Gidding Hosts Texas Word Wrangler Festival
September 2, 2008 by Paris and John
Filed under News and Festivals
The 3rd Annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival is scheduled for September 12 at the Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center at 276 N. Manse. This free event (scheduled from 9am-5pm) will feature twenty-six authors to read from their books, discuss their creative inspiration, and sign books.
The night before the event, the library will host a “Meet the Authors” fundraiser at the Giddings Public Library.
Events: Events and activities during the two days include:
— “Meet the Author” Gala Event – Thursday, September 11, 2008 (tickets available at Library)
— Book signing event with known children and adult authors and poets
— Walk-in Coffee (Breakfast & Lunch items, free-will donation) sponsored by the Giddings New Horizons Lions Club
— Door Prizes
— 26 Authors in one place at one time
— “Wheel of Fortune” Game
Authors: Texas Authors attending the event include:
- Gina Batie
- Kelly Bennett
- Thomas Blacklock
- Robert Costelloe
- Larry Dowell
- A. F. Ebbers
- Joyce Gustafson
- Lila Guzman
- Martha Hannah
- Jan Siegel Hart
- Mike Kearby
- Sherri Knight
- Debra Frontiera
- Doug Hiser
- Jeanine McGregor
- Pierce Burns
- Kimberly Burgess Taylor
- Bob Lawrence
- Larry Locha
- Joan Neubauer
- Catherine Rice
- Tweed Scott
- Robert Spoede
- Larry Turner
- Kathy Whitehead
- Nelson Zoch
- Mary Sue Zoch
For More Information:
• call the Library at 979-542-2716
• call the Gidding Chamber at 979-542-3455
• visit http://www.giddingstx.com

