Memorial Day Weekend Boozy Book Fair

Celebrate your Memorial Day weekend with Writer's Block Bookstore at FORWARD/SLASH! Kick off the summer with all your boozy book favorites, raffles, local vendors and a local food vendor! A paid ticket comes with 5 raffle tickets and a drink ticket a limited edition welcome cocktail!* Raffle prizes will be a tote bag filled with ARCs provided by Writer's Block Bookstore and a $50 gift to FORWARD/SLASH provided by, of course, FORWARD/SLASH!

*This event is open to all! A paid ticket is only required for attendees who would like the welcome cocktail and to participate in the raffles.

ABOUT WRITER'S BLOCK BOOKSTORE

Serving the Orlando area since 2014, Writer’s Block Bookstore is Central Florida’s full-service independent bookstore with locations in Winter Park and in Winter Garden. Writer’s Block's commitment to literacy, reading, and community engagement for life-long learning is showcased through its events, book clubs, virtual book fairs, online Sunshine State and children book lists, and community partnerships. Specializing in new releases, New York Times best-sellers, Indie Next picks, and unique gifts and puzzles, the store hosts virtual and in-store author events with nationally recognized authors and offer discounts for educators and active military. Learn more about Writer's Block Bookstore at writersblockbookstore.com.

ABOUT FORWARD/SLASH

What began as a shared passion became the basis upon which FORWARD/SLASH began. Owned and operated by beverage veterans and enthusiasts, Tim Bradstreet and Michael Buffa, FORWARD/SLASH aims to maintain the rich history of the spirit industry with an authentic and forward-thinking approach. Bradstreet, a spirits nerd, former bartender, and corporate Beverage Director, alongside Buffa who founded both the Orlando Whiskey Society and Buffa Bittering Company, found each other through a shared adoration for the world of whiskey.

As their passion for whiskey grew, it was the stories behind the spirits that really connected with them. Meeting the farmers who spend their days in the dirt nurturing superior-quality grains to the distillers challenging the status quo with every cask. What was once a dream became a reality in April 2023 when they opened their distillery doors in the historic Holler building located on 650 S. Capen Avenue in Winter Park, Florida. Learn more about FORWARD/SLASH at drinkforwardslash.com.

ABOUT LOCAL VENDORS:

The Pass Kitchen is a local food truck option that provides a live station where our cheffs will cook onsite tacos, empanadas and more will be hot & ready to order. Learn more at thepasskitchen.com.

Vintful Dream provides Bold and Bright color statement earrings and original art (digital prints) All earrings are unique, handmade and one of a kind. Learn more at vintfuldream.com.

More Local Vendors To Be Announced!!