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The 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors Chicago

The 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors Chicago. Come for the books. Stay for the experience.
Sponsored byRBmediaHarlequinSlamor’sBook Lovers ConWoodson Creative StudioGenesis Print & Copy Services
WhenSeptember 11–13
WhereSpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown
AdmissionFree · Ages 21+

More than an event

Come for the books.
Stay for the experience.

The 22nd Annual Cavalcade brings readers and writers together for a lively literary weekend centered in Chicago’s Chinatown.

Begin Friday with a 38-author book fair, audiobook listening lounge, and VIP penthouse game night. Continue Saturday and Sunday with breakfast, dinner, and author signings at the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest.

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Readers browsing books and meeting writers at a past Cavalcade book fair
Browse & discover
A writer sharing a reading with the Cavalcade audience
Hear the stories
Two Cavalcade attendees smiling together and holding books
Meet your people

The voices you love

Featured authors

Meet every author →
Sylvia Day, featured author

Sylvia Day

Naleighna Kai, featured author

Naleighna Kai

Kathy Lyons, featured author

Kathy Lyons

Farrah Rochon, featured author

Farrah Rochon

Pat G’Orge-Walker, featured author

Pat G’Orge-Walker

Vanessa Miller, featured author

Vanessa Miller

J. L. Woodson, featured author

J. L. Woodson

E.N. Joy, featured author

E.N. Joy

Featured lineup published by The Macro Group on the official Eventbrite listing.

Your weekend, beautifully planned

Every chapter
has a little magic.

01

Meet 31 participating authors

Browse the Friday night book fair, greet longtime favorites, discover new voices, and explore current audiobook releases in the listening lounge.

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02

Play in the VIP penthouse suites

Gather for Spoons, Pit, Uno, Left Right Center, Spades, and Bid Whist—with a welcoming teaching table for new players.

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03

Join Printers Row Lit Fest

Continue the celebration Saturday and Sunday at Cavalcade exhibitor booths during the Midwest’s largest outdoor book festival.

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A first look

The weekend unfolds

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Friday11

Book fair & VIP game night

From 6:30 PM at SpringHill Suites Chinatown: meet authors, visit the listening lounge, shop, play, and gather in the penthouse suites.

Saturday12

Printers Row & VIP dinner

Breakfast in Chinatown, author signings from 10 AM–6 PM at Printers Row Lit Fest, then an evening VIP dinner.

Sunday13

Breakfast & final signings

Begin with breakfast at SpringHill Suites, then close the weekend with Cavalcade authors at Printers Row Lit Fest.

Schedule details reflect the official Eventbrite listing and may be updated by the organizer.

Chicago

The city is part of the story

A literary weekend
in the heart of Chicago.

The Friday program and weekend breakfasts are based at SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.

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From our community

“It isn’t just an author event. It’s a reunion with people you didn’t know you were missing.”

— A longtime Cavalcade reader

Cavalcade readers gathered around tables during a presentation
Readings
A smiling Cavalcade attendee enjoying the gathering
Connections
A joyful speaker addressing the Cavalcade audience
Celebration

Made possible together

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Let the next chapter
come to you.

Author reveals, ticket news, and weekend notes. No clutter.

September 11–13 · Chicago

Your next favorite
weekend is waiting.

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