West Texas Book and Music Festival

West Texas Book & Music Festival

September 22 - 27, 2008
Abilene, Texas

Chatting with Texas Authors

Sponsored by

Friends of the Abilene Public Library,
The Abilene Reporter News,
and The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

	Festival Events		Featured Authors & Musicians
	Hall of Texas Authors		Cookbook Gala
	Boots & Books Luncheon		A.C. Greene Award
	Around Abilene

General Information
Most events at the festival are free of charge. The Cookbook Gala, and the Boots & Books Luncheon require tickets.

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.

FORMS
Table Reservation Form

Booth Reservation Form

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:

Dodge Jones Foundation
Scripps Howard Foundation

This project is supported by a grant from the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, the City of Abilene, and the Texas Commission on the Arts

CONTACT INFORMATION

Glenn Dromgoole, Festival Chairman
g.dromgoole@suddenlink.net
Ginna Sadler, Festival Co-Chairman
sadlerg@acu.edu

Ricki Brown, City 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