The Wait is Over . . .
The Dayton Book Fair is back! Our doors will open Friday at 9 am for our 50th Annual Sale. Admission wristbands for Friday are $10 each and good for coming … Continue reading The Wait is Over . . .
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We collect books, media and findings all through the year and resell them at our annual Book Fair at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, OH the second weekend in November. The proceeds from the Fair go to support three Dayton-area charities.
Yes, Virginia there will be a sale this year . . .
We are all excited about the return of the Dayton Book Fair this year, Friday, November 12, 2021 through Monday, November 15th, at our regular location in the Main Expo … Continue reading Yes, Virginia there will be a sale this year . . .
Remembering Macy Janney
We were so very sorry to learn of the death of Macy Janney on Sunday, October 18th. Her list of life accomplishments is so long that the Dayton Book Fair … Continue reading Remembering Macy Janney
Ted Campbell
I’ll never forget the first time I met Ted Campbell, years ago. He had arrived in his little black pick-up truck to bring us a donation of books. Unlike any … Continue reading Ted Campbell
2020 Book Fair is Canceled.
Dear Friends, After much contemplation and discussion, the Book Fair Foundation, Inc. has opted to cancel our Book Fair for November 2020. This is, indeed the lost year and the … Continue reading 2020 Book Fair is Canceled.
Closed Again, July 6 – 13th
The Foundation’s “Book Loft” will again be closed; this time through Monday, July 13 for two reasons. The first is that one of the compressors for the air-conditioning has failed, … Continue reading Closed Again, July 6 – 13th
Scheduled to “Re-Open” Tuesday June 2
The Book Fair Foundation will be returning to their offices at 2181 Embury Park Road on Tuesday, June 2. But these are strange times, and the “re-opening” will be limited … Continue reading Scheduled to “Re-Open” Tuesday June 2
We are closed through May 29th
Dear Friends of the Dayton Book Fair,It has been a difficult week for difficult decisions. Out of an abundance of caution and because a significant percentage of our volunteer staff … Continue reading We are closed through May 29th
Dayton Book Fair Chooses New Beneficiaries
The Dayton Book Fair announced on Wednesday that they have chosen this year’s three beneficiaries to receive proceeds from their 50th anniversary Book Sale in November 2020. Each beneficiary will … Continue reading Dayton Book Fair Chooses New Beneficiaries
New Deadline for Beneficiary Applications
The holidays are busy for everyone, and for the members of the Foundation Board this year that means that we are having to extend the deadline for applications for the … Continue reading New Deadline for Beneficiary Applications
Saturday September 14! Go Forth and Eat Barbeque!
Come enjoy some delicious barbeque and support your favorite Book Fair at the same time. This Saturday, September 14, at Beavercreek and Centerville OH locations of City Barbeque, if you … Continue reading Saturday September 14! Go Forth and Eat Barbeque!
One Great Volunteer
No matter how much you love doing something, sometimes it is time for a change. And so it is that our intrepid Operations Manager, Brian Davies, has resigned from the … Continue reading One Great Volunteer
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