Readings, panel discussions, lectures and more in the areas of fiction, turning books into movies, the publishing. Over 13,000 people participated last year. Art, tours of local historical inns, vintage fashions, plays and concerts, plus workshops on Victorian crafts. Donation suggested for some activites. Master classes, panel discussions, walking tours, book fair, autograph sessions with featured writers, interview with Dakin.
Some events are fee-based.
Entertainment and food tastings in the historic part of the city. This is the 23rd occurence of the Azalea Trail Run. Visit the health and fitness expo, antique auto show, hockey game, and arts exhibitions. Workshops, field trips, celebration of the comeback of the geese whose population dwindled in the early 1970's. Take a class in basic birding, bird photography, wildlife. sketching, or birding by ear.