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WHAT: Miami Dade College’s Miami Book Fair culminates this weekend with its beloved Street Fair, a three-day outdoor festival transforming Downtown Miami into a literary playground. The streets surrounding the college will be filled with hundreds of book vendors, author presentations, the vibrant, family-friendly Children’s Alley offering hands-on activities and performances, and diverse food and drink options presented by Smorgasburg Miami.
Another highlight of the Street Fair is the “OFF THE SHELF” live music stage, offering continuous free performances all weekend. This year’s lineup includes dozens of local acts, such as Yacht Rock Miami, The French Horn Collective, Kemy J & The Feel Good Fiesta, and the Turntable Sharks.
WHEN: Street Fair Hours:
- Friday, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday Early-Bird Activation
Author sessions begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, but arriving early has its perks. The first 100 fairgoers to arrive by 9 a.m. will receive a free cup of coffee from Spillmug Coffee, courtesy of Focus Features’ upcoming film Hamnet, written and directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao. Early arrivals will also have first access to that morning’s marquee sessions featuring Padma Lakshmi with Aleksandra Crapanzano, Naomi Shihab Nye and Tracy K. Smith, and Gene Pressman and Matthew Schneier with Simon Doonan.
WHERE: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus 300 NE Second Ave. Downtown Miami, FL 33132
Instructions for media:
- PARKING: You may park for free in the College’s garage (Building 7) on N.E. 2nd Ave with entrances at N.E. 6th and N.E. 5th St. but note the garage fills up fast. The garage is adjacent to the Freedom Tower. See map: https://www.miamibookfair.com/parking/
- ENTRANCE: Enter through the yellow entrance (Section C on the map) located at the intersection of N.E. 3rd and N.E. 2nd Ave. Pick up your press badge at the media check-in table.
- EVENT LOCATION: The Children’s Trust tent is located within Children’s Alley, the Book Fair’s learn and play area for kids. It is located near the intersection of N.E. 3rd and N.E. 1st Ave.
ADMISSION:
- Friday, Nov. 21: FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL.
- Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23: $12 general admission.
- $5 for ages 13-18; $7 for ages 63+.
- FREE for ages 12 and under.
- Street Fair admission includes access to the OFF THE SHELF stage, Children’s Alley, and all non-ticketed weekend author sessions.
VISUAL/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Visuals of hundreds of booksellers, publishers, and artisans lining the streets of Downtown Miami.
- Energetic live performances from diverse musical acts on the “OFF THE SHELF” stage.
- Families and children engaging in hands-on activities in Children’s Alley.
- Massive crowds browsing books and enjoying food from Smorgasburg Miami vendors.
- Interviews with the Fair’s representatives, attendees, musicians, and vendors.
“OFF THE SHELF” STAGE – FULL LINEUP:
- Friday, Nov. 21: Miami Beach Rock Ensemble, Turntable Sharks, Typewriter Dreams: Teen Poetry Open Mic, West Little River Marching Band.
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Bop Shop Brass, Electric Piquete, House Savage feat. Big Brooklyn Red, Itawe, Kemy J & The Feel Good Fiesta, Miami Girls Rock Camp, Not Yet Published, Rey Rodriguez, Shira Lee.
- Sunday, Nov. 23: Kulcha Shok Muzik (feat. DJ Lance-O, Youth Movement & Jah Movement), Niuver, The Biscayne Poet, The French Horn Collective, The Jazz Collective, Tony & The Kings, Yacht Rock Miami.
Miami Book Fair Media Contacts:
Rachel Pinzur, Pinzur Communications | 305-725-2875, rachel@pinzurPR.com
Alicia Rivas, Pinzur Communications | 646-338-2517, alicia@pinzurPR.com
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