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Welcome to the Book Fair
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Welcome to the Book Fair
Whether you're a returning exhibitor or new to the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, this page is your resource for important information you'll need to get the most out of your participation in the southeast's largest antiquarian book fair. On this page, you'll find links to download the important forms you'll need. Above, you’ll find a special video interview with several recent exhibitors, both newcomers and stalwart regulars at the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair. We think their perspective will be helpful for antiquarian book dealers who are considering participation in our Book Fair. Thank you for your interest and have a great fair.
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the 2025 Dealer Packet
Alcove Application
Some dealers wish to take advantage of the unique architecture in The Coliseum by exhibiting in the alcoves that line the main floor on the east and west sides. Alcove spaces are 15 feet by 14 feet and come with 6-foot and 8-foot tables as needed, an exhibitor sign, ID badges, two chairs, bags and seals, for a fee of $950. It is very important that you fill in both pages of your Alcove Application as soon as possible. Changes in Name Badges, Program Listings, and Table Numbers should all be made before February 1st. Please ensure that you've signed the form in the appropriate place. Please keep an extra copy of this form for your personal records.
Booth Application
Florida Antiquarian Book Fair provides booths for exhibitors on the floor of The Coliseum. Booths are 10 feet by 8 feet and come with two curtained, covered 8-foot tables, (a third 6-foot table is available for a $35 fee), two floor lights, an exhibitor sign, ID badges, two chairs, and bags and seals, for a fee of $500. It is very important that you fill in both pages of your Booth Application as soon as possible. Changes in Name Badges, Program Listings, and Table Numbers should all be made before February 1st. Please ensure that you've signed the form in the appropriate place. Please keep an extra copy of this form for your personal records.
Extra Booth Space
In some areas of The Coliseum, it is possible to extend the exhibit area beyond the booth or alcove size. (Please ask if yours is a qualifying location.) In those cases, the exhibitor may do so at a fee of $10 per square foot, a fee created both to offset increases in basic costs and to ensure that each dealer is paying an equal rate for the space he or she uses.
Promote the Book Fair
You can help make the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair a success by promoting it in your community. We have everything you need: posters, post cards, fliers and a press release. Just download the packet above and start getting the word out.
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Advertise to book lovers
The book fair offers excellent opportunities to put your message in front of book lovers. Here are two key ways:
THE BOOK FAIR PROGRAM and BOOK LOVERS' PARADISE MAGAZINE
You can learn more about each of those publications by downloading the sheet to
the right. It tells about the program issued during the book fair and how to obtain
one. It also tells about our new magazine that is produced especially for book lovers.
There’s also a note about sponsoring the book fair if you think you
might have an interest in that opportunity.
Your listing
If you have exhibited with us before, your current listing is on our Exhibiting Dealers page. Please let us know if there are any corrections that should be made. Your program listing will be the same as the Web page listing, with the addition of your booth number.
Returning exhibitors: Did you already submit a Registration Form?
At the close of each show, exhibitors are given the opportunity to register early for the following year's fair. This Registration Form, and accompanying deposit, allows dealers to request specific booth assignments and to secure exhibition space. It is a notice of intent to exhibit. However, the Booth Application or Alcove Application is a binding agreement between Exhibitors and Management and is required for all exhibitors, along with the balance of the booth fees, for participation in the fair.
Late Fee
Please ensure that all changes to Program Listings, Table Numbers, and Name Tags are made before February 1st.
A $50 late charge will be added if all fees are not paid by February 1st.
2024 Atlantic Showcase Rental Form
Book
Please mail all forms, payments, and correspondence to:
Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, c/o Lighthouse Books, ABAA, 14046 Fifth Street, Dade City, FL 33525