Name: Awkward Nerd Book Fair - 2024
Start: 2024-09-22T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-22T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Tripoli Shriners

Relive the nostalgia of your youth with a classic 90s themed Book Fair for adults! It's like the Fair you remember, but all grown up – and with a nerdy bent.
This year the Triploli Shrine Center (TSC) is excited to host us and support the explosive growth of the event. This venue change is huge - the ballroom has triple the space and will feature more booksellers, authors, game sellers/publishers, bookish vendors, food, and the ever popular 90s themed Craft Area.
We also have an opportunity for a handful of folks to join us for a very special cocktail sunset cruise the evening before the Book Fair - The Big Gay Pirate Cruise! (details below)
At the Awkward Nerd Book Fair, adult attendees will enjoy talks, panels, and signings that cover an expansive genre list, including: game designers, horror, poetry, punk, thriller, fantasy, comics, queer, and even some work that’s a little naughty and bawdy. ;-)
As always, there will be our famous themed cocktails and mocktails, a photobooth and special visit from a Red Dog. Who is big.
Special thanks to: Tripoli Shrine Center and Feral Arts & Culture for their sponsorship support!
Hotel Blocks:
Fairfield - $179-199 (Expires Aug. 30) https://www.marriott.com/event.../reservation-link.mi...

Hilton - $149 (Expires Aug. 30) https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MKEMHHF&groupCode=90D&arrivaldate=2024-09-20&departuredate=2024-09-22&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Hyatt - $194 (Expires Aug. 21) https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MKERM/G-AWNE
SOLD OUT --> The Big Gay Pirate Cruise (Sept. 21 6:30-8:30pm)
Join Awkward Nerd Events for a special event celebrating the recent release of Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland - a queer pirate romp.
This 2 hour sunset cruise on Lake Michigan will feature readings from Alexandra Rowland and special guest Liz Shipton. It will also include Lake Michigan pirate stories, themed music, cocktails, and mocktails!
Cocktails and Mocktails included in the ticket price. Cosplay/pirate dress/'gentleman' pirate clothing heavily encouraged!
Ticket pricing for The Big Gay Pirate Cruise and the Awkward Nerd Book Fair can be found here: https://awkwardnerdevents.com/products/awkward-nerd-book-fair-2024.