Fall Festivals - New Smyrna Beach Book Festival

A reader's Paradise! An entire weekend of books, books, authors, writing workshops, and more books. 

The New Smyrna Beach Book Festival will take place October 3rd and October 4th beachside. The festival features over a dozen authors representing multiple states and multiple Florida Book Award winners. From thrillers, mysteries, and detective stories to fantasy, fiction, how-to, and inspirational, there's something for everyone at the NSB Book Festival, whether you're a recreational reader or an aspiring writer!

Admission is FREE to this festival.

Over a dozen award-winning authors from across the USA will offer insight into their books, host Q & A sessions, and sign books throughout the weekend.

Books will be for sale the Festival Bookshop at the Coronado Civic Center.

A Writers' Workshop Panel Discussion will begin the day on Saturday at 10 am!

On Saturday night of the festival, there is a special happy hour social meet-and-greet where you can meet some of the authors in attendance in a casual setting.  The social begins at 6pm at Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille located at 200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach.  Festival attendees are encouraged to go and have the chance to mingle with the authors. The festival sessions during the day will feature opportunities to win beverage tickets to the social that night as well as a set of sign copies of the books from each author.

CORONADO CIVIC CENTER

223 Flagler Ave/ Corner of Flagler & Pine

Coordinator: Sandy Brown 843-222-1862

Saturday, October 3^rd 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 4^th 12pm-3:30pm

For the schedule and author sessions, go HERE. 

 

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Lilian Place

Things to Do in the Summer
 In the spirit of finding fun, (mostly free) indoor events to escape the Florida heat!

It is getting hot and hotter. If you are spending the summer in the Greater Daytona Beach Area, you might find inside activities alluring. The next few blog posts will explore some options for you!

Most people don’t associate Daytona Beach with the Victorian era, but Lilian Place might change their minds! The beautiful Italianate Victorian house was built in 1884 by one of the city’s first settlers, Laurence Thompson. It is the oldest house on Daytona’s beachside. 

Until 2009, Lilian Place was neglected and abandoned, but the Heritage Preservation Trust was awarded a grant to acquire this amazing house. Extensive renovations have resulted in a fully furnished museum that is open daily for guided tours. Some renovations are still underway, contributing to this outstanding landmark.

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Lilian House hosts a tour and Victorian Afternoon Tea from 2pm – 4pm. The tea is served at 2pm and includes a brewed flavored tea and a regular tea, scones, savory finger sandwiches, and pastries. The complementary tour features reenactors and starts after the tea is served. 

Teas are $20 per person and require a reservation. You can also go with a group of friends and family for a private tea (minimum 12 people).

Historic 1884 Museum open daily 9-5 for tours (Sat/Sun 1-5). Cost is $5 per person. Grounds are open daily for free self-guided tours and the nature trail. 111 Silver Beach Avenue, Daytona Beach Visit the website!

Ghosts of Lilian Place

Is Lilian Place haunted by its inhabitants of yore? Dr. Nancy Zrinyi Long, a former Bethune Cookman College English professor and vice-mayor of Daytona Beach, seems to think so in her booklet, Ghosts of Lilian Place. Check it out here.

 

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