Shop Local! Read Indie!

Join us from April to September for our monthly Kenosha Book Festival at Studio Moonfall. Each event brings in around 20 local and independent authors featuring books across all genres.

Plus, we pull out the secret stash of THOUSANDS of used books – all for only $1 each! And don’t forget the entertainment and food trucks we bring along so you can hang out all day!

DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main St. Galena, IL

Shop Local! Read Indie!

Join us from April to September for our monthly Kenosha Book Festival at Studio Moonfall. Each event brings in around 20 local and independent authors featuring books across all genres.

Plus, we pull out the secret stash of THOUSANDS of used books – all for only $1 each! And don’t forget the entertainment and food trucks we bring along so you can hang out all day!

Panels: 8 - 11:45
Lunch: 12 - 1:15
Tea & Fashion show: 1:30-2:30
Book Signing: 3-5:00

The Grayslake Arts Alliance will have an Artist Trading Cards creation station and all ages are welcome to create an artist trading card to trade or keep. Create your own leather bookmark with step by step guidance from GAA member Sam the Jam Artist. Both activities are FREE and all supplies will be provided. 

Grayslake Arts Alliance members will also be offering published books from their member authors and a wide array of bookish art including handmade art, bookmarks, greeting cards and more from their artist members!

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

*The first 200 people in attendance receive swag bags. Bags donated by the Grayslake Village Center.