Exhibitors sought for West Virginia Book Festival

Organizers of the West Virginia Book Festival are seeking exhibitors and vendors to participate in the event, which is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11 at the Charleston Civic Center. The festival is presented annually by the West Virginia Humanities Council, Kanawha County Public Library, The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, the Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail.

One major component of the event is the Festival Marketplace, where festival goers may shop for books and other merchandise at the booths of regional publishers, book sellers, sponsors and other vendors. As part of the exhibitor package, all vendors will be listed in the official festival program, which will be distributed to more than 96,000 subscribers of Charleston Newspapers.

The festival offers something for all age groups. A variety of authors will attend, participating in book signings, readings, workshops and panel discussions. Activities for children include special programs and a section of the Marketplace filled with children’s activities. Admission to the festival is free.

A pdf version of the exhibitor contracts is available. Visit the Web site or call 304-343-4646 for more information.