2025 Author/Vendor Information
Everything you need to know as an author/vendor for Literature & Lattes should be on this page. Please read through entirely. If your question isn't answered here, feel free to contact us.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Friday, September 5th -
-The Fontenelle Room at the Sioux Falls Sheraton Hotel -
- 1211 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 -
Writing Workshops - FREE
Everyone (even authors) are required to register as seating is limited. Admittance will not be allowed without registration.
9:00am - 9:45am - TO BE ANNOUNCED
10:00am - 10:45am - TO BE ANNOUNCED
11:00am - 11:45am - TO BE ANNOUNCED
12:00pm - 12:45pm - BREAK FOR LUNCH (Lunch is not provided, and no outside food or drink (except water) is allowed at the hotel. However, the hotel has indoor dining at The Falling Water Grille and is also within driving distance of several restaurants.
1:00pm - 1:45pm - TO BE ANNOUNCED
2:00pm - 2:45pm - TO BE ANNOUNCED
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Author Panel Discussion: Marketing Your Book
Author Meet & Greet
Everyone (even authors) are required to register as seating is limited. Admittance will not be allowed without registration.
6:30pm - 8:00pm - The Author Meet & Greet is a business casual/formal event for authors and writers to connect and chat while enjoying light, catered desserts.
$20 per person*
*Authors who have purchased booth space for the 2025 Book Fair on Saturday do not need to purchase a ticket, however we still ask you to register as an attendee since space is limited.
All non-authors must register below and purchase a ticket. Admittance will not be allowed without registration.
- Saturday, September 6th -
- The Grand Ballroom at the Denny Sanford Convention Center -
- 1211 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 -
Book Fair - FREE
9:00am - 3:00pm - Author & Vendor Book Fair (Saturday only)
9:00am - 2:00pm - Silent Auction
No outside food or drink (except water) is allowed in the Convention Center. A food truck will be parked inside the Grand Ballroom with delicious food and coffee items available.
Volunteers will be available throughout the day to refill water bottles, go on coffee runs, watch your table for bathroom breaks, and make sure you are comfortable and well taken care of. If you need anything, we're here to help!
Sales Tax
All vendors are required to adhere to South Dakota laws regarding sales tax issues.
You can visit https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/ for more information or contact the South Dakota Department of Revenue by calling 800-829-9188.
SET-UP & TEAR DOWN
Shipping Books:
Books can be shipped ahead of time to:
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
Literature and Lattes and Author Name
1201 N. West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Their shipping clerks will be organizing all of the packages in the back when they arrive and will help distribute them when you come to set up.
Please clearly mark your boxes with Literature and Lattes and then Your Name as it's likely they will have packages arriving for other events at the same time.
Loading/Unloading:
You can load/unload using the main entrance or from the back of the Convention Center under the overhead door marked "Ballroom". There is also a door marked "F" next to it to walk through. We will have volunteers to help unload.
If you're staying at the Sheraton, there is a nice hallway/walkway that connects the two buildings. It can be found next to the Fontenelle Room (where Friday's events are held).
Parking:
After you've finished unloading, please park in Lots A, B, D, or E.
Set-up:
Writing Workshop Speakers & Author Panel Speakers
Speakers, please make note of the time you're scheduled to speak, and arrive at the Fontenelle Room at the Sheraton Hotel at least 15 minutes early. There is only 15 minutes between most classes, so you have limited time to set up. We will have volunteers available to assist you.
Book Fair Authors & Vendors
Saturday, September 6th, from 7:00am - 9:00am - booths must be set up and be 'open for business' when the doors open on Saturday at 9:00am.
Sponsors Set-up
Meet & Greet Table Displays need to be set up in the Fontenelle Room of the Sheraton Hotel on Friday by 6:00pm.
Saturday Book Fair Table Displays, and Silent Auction Baskets need to be set up on Saturday morning in the Grand Ballroom at the Denny Sanford Convention Center before the book fair begins. Set up is from 7:00am - 9:00am on Saturday.
Swag Bag Items will need to be mailed ahead of time so we can assemble them before the event.
To make other arrangements, please contact Paula (paula@sdliteratureandlattes.com).
Tear Down:
Tear down is from 3:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday. Please do not start tearing down before 3:00pm.
FOOD
Friday - Lunch is not provided, and no outside food or drink (except water) is allowed at the hotel. However, the hotel has indoor dining at The Falling Water Grille and is also within driving distance of several restaurants.
Saturday - No outside food or drink (except water) is allowed at the Convention Center. A food truck will be parked inside the Grand Ballroom with delicious food and coffee items available.
LODGING
The Sheraton Hotel has blocked a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate.
Room Rate: $144.00 per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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