# Stardust & Stories Book Festival

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Ages: open to all and designed for readers of YA, NA, and beyond
- Price: Free Admission
- Organizer: Stardust & Stories Book Festival
- Official page: https://fun4raleighkids.com/Whats-Happening/Fall-Festivals/11/14-Stardust-Stories-Book-Festival/View-details
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 10

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## About

A free outdoor book festival for fans of fantasy, sci-fi and creative storytelling, with authors and illustrators, interactive performances, music and bookish vendors. Visitors can come dressed as a favorite book character for a costume contest and giveaways.

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