📚 Rivendell Retro Book Fair – A Nostalgic Night of Books & Fun!

✨ The book fair you loved as a kid is BACK… and this time, you're old enough for cocktails!

Join us on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at Room 22 at Dunlop Street Diner in Downtown Barrie for our 3rd Rivendell Retro Book Fair, bringing back all the magic, excitement, and nostalgia of your childhood school book fair—with a grown-up twist!

Step back in time and browse thousands of second-hand books, timeless classics, nostalgic favourites, hidden gems, and all your favourite bookish accessories. Sip on a book fair-inspired cocktail or mocktail, enjoy delicious bites from a specially curated menu, and rediscover the excitement of finding your next great read!

🌟 NEW & EXCITING THIS YEAR!

📖 Local Author Spotlight: Discover books by talented local authors from Barrie and surrounding communities, and maybe find your next favourite writer!

🎁 VIP Community Partners: We're teaming up with amazing local businesses to bring extra surprises, goodies, and exclusive giveaways to our VIP experience!

⭐ Two VIP Class Times: Double the excitement with specially curated VIP book releases at both 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM! Each VIP session will have its own fresh selection of sought-after books and hidden treasures, along with VIP swag bags, exclusive perks, and a chance to win our VIP Grand Prize!

🕒 Choose Your "Class Time!"

Just like the school book fairs you remember, select your class time to enter, then stay as long as you'd like!

VIP Class Times: 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Regular Class Times: 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Whether you're flying solo, bringing your favourite book-loving friend, or gathering your whole crew of page-turners, this is the perfect nostalgic night out for book lovers!

❤️ Shop Books. Support Local. Give Back.

A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Barrie Literacy Council, helping support literacy in our community. Together, our first two Retro Book Fairs have already raised nearly $3,000, and we're excited to make an even bigger impact with our third event!

📚 Browse, Sip, Shop & FIND YOUR STORY!

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind evening filled with books, nostalgia, community, and a little book fair magic!

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, December 1, 2026
📍 Room 22 at Dunlop Street Diner, Downtown Barrie
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM | Event ends at 8:30 PM
🎟️ Regular Admission: $15 | VIP Admission: $25

Tickets are limited, so grab your favourite class time before the bell rings! 🔔