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Blake’s Backyard (Almont)

Boozy Book Fair

December 14th | 11:00am – 5:00pm

Get ready to mix holiday cheer with your favorite reads at Blake’s Boozy Book Fair: Holiday Edition! Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, treating yourself to a new read, or just here for the cozy vibes and cocktails, this is the ultimate holiday hangout for book lovers with a buzz.

HERE’S WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU:

  • Curated selection of indie, bestselling, and holiday-themed books
  • Festive cocktails & seasonal drinks
  • Bookish gifts, local vendors & stocking stuffers
  • Cozy tunes & holiday ambiance
  • Cute photo ops
  • A fun bookish gift to take home
  • Choose your brew – Hard Cider, Sweet Cider or Blake’s Coffee

VENDOR LINE UP: 

  • Love by Chapters Bookstore
  • Eras Bookstore
  • Katherine Sweet
  • Hats by Design
  • 4GOOD Permanent Jewelry
  • Creology
  • Lemon Jay
  • Feather & Fray Boutique
  • Rachel Laberge
  • Scented Memories
  • Allow Nourishment 
  • Bubbles & Bash
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Almont Library Food Drive

The Almont District Library has partnered with the Stone Soup Food Bank to collect items for their holiday food baskets. All donations help families in Lapeer County! 

Items Requested: Stuffing, Canned Vegetables, Gravy, Soup, Corn Muffin Mix, Instant Potatoes, Canned Pumpkin, Dessert Mixes, Chicken Broth & more!

 
Donate an item and receive $5 off any purchase at Blake’s Backyard! 

 

Featured Author – Rachel LaBerge

Rachel LaBerge, writing love stories where the characters’ brains are spicy, just like the plot

When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably thinking about donuts, sour candy, or looking for her next hyperfixation. She lives in Michigan with her husband (Roberto), her two Frenchies (Rafa and Ruby), and cat (Riley).

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Featured Author – Sweet Tales With Spice

I’m a Rated-R girl in a Hallmark world or a Hallmark girl in a Rated-R world…depending on you look at it.

I’ve been writing since I was a little girl and that’s simply never changed. Stories have been my way to experience, understand, and sometimes escape the world. Talk to me for five minutes and you’ll find I can’t shut up about writing. Read my work and you’ll find characters that are flawed, but you’d still want to share a meal with (well most of them, anyway).

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Why Timed Tickets? 

To ensure everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable experience at the Boozy Book Fair, we’ve introduced scheduled time slots. This helps us prevent overcrowding, shorten wait times, and give book lovers like you the chance to browse our curated selections without feeling rushed—or stuck in long lines. Whether you’re hunting for a new read or just want to sip and stroll, your time slot ensures the space stays relaxed and welcoming for all.