West Texas Book & Music Festival
Texas History, Mystery and Mystique


September 23 - 27, 2008
Abilene, Texas

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Sponsored by Friends of the Abilene Public Library and The Abilene Reporter News

The West Texas Book and Music Festival is fast approaching. New information is added regularly. Check back often!

At left, authors chat at last year's Festival.


   

General Information
Most events at the festival are free of charge. The Cookbook Gala, and the Boots & Books Luncheon require tickets. Ticket information for these events can be found through the "Festival Events" link above.

Exhibit Hall Information
Texas authors and publishers are welcome to participate in the Book and Music Festival. Exhibit space is available at the following levels -
Individual authors who wish to sell their own books: $20 for 1/2 table
$40 for a full table
Publishers and Book stores -- exhibit space depending on setup desired: $100 minimum
Please check reservation forms for more details.



Goals of the festival include:

• Promote Abilene as a tourist destination
• Attract and recognize authors, musicians, publishers, readers, and listeners from around Texas
• Highlight the importance of reading and literacy throughout the community
• Recognize local and area authors and musicians
•Raise funds to benefit the Abilene Public Library
• Increase awareness and support for library programs

Financial support provided by:

The Campbell Foundation
Center for the Book
Community Foundation of Abilene
Dodge Jones Foundation
Scripps Howard Foundation


CONTACT INFORMATION

Glenn Dromgoole, Festival Chairman
Ginna Sadler, Festival Co-Chairman

Ricki Brown, Librarian
(Ricki heads up the Hall of Texas Authors.
Contact her for information on booth size, amenities & cost.)
202 Cedar Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
(325) 676-6328
ricki.brown@abilenetx.com

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