Margins and Moonlight

Margins & Moonlight: Book Fair & Literary Ball

Hosted By: Piedmont Center for Sustainability & FBE Consulting and Event Planning LLC.

📍 ACCA Shriners' Center

1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

📅 September 18–19, 2026

Attending Authors and Vendors

A’Maree Jones

Alan Thereault

Amber Bowe

Art by Alaina Cash

Ashley Anglin

Ashley Grant

Ashvale Hearth

Atlas Creed

Bikini Panini

Bill Blume

Black Dahlia Publishing LLC

Britt DeLaney

C.L. Sharp

Chronicles of Life

Clay McLeod Chapman

Connor Mancuso

D. Alexander Ward

D.L. Jennings

Dai’Ja S. Rose

Deston J. Munden

Draygan Reyes

E. Kathryn

Elsie Bea

Engram Atelier

Epilogue Books

Eri Tattoos

Eris Marriott

Evelyn Clovers

Fox and Field

Indie Art Box Customs

itoti Crafts

Jacob Peyton

James Blakey

Jenn Lessmann

Jessica Harman

Just A Girl’s Studio Art

K.N. Robertson

Kathryne Mae

Katie Oslow

Katie Tolles

Kelly Michelle

L.M. Dodds

Laura Mauger

Lee Alexander

Lex On Main

Lindsay Reign

Linette Kasper & Aaron Crocker

Lucas Marino / Spineless Reads

Luden Gray

M.M. Rees

Megan Elisabeth

Megan Michelle

Meredith Stoddard

Michaela Riley

Michael Gryboski

Mickey Black

Morgan Elise

Nancy Scanlon

Nathan Cox Tattoos

Oberon’s Curiosities

Pamela Kinney

Penny Golden

Philip Fracassi

Rauri Rose Books LLC

Raven Hudgins

Raven’s Luck Leather

Rhita Daniel

Richmond Public Library

Runic Roast Coffee

RVA Katana

S.E. Zell

Salimah Ismail

Sienna Rae

Sugar and Smoke

The Book Nook RVA

The Crafty Hobbit

The Light Spiritual Wellness Center

The Piedmont Center for Sustainability

The Weird Library Podcast

Travis Seabrook

Venom Body Art

Venus in Virgo

Wanda Miller / FoxHouse LLC

Whimsy and Ruin

Willow Spring Apothecary

Zotia Gems

📚 Book Fair & Author Signings

All Ages Welcome

A curated literary marketplace featuring independent authors, book signings, and vendors celebrating the written word.

Book Fair Hours:

• Friday, Sept 18 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday, Sept 19 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Highlights:

• 50+ authors 
• Curated literary vendors
• Mobile book trucks
• Food trucks
• Author panels (Saturday, hourly starting at 12 PM)
• Community book drive benefiting Little Free Libraries

Genre Focus: Fantasy, Horror, Local Authors, LGBTQIA+ Voices

✨ Literary cosplay encouraged

Book Fair Ticket: $50

🗺️ Richmond Literary Scavenger Hunt

Held between the Book Fair and the Literary Ball. Explore Richmond businesses and literary history while competing for a special prize. Details provided at the event.

🌙 Literary Ball

Saturday, Sept 19 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Bar last call at 10:30 PM

21+ Only

An enchanting literary ball inspired by classic tales, romantic prose, and storytelling after dark.

Ball Features:

• DJ-led evening
• Light hors d’oeuvres
• Ballroom dance instruction
• Formalwear & literary cosplay encouraged

🎭 Costume Contest Categories:

• Most Book Accurate
• Most Creative
• Best Duo / Team

Literary Ball Ticket: $100

🎉 After Party

Details to be announced.

🎟️ Ticket Options

• Book Fair Only (All Ages): $50
• Literary Ball Only (21+): $100
• Combo Ticket (Book Fair + Ball): $125

Have a question about the event? Email Fritz at Frederick@FBEConsultingEvents.com