VIP Ticket to Peoria Bookfest, Saturday * November 14, 2026 * Early entry starts at 10 am

The VIP Ticket gets you 1-hour early access starting at 10 am - giving you the first chance to shop books, meet authors, and grab popular titles before they sell out. 

You also get a limited-edition tote bag filled with swag from participating authors and vendors, a bookmark and sticker, 2 raffle tickets, and a marker for author signatures on the back of the tote bag.   *Image on tote created by and purchased from Elora Creative Studio!

VIP tickets must be purchased in advance; you cannot buy VIP tickets at the door. 

To redeem: please keep your ticket email; Stop by the Peoria Book Rack for your physical VIP ticket OR text us at 309/370-7683 and ask us to mail your ticket(s) to you. 

To gain early entry at 10 am, YOU MUST HAVE A VIP TICKET. NO other tickets will be allowed early entry, even if accompanying someone with a VIP ticket. Morning and Afternoon Admission tickets get access to the event starting at 11 am or 1 pm. They cannot accompany someone with a VIP ticket. We only have room for the VIP's and authors/vendors at the 10 am time. Thank you for understanding.

Peoria Bookfest 2026

Life Together Center

3625 N Sheridan Rd

Peoria, Illinois 61604

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10 am to 4 pm