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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 20, 2026Hillsborough

FloridaRAMA hosts inaugural Literary Festival featuring 30 local authors

FloridaRAMA is hosting its first-ever Literary Festival on Saturday, August 22, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event features 30 local authors participating in book signings, talks, and meet-and-greets, with tickets including access to the venue's museum and art experience.

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Why It Matters

The event provides a platform for 30 local authors to showcase their work and engage with the community, while also serving as a recurring collaborative event for the venue.

Key Facts

  • The FloridaRAMA Literary Festival takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The event features 30 local authors.
  • Activities include book signings, author talks, and meet-and-greets.
  • The venue is located at 2606 Fairfield Avenue S., St. Petersburg.
  • Tickets for the festival include admission to the FloridaRAMA museum and art experience.
  • The event is intended to be a recurring, ongoing initiative to support local authors.
  • Participating vendors include Art by Pena, Michelle Lopez, Zenna Henna, Bomi Art Studio, the BookMobile, and the Book Lounge.
  • The festival is part of FloridaRAMA's collaborative community event programming.

Who's Mentioned

personJessica Baird“Business Development Manager at FloridaRAMA and event organizer.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the event is taking place.”location2606 Fairfield Avenue S.“The physical address of the event.”locationFloridaRAMA“The venue hosting the literary festival.”