Durham Geek and Grub Market (Book Nerd Edition)

Celebrate moms, book lovers and cozy Sunday vibes at the BOOK NERD Edition of Geek and Grub Market at the Durham Armory. Happening on Mother’s Day, this FREE, literary-filled event features 40+ geektastic vendors, delicious food trucks, special guests, and story-inspired activities. Bring Mom for a day of shopping, snacking, and adding a few new favorites to her shelf.

Begin your adventure at our check-in desk at the main entrance of the building, where little geeks can receive a free goodie from our treasure chest or find out how to participate in our free scavenger hunt. Refresh at our Geek Tavern with a selection of non-alcoholic geektastic beverages.

Event Schedule:
Coming Soon
EVENT FAQs
Do I need a ticket for Entry? No ticket required for this fantasy journey!

Where do I Park? There is tons of street parking (free on weekends) and paid parking in nearby garages.
Will there be food and drinks? There will be food trucks plus there will be non-alcoholic themed mocktails at our indoor Geek Tavern.

How Does the Scavenger Hunt Work? Find 8 of our Book Nerd Gambits and return to the HQ Desk to win a prize!

How Do I Become a Vendor at this Event? Booths start at $85 for this event. You can apply at vend for this event by clicking here or at GeekandGrubMarket.com.

Is this event handicapped accessible? Absolutely! The event is fully accessible!

Can We View Vendors Ahead of Time? Yes! Ten days before our event, simply visit our website to view the vendor list and map before the event.

Are Pets Welcome at this Event? Only service dogs will be able to attend this event - but feel free to bring them to our next event at Optimist Farm in Apex!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, United States

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