There's More to Morehead

ALAF Partner Programming

CoffeeTree Books:
Join our booksellers in house for the main stage keynote speakers, publisher and author panels, and more books than you can keep track of. The source for all things literary!

Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop:
Enjoy literary themed coffees and teas and delectable lunch options, including gluten free and vegetarian delights.

Rowan County Arts Center:
Dive into our literary arts show in the alls of the Rowan County Arts Center, featuring artists responding to Appalachian literature. Learn from our workshop leader authors in a variety of writing courses. Stop by the lawn on your way out to visit our selection of vendors, sponsors, and publisher tables. Buy literary merchandise, connect with various publishers and imprints in the industry, and learn more about the goings-on in the region.

Hindman Settlement School:
Talk with Hindman Settlement School inside the Rowan County Arts center to glean information on one of our region's central writing hubs.

Friends of Rodburn Hollow Park: 

Walk with author Ann Colbert in the cozy Rodburn Hollow Park and learn more about Rowan County and literary arts in our region.

Sawstone Brewing Co: 
Treat your tastebuds to a special literary themed craft beer brewed locally in Morehead. 
Pop upstairs to meet with Sawstone Poets, a local poetry coalition.
Listen to live musicians outside on the Battson-Oates Entertainment District stage — they've all got books, too!

The Stargazer Lounge:
Try mixed drinks of the alcoholic or nonalcoholic variety while listening to local indie band A.p. Harbor- and learn about their new book of lyrics and poetry.

Rowan County Public Library:
Get creative with Shooting Stars Youtheatre at the public library for puppet crafting and Appalachian storytimes with library staff. Perfect for the family!

WhimziWorks:
Drop in to this local art studio for book bedazzling and other Appalachian crafts for the family.
Stop by their tables on the Rowan County Arts Center lawn to find WhimziWorks' youth zone for more Whimzical fun!

Holbrook Drug Pharmacy: 
Sip from a special festival milkshake menu at our local pharmacy and soda fountain and peruse the gift shop for souvenirs to take home after the fun.

Quilter’s Candy Shop:'
Get lost in a fabulous selection of fabrics while demoing quilting methods and learn to make (or order) the loveable quilt from Riel Nason's book, The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt.

New Frontier:
Don't forget to take home some warm and well-made apparel from New Frontier, featuring a special shirt designed just for the Appalachian Literary Arts Festival.

Back Alley Tattoos:
Get inked by our fabulous local tattoo artists during their literary themed flash sale.

 

Titan's Chaos Games: 
Test your luck with special dice rolling games and dive into the literary RPG world with Dungeons and Dragons merchandise at our local tabletop shop.
 

Fat Patty's:
Dine in style with special discounts for authors and festival patrons at our pub-style favorite, Fat Patty's.

Mountain Laurel Woodworks:
Purchase handmade wooden bookmarks, book stands, page holders, jewelry, and more from Mountain Laurel Woodworks!

Meg’s Culinary Kitchen:
Delight in delicious wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads from one of our local favorite food trucks.

MunCheez:
Expand your palate with a variety of unique (or traditional) grilled cheese sandwiches from another local favorite food truck.