Since 1950, we have sold a diverse and quality selection of new, gently-used, and rare books to book lovers and collectors from all over. The proceeds from the Fair's sales benefit local non-profit education and literacy programs.

Items and prices
What You'll Find
The Greater St. Louis Book Fair sells hardback and paperback books, plus records, CDs, DVDs, comics and ephemera. Many of these items can be purchased for prices as low as a couple of dollars!

Rare Books and Ephemera
Collectibles
We have hundreds of especially rare and collectible items in the Collector's Corner section at the fair. Our inventory includes first editions, limited editions, out of print editions, signed copies and other treasures. All such items are sold on a first come first serve basis, and prices vary.

General Admission is $15 on Thursday. To reserve your place in line, opening night line bracelets will be available for purchase from 8 am - 2 pm on Thursday, May 1st. There are 200 bracelets available, and they are $25 each. Admission is FREE Friday through Sunday.

Date: May 1-4, 2025

Time:
May 1, 2025 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
May 2, 2025 from 9:00am to 8:00pm
May 3, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm
May 4, 2025 from 9am to 2pm: Free, Half-Price Day and 3pm to 6pm: Non-Profit Day: Registered Non-Profits Only

Location:
Queeny Park,
550 Weidmann Road,
Ballwin, MO 63021.

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