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Tales & Tumbleweed Book Festival
Nov 30, 2025, 10:00 am - Feb 6, 2026, 5:00 pm
🎉📚 Tales & Tumbleweed Holiday Book Festival 📚🎉
Get ready for a full day of literary magic, local flair, and holiday cheer! Join us for the Tales & Tumbleweed Holiday Book Festival — a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating local authors, unique vendors, and the vibrant creative community of the East Valley. Hosted by your very own East Valley book club Books & Banter.
✨ What to Expect: • Meet and mingle with local authors • Shop handcrafted gifts and goods from local vendors • Enjoy great food, drinks & vibes at La Famiglia and Silver Key Lounge • Take part in raffles, giveaways, and more!
🎟 Admission: General Admission: FREE – open to all! VIP Tickets: $35 – includes: ✔ Exclusive swag bag (valued at over $60) ✔ Access to a VIP-only raffle (worth $200+)
🎁 Raffles: • VIP-Only Raffle – included with VIP ticket purchase • Public Raffle – tickets available for anyone to purchase at the event
Whether you’re a book lover, a holiday shopper, or just looking for a fun local event — Tales & Tumbleweed is the perfect way to kick off the season. 📚✨ Support local. Discover new stories. Celebrate community. ✨📚
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