Raise a glass to great storytelling at Meet Authors, Buy Books, Drink Beer, a local author pop-up book fair taking over Mikerphone Brewing for one unforgettable afternoon.

This all-genre celebration brings together local authors signing their books alongside book vendors offering a wide range of reads—fiction and nonfiction, romance and horror, fantasy, mystery, memoir, and everything in between. If you love discovering new voices, this is the place to do it.

Sip award-winning craft beer while meeting authors, grabbing signed copies, and chatting stories in a relaxed, welcoming brewery atmosphere.

What to Expect:

Authors from all genres signing books

Curated book and vendor selections

Craft beer flowing all afternoon

A laid-back, reader-friendly event perfect for casual browsing

April 18, 2026
Noon – 4:00 PM
Elk Grove Village

Whether you’re a devoted reader, a casual browser, or someone who just loves beer with a side of creativity, Meet Authors, Buy Books, Drink Beer is your kind of afternoon.

Come thirsty. Leave with books.