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What is the Festival of Books?
How much are tickets to the Festival?
How can I buy books by the presenting authors?
How can I meet my favorite author and get them to sign my book?
Where is the Festival of Books?
Do I have to register for the Festival?
Who sponsors the Festival of Books?
How can I help with the Festival?
I am an author, how do I get involved with the Festival?
I would like to sell items at the Festival, is that possible?
What can kid's do at the Festival of Books?
Will there be food for sale at the Festival?
I am interested in publishing a book, what can I do at the Festival?
I am interested in business, what can I do at the Festival?
I am interested in sports, what can I do at the Festival?
I like music, what is there for me to do at the Festival?
I am a teacher, what can I do at the Festival?
I am interested in politics, is there anything for me at the Festival?
What programs are for history buffs?
I am from Western South Dakota - is there a way I can get to the Festival in Sioux Falls with others?
What is the Festival of Books?
The best way to answer that is by attending the Festival! It is a unique, literary event. One can choose from a different activity each
hour. Participants have the chance to hear from some of the faces behind the words they read. Visit the "2007 Presenter" section of this
website for a complete listing of presenters and a list of their recent books. If you are still a little skeptical, tune into "Food for
Thought" on SD Public Radio on the first and third Friday of each month to hear authors discussing their work. Or, you could always tune
into C-SPAN 2 on the weekend for BookTV, oftentimes, they are airing events that take place at book festivals across the country.
How much are tickets to the Festival?
The Festival of Books is a FREE event, thanks to the wonderful sponsors. There is no charge to attend Festival events, with the exception of
events where food is being served. The Literary Feast will require tickets that will sell for $20/ticket. That includes a full-course meal and
entertainment for the evening.
How can I buy books by the presenting authors?
A number of book sellers will be selling books at exhibitor's hall (Deadwood Pavilion) on Friday from Noon-8 PM and from 9 AM to 8 PM
on Saturday. Between all of the book sellers on hand, each author will have at least one book for sale.
How can I meet my favorite author and get them to sign my book?
The best time to meet authors is during the book signing times, which are Friday afternoon (2-4 PM tenative) and Saturday at noon. At this time,
authors will be at tables set up throughout the main Festival venues will be available to sign books.
Where is the Festival of Books?
This year, the Festival of Books is in Deadwood. The Franklin and the Holiday Inn Express are the hotels closest to the Festival events.
It is a good idea to start at the Deadwood Pavilion as the information booth will be there. Other venues include the Silverado, Lead-
Deadwood Elementary School and the Masonic Temple. The Black Hills Storytellers will hold their event on Saturday at 10 PM
at the Adams Museum and all of the events on Sunday will take place at Tatanka: Story of the Bison (weather permitting). The
Literary Feast will be at the Golden Hills Resort in Lead.
Do I have to register for the Festival?
No, there is no pre-registration necessary for most events. The only event that requires pre-registration is the Literary Feast, with
pre-registering consisting of purchasing a ticket. Also, we ask that people call the Adams Museum at 605-578-3724 to reserve a
spot for the storytelling. Space is limited to the first 40 who register. There is no cost to attend, but seating will go first to those who
have called ahead. When you are at the Festival, we ask that you sign the guestbook, located in Exhibitor's Hall for us to get an
accurate count and an idea of where people are coming from who attend the Festival.
Those interested in winning a free book may complete a short evaluation form after attending a few sessions. You name will be entered
in a drawing for free books that will take place every half hour.
Who sponsors the Festival of Books?
The Festival of Books is organized by the South Dakota Center for the Book, a program of the South Dakota Humanities Council. The Festival
is reliant on donations from foundations, corporations and individuals to run. Major sponsors for the 2006 event include the City of
Deadwood, Deadwood Historic Preservation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Track sponsors include Deadwood
Public Library, Messengers of Healing Winds Foundation, South Dakota Arts Council, Black Hills Power, First Western Bank and South Dakota Public
Broadcasting. We also rely on supporting sponsors, which include RBC Dain Rauscher, Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries, Short
Grass Arts Council, Rapid City Journal, Silverado, Holiday Inn Express, the Deadwood Pavilion, Lead-Deadwood Schools, and the
Deadwood Masonic Temple.
How can I help with the Festival?
We are always looking for volunteers to work various aspects of the Festival. Please visit the "Volunteer" section of the website
for more details on volunteer opportunities available.
I am an author, how do I get involved with the Festival?
We do not have any time slots available for any additional presenters for the 2007 Festival at this time. There is a track entitled
writers' support that is designed for authors. There will be industry experts if you are looking to publish a book, including publicists
and editors. The Festival is a great opportunity to interact and network with others in the profession, even if you are not among the
presenters. Please submit your name for consideration at the 2008 Festival of Books in Sioux Falls.
I would like to sell items at the Festival, is that possible?
There is an exhibitor's hall where vendors are set up to sell their items. Please visit the "Exhibitors" section of this website
for more details.
What can kid's do at the Festival of Books?
There are activiitis throughout the day on Saturday for kids. They can hear from some of the best children's authors in the country,
or drop in at the Deadwood Elementary gym for children's activities. All of the events for kids are free.
Will there be food for sale at the Festival?
Yes, this year there will be a built in lunch and dinner break on Saturday. There will be concessions sold at the Deadwood Pavilion
throughout the weekend. Prairie Edge is sponsoring a complimentary continental breakfast on Sunday at Tatanka.
In addition, there are several eateries within walking distance from Festival venues.
I am interested in publishing a book, what can I do at the Festival?
There is a special track of interest entitled Writers' Support that is just for emerging authors.
I am interested in business, what can I do at the Festival?
We are working on lining up business presentations with Sioux Falls Canaries owner Mike Veeck, author of the book Fun is Good.
Please watch for more details.
I am interested in sports, what can I do at the Festival?
There will be a panel discussion on baseball featuring an editor at Sports Illustrated and authors from other genres who have
incorporated athletics in their writing.
I like music, what is there for me to do at the Festival?
Yes! We hope to coordinate live music throughout the weekend at the Deadwood Pavilion. Please check back for groups who will
be performing on stage.
I am a teacher, what can I do at the Festival?
Along with going to presenters at the Festival, teachers can attend special events coordinated by the South Dakota Literacy Council.
I am interested in politics, is there anything for me at the Festival?
We have two fellows from the political "think tank" Demos who will present at the Festival.
What programs are for history buffs?
There is an entire track of interest just for those interested in history. A number of historians and tribal writers have agreed to
present at the Festival. Please visit the "Schedule" section on this website for more details.
I am from Eastern South Dakota - is there a way I can get to the Festival in Deadwood with others?
Yes! Call us and we will see what we can do to help set up car pools and caravans.
