The 5th Bay Area Kids' Book Fair Silicon Valley Edition is in Sunnyvale (Saturday, Oct. 16) and the East Bay Edition is in Dublin (Sunday, Oct,. 17). Both Bay Area Kids' Book Fairs offer free admission and free parking for attendees. Fair vendor spaces are open to authors, illustrators, publishers, camps, educational programs, comics, games and toys exhibitors, non-profit organizations and other commercial exhibitors. We have a special Shared Table category for authors and illustrators. All-time favorite characters from books and movies including Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand to meet and greet attendees. There are two Story Time areas all day for authors and publishers to do a reading. Exhibitors have an opportunity to provide a free art or educational activity for attendees.
Event Schedule
Oct 16
SATURDAY
10:00am – 2:00pm
Oct 17
SUNDAY
10:00am – 2:00pm
Demographics
Families with children and teens interested in reading, learning and educational enrichment.
Previous Year Total Exhibitors, Vendors and Sponsors: 62
Stanford Children's Health is the sponsor of Story Time.
Special Notes
If you can’t make it to Bay Area Kids' Book Fairs, you can still participate through our Book Bag program (see Sponsorship Information). Sponsorships besides those listed here can be tailored to your budget and objectives. There are also multi-year sponsorship discounts available. Contact producer Jay Bedecarre at [email protected] for more details. Booth assignments are given to exhibitors at check-in. Companies interested in sampling opportunities should email us at [email protected]
Prohibited Categories
Cannabis
Adult Entertainment
Tobacco
Beer/Wine
Event Terms and Cancellation Policy
No refunds after Sept. 16, 2021. If vendor cancels before Sept. 16, $50 of fee and any credit card fees are non-refundable. Exhibitors pay a flat fee for each vendor space. No commission is collected on sales. Exhibitors can reserve multiple spaces. Acceptance of vendors is subject to review by Bay Area Kids' Book Fair producer after submission of application and payment. Producer reserves the right to reject any application without prejudice. We limit the number of exhibitors in some categories. Priority of acceptance will be based on receipt of your application and payment. Event is INDOORS and is held rain or shine. Exhibitors must stay within your rented space. You may only exhibit or sell items listed on your application. Walkabout solicitation or “barking” is not permitted. No food or drinks may be sold or sampled in your booth without written permission of Bay Area Festivals and securing necessary permits. Exhibitor space fee does NOT include table(s) or chair(s). Exhibitors can bring their own tables/chairs or rent 6-foot rectangular table(s) and chairs from the producer. Rentals must be ordered in advance. No equipment will be available to rent at the event. The fee for a Shared Exhibitor Space INCLUDES table and chair. Exhibitors in a shared space can request the person to share table with them or have Bay Area Festivals provide a person. Electricity is limited. If you want electrical service you must order with your application and provide a 25’ electrical cord. Electrical service is only available for vendors in wall spaces. The contact name and mobile phone number of the onsite representative must be provided to Bay Area Festivals in advance of check-in.
