22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago

Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2025, we invite you to the 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors where you can come out and play with your favorite authors and join us for the Printers Row Lit Fest. This is all about fun and getting to know us on an intimate level. VIP gift bags are sponsored by Cavalcade of Authors, Slamors, and Book Lovers Con.

Printers Row Lit Fest is the Midwest's largest outdoor book festival with over 50,000 to 100,000 attendees each year.

On game night at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chinatown in Chicago, we're playing Spoons, Pit, Uno, Left-right-center, Spades and Bid Whist (if you ever wanted to learn how to play those, Naleighna Kai will have a "teaching" table. No pressure. No yelling, No shame!).

The Pajama Party is all about readings in a more intimate setting.

THE CAVALCADE OF AUTHORS BOOK FAIR IS FREE!

Cavalcade of Authors Book Fair at the Springhill Suites in Chinatown. Starts at Friday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. Please note, this does NOT give access to the private Penthouse level Come Out & Play Event. This is for the ground level event that is open to the public.

VIP Early Bird All Weekend Pass is $150

VIP All Weekend Pass is $225

This covers all Cavalcade events and dinners.

Breakfast is included all days as part of booking within the room block.

If you'd like your book club of 6 or more to attend, email [email protected].

Authors who want to participate please contact [email protected]

*GAME NIGHTS ARE FOR GROWN FOLKS ONLY-21 and up!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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