NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 20, 2026Hillsborough
FloridaRAMA hosts inaugural literary festival featuring 30 local authors
FloridaRAMA is hosting its first-ever literary festival on Saturday, August 22, featuring 30 local authors, book signings, and vendor exhibits. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes admission to the venue's museum and art experience.
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The event provides a platform for local writers to showcase their work and engage with the community, while offering residents access to a curated selection of regional literature and art vendors.
Key Facts
- The FloridaRAMA Literary Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- The event features 30 local authors participating in signings, talks, and meet-and-greets.
- The festival is located at 2606 Fairfield Avenue S., St. Petersburg.
- Tickets for the festival include admission to the FloridaRAMA museum and art experience.
- Participating vendors include Art by Pena, Michelle Lopez, Zenna Henna, Bomi Art Studio, the BookMobile, and the Book Lounge.
- The event organizer, Jessica Baird, stated that this festival is intended to be a recurring event to support local authors.
- The author list includes Jeffrey Armstrong, Bill Berry, Jeannie Carlson, Jesi Cason, Carlene Cobb, Bill DeYoung, Amanda Dugger, Sharon Preston-Folta, Chaim Freiberg, Linda Hansen, Louise Harris, Emelie Hernandez, Kostar, Gail Lenhard, Tamara Lush, Sally Pye, Brittany Ranew, Kevin Renken, Jessica Rios, Julie Rocco, Cathy Salustri, Ric Savid, Mallory Silva, Brandy Stark, Christopher Ward, Paul Wilborn, Jon Wilson, and Tom Winchester.