
  • VENDOR - RETAL | 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 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 service fee
  • VENDOR - OUTDOOR MARKETPLACE

    Registration includes [1] One vending space located in the outdoor marketplace. [2] Tables and chairs are NOT provided. A tent is recommended. [3] 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 alcoholic beverages may be served.

    $75.00
    +$1.88 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 by March 15, 2025

    $100.00
    +$2.50 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 by March 15, 2024

    $50.00
    +$1.25 service fee
  • EVENT 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
    • $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 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 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 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 service fee

Total

$0.00

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