Join us for the Black Friday Book Market on Friday, November 27th from 12–4 PM iat Mead Hall in Saint Charles, MO.
Location: Mead Hall, Saint Charles
Date: November 27th, 2026
Time: 12pm - 5pm
We're bringing together indie authors, local vendors, and bookish businesses for a day of holiday shopping, unique gifts, and all things literary! Help readers shop small and support local creatives this Black Friday.
WHO CAN APPLY?
This event is open to authors and vendors across all genres. Please keep in mind that this will be an adult-focused bookish event.
Submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance. Selected authors and vendors will receive additional information regarding their assigned venue, invoice, and event details after acceptance.
TABLE FEES
Please select the table size that best fits your setup. Table size refers to the amount of display space you will be allotted at your assigned venue.
AUTHORS:
Half Shared Table: $30
Full Table: $40
VENDORS:
Full Table: $45
Double Table: $60
RENTALS
Mead Hall will provide table space and some chairs they have on hand. We are not currently sure if we will need to provide rentals at this time, but we will keep you updated. Please still specify whether you would need a table or chair rental in the form below.
Because each host venue is different, access to electricity, outlets, Wi-Fi, and other amenities cannot be guaranteed but we will try to accomodate vendors as much as possible (especially regarding the Wi-Fi).
RAFFLE DONATIONS
As always, we do love to put together a raffle for attendees!
Prizes may include signed books, bookmarks, bookish merchandise, gift cards, products from local businesses, and other goodies donated by participating authors, vendors, and venues.
If you would like to contribute an item, book, gift card, or other product to the prize baskets, please indicate that in the form below. You are welcome to include business cards or promotional materials with your donation!
Donations are completely optional.
SETUP AND TAKE DOWN
Because the time starts at 12pm, you can start setting up at 11am. Exact setup instructions may vary depending on your assigned venue and will be provided closer to the event.
Please do not begin breaking down your table before the end time.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
If accepted, you will receive an invoice from STL Bookish Events via email. Your spot is not officially confirmed until your invoice has been paid in full.
Each invoice will include a payment due date. If payment is not received by the deadline listed on your invoice, your spot may be released to another author or vendor on our waitlist.
In accordance with the STL Bookish Events Refund & Cancellation Policy, all author/vendor fees and rental fees are non-refundable once paid, unless otherwise stated by STL Bookish Events.
Refunds will generally only be issued if STL Bookish Events cancels the event and does not reschedule it. Changes to participating authors, vendors, programming, schedules, venue assignments, or venue details do not qualify for a refund.
If the event is postponed, relocated, or canceled due to circumstances outside of our control, including severe weather, public health emergencies, government restrictions, or venue emergencies, refund or transfer options will be determined based on the circumstances.
Authors and vendors who cancel, fail to attend, or are removed for violating event policies are not eligible for reimbursement.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the space to someone on our waitlist.
IMPORTANT INFO
Authors and vendors are responsible for managing their own sales, payment processing, cash/change, merchandise, and applicable sales tax obligations.
Participation in the event is subject to all applicable STL Bookish Events policies, including our Code of Conduct, AI Usage Policy, and vendor/intellectual property guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact Michele at michele@stlbookishevents.com.
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