Join us March 7th-10th, 2024 for the First Tampa International Book Fair!
Thursday, march 7th
OPENING CEREMONY, CASH BAR & TAPA*
- Thursday, March 7, 2024.
- @6:00pm-7:45 pm
- The Cuban Club (Ybor City) - In the Cantina (First floor)
- Words of welcome and reading of lector from Mayor Castor
- Words about José Martí by Gabriel Cartaya and the cigar factory reader (El Lector) by Judge Emiliano Salcines, Jr.
- Words about the only known female cigar factory reader, Puerto Rican author and activist Luisa Capetillo-Dr. Kenya C. Dworkin y Méndez
- Performance by Lectores (Readers) “at a Cigar Factory” (James López & Grettel Sánchez) (with participation by cigar factory owners, cigar rollers, and readings by guest authors/poets)
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony
Cantina Cash Bar & Tapas* – @6:00 pm- 7:45pm
*Tapas from the West Tampa Sandwich Shop
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS & CASH BAR
- Thursday, March 7, 2024.
- @8:30pm – 9:45pm
- Roland Manteiga Theater (Second floor), The Cuban Club
- Dance presentation
- Medley of Latin American songs presented by Tampa’s Wattaka Choir
- Poetry readings in honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2024
- A bit more information about the Fair, the events of Saturday & Sunday, & acknowledgment of and gratitude expressed to the fair’s sponsors
- Invitation to Saturday’s and Sunday’s activities.
Cantina Cash Bar – @8:00 pm- 9:45pm
friday, march 8th
OPENING OF THE YBORÍN CHILDREN’S PAVILION
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @5:30pm-7:00pm
- HCC Patio, corner of 14th Street (República de Cuba) and 9th Avenue
EVENING CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
- Friday, March 8, 2024.
- @8:00-10:00 pm
- Ybor City, 1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
“Women and their literary work: importance and impact”
- Round table
- Readings
Saturday, march 9th
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:00am-8:00pm
- Manteiga Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:00am-6:00pm
- Courtyard Stage in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
OPENING OF THE YBORÍN CHILDREN’S PAVILION
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:00am-6:30pm
- HCC Patio, corner of 14th Street (República de Cuba) and 9th Avenue
BOOK STALLS OPEN FOR SALES
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:30am-6:30pm
- HCC Plaza, corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:30am-12:30pm
- Ybor Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (VIRTUAL)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @9:30am-12:30pm
- Martí Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
LUNCH - Time: 12:40pm – 1:50pm
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @2:00pm-6:15pm
- Ybor Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (VIRTUAL)
- Saturday, March 9, 2024.
- @2:00pm-6:15pm
- Martí Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
END OF DAY
- @6:30 pm
- Book sales close until tomorrow, Sunday morning
sunday, march 10th
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:00am-8:00pm
- Manteiga Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:00am-6:00pm
- Courtyard Stage in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
OPENING OF THE YBORÍN CHILDREN’S PAVILION
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:00am-6:30pm
- HCC Patio, corner of 14th Street (República de Cuba) and 9th Avenue
BOOK STALLS OPEN FOR SALES
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:30am-6:30pm
- HCC Plaza, corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:30am-12:30pm
- Ybor Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (VIRTUAL)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- @9:30am-12:30pm
- Martí Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
LUNCH - Time: 12:45pm – 2:00pm
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (IN PERSON)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- 2:30-6:30pm
- Ybor Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
PANELS – INVITED AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS (VIRTUAL)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- 2:30-6:30pm
- Martí Room in the Ybor Building, southeast corner of 15th Street (República de Cuba) and Palm Avenue
CLOSING SESSION
- Sunday, March 10, 2024.
- 6:45pm-7:00pm
- Patio of Yborín Children's Pavilion
Announcement of Tampa International Book Fair 2025
