WI Grown-up Book Fair @The Sylvee

The WI Grown-Up Book Fair is returning to the Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin for its fifth year, bringing together books, makers, local vendors, and nostalgic 90s/00s-inspired fun for a grown-up audience.
Curated by FPC Live, the event celebrates local creativity and community roots — with books, art prints, posters, stickers, vintage-style knick-knacks, and more from Wisconsin artists and small businesses.

When & Where

• Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

• Sessions:

  • Session One: 9 :00 am

  • Session Two: 12 :00 pm

  • Session Three: 3 :00 pm

• Venue: The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison, WI 53703

• All-ages event — bring the friends, bring your curiosity.

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Sessions:
  • One: 9am-11:30am
  • Two: 12-2:30pm

Why You Should Go

• Local makers & small businesses: The fair features a selection of Wisconsin vendors chosen for their creativity, storytelling, or nostalgic spark

• More than just books: Alongside a wide selection of books, you’ll find posters, stickers, art prints, vintage clothing, and more.

• Throwback vibe: Expect arts & crafts, yearbook-style photo ops, throwback trivia, and other retro-inspired moments that evoke the fun of book-fair week—but designed for grown-ups.

• Give-back element: A portion of proceeds will go toward the community partners the Madison Public Library Foundation and the Madison Reading Project.

• Cashless venue: Note that the Sylvee is a cashless facility — coat check and venue merch accept credit/debit; bars/box office accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Artist merchandise may still accept cash.