Ipswich Bookfest
The Ipswich Showgrounds will boast 300 tables stocked to the brim with more than 80 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors, so come and grab some great reads from as little as 50 cents apiece.
In fact, there are more than 20 categories of books, including children’s books, paperbacks, hardbacks, cooking, hobbies and more. There is also a large selection of records, CDs, DVDs and kids' soft toys.
Event info
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Event dates and times
When: 23-25 August, 2019
Times:
- 23rd: 9am-9pm
- 24-25th: 9am-4pm
Where: Lifeline Warehouse, 128 Briggs Rd, Raceview, 4305 (opp Briggs Rd Sporting complex)
Cost: Entry is free!
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What's on and facillities
- Barbecue
- EFTPOS
- Please bring your own bags, as no bags or trolleys will be available. Or purchase a Lifeline Enviro Bag for $1
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Parking
- Free parking on site
- Bus stop close by
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Bookfest categories
The books are divided into categories for ease of browsing:
Animals, Art, Australiana, Bibles, Biographies, Children’s, Cooking, Crafts and Hobbies, Film and Stage, Gardening, Hardback Fiction, Health, History, Home Improvement, Humour, Mills & Boon, Motoring, Music, Paperback Fiction, Reference, Sports, War, Western.
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Book donations
We would be delighted to accept your donation! Thanks so much for thinking of us.
Donating at the event
You can donate your books at the Ipswich Bookfest, so please see one of our volunteers at the event for assistance.
Donating anytime
We welcome donations all year round through your nearest:
- Lifeline shop
- Lifeline donation bin
- Lifeline Warehouse — to organise collection of bulk book donations please ring 07 3816 9633 or fill out the pick-up request form
Lifeline Bookfest Ipswich
Lifeline Warehouse
128 Briggs Rd (opp Briggs Rd Sporting complex)
Raceview QLD 4305
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