Authors on the Riverwalk

Saturday | Sep. 25, 2021 TBA Buy Tickets

Come hang out for the afternoon with authors from around the country. Enjoy meeting some of your favorite authors or even get to know those that you don't know. There is a wide variety of genre's that will be attending the event. You can even purchase a VIP ticket that allows you go have lunch with the authors and enjoy some one-on-one time getting to know them.

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Additional Ticket Information: VIP tickets are $40

GA Public Tickets are free
More Information: http://www.authorsontheriverwalk.com

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