1st Annual · Free Admission · October 24th, 2026

Oakville
Book Expo

Books. Readers. Community.

A Celebration of Books, Ideas and Community

Saturday, October 24th, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PMHoliday Inn Oakville Centre, 590 Argus Road
Connect.
Showcase.
Sell.
Grow.
About The Event

Oakville's Premier
Literary Marketplace

The 1st Annual Oakville Book Expo brings together readers, authors, and literary vendors in a curated marketplace celebrating books, ideas, and community. Be part of a growing literary tradition in the heart of Oakville.

Who Should Apply?

Authors
Publishers
Booksellers
Illustrators
Creative Businesses
Author signings and meet-and-greets
Independent publishers and small press
Booksellers and used book dealers
Illustrators and book artists
Literary gifts and merchandise
Children's books and education
Journals and stationery
Creative businesses and local talent

Event Details

DateSaturday, October 24th, 2026
Time10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
VenueHoliday Inn Oakville Centre
Address590 Argus Road, Oakville, ON, L6J 3J3
AdmissionFree — Open to the Public
Vendor Fee$80 per table + tax (post-approval)

Vendors Wanted!

Spaces are limited. Authors, publishers, bookstores, literary gift makers and all book-related vendors are welcome to apply.

Be Part of a Growing Literary Tradition!

Meet readers, build community, promote your brand and work, and support literacy and local talent in Oakville.

Confirmed Vendors

Vendor Directory

31 vendors confirmed for Oakville Book Expo

AL

A Little Touch of Colour

Author

I am an award-winning artist, author and illustrator with a four book picture book series, and book-related merchandise such as notebooks, pens, keychains, postcards, and crochet book characters, as well as fine art prints based on original artworks. A portion of the book proceeds is donated to Save The Whales as one of their partners and sponsors.

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A.B. Reid

Author

My book is Historical Fiction. I will have my books for sale and hand out of book marks. I will aslo have a display of WW2 items pertaining to the story of my book.

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Aisha Tehseen

Author

My recent book titled Aya. Its available for sale via Amazon.

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Allyson Urquhart

Author

I will be selling my memoir called Getting Back Up! The topic covered is growing up in an alcoholic household which causes turmoil , neglect. I bring my readers along my journey of my childhood, failed, marriages and my time through cancer. I discover learning and dealing with the difficult truth is the answer to healing for myself and my grown children. Becoming free of generational trauma gives us the possibility to live our lives we always yearned for. 🌸

AP

Arboretum Press

Publisher

Arboretum Press is a non-profit publisher specializing in print-on-demand book production for ‘third-age’ writers: authors of retirement age (and older). Our books include memoir, short stories collections, historical fiction, murder mysteries, women's fiction and historical fantasy.

BE

Beyond excuses journey to possibilities

Author

Author books

BB

Books By Bradley

Author

My four self-published children’s books and book bags.

BW

Brianna Witte Author

Author

I will be selling my debut novella called Witches and Vampires. It is a fast-paced fantasy adventure that is suitable for middle grade readers and up.

CW

Curious World Books

Children's Books

Through the love of books and reading, we are an independent bookseller helping people, especially young ones, appreciate the beauty and sophistication of the natural world and their relation to it. The books (new) are from a variety of publishers and focus on our world, nature, animals, and being a good citizen.

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Dean Hamilton

Author

Dean Hamilton is a Toronto-based historical fiction author. He is the author of the gripping Elizabethan historical thriller series, The Tyburn Folios, an immersive book series following Christopher "Kit" Tyburn—an ex-soldier turned play-actor and part-time intelligencer for the Queen’s spymaster—as he tackles deadly political conspiracies and brutal underworld rivalries.

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Divya Ramaswamy

Author

I write novels in the contemporary romance and lifestyle genre. I'd like to present a combination of my titles: The Monsoon Touch, Love At First Byte, and my latest, Hearts And Hiccups They are all available on Amazon.

GS

Glumbury Studios

Author

The Abridged (and Protracted) Field Notes of the Adventures Across Barmy Britain of Dugald Bovinus III, Esq. is an illustrated chronicle of one cow's journey through jam, jests and geographical regret. A fun adult fiction hardcover for those who love British humour and television. This 192 pages limited edition book was launched on July 11th at Old Goat Books in Waterloo.

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Gordon K Jones

Author

1 Non Fiction - 3 Crime Fictions and 1 Sci-Fi

HC

Happy Chapter Studio

Literary Gifts

Bookmarks (traditional and magnetic), book themed stickers, book/reading themed enamel pins

KW

Katherine Ward | Author

Author

contemporary fiction

MP

M.B. Popé

Author

The Pompon Princess Story - The story of a spoiled princess and an eccentric prince.

MW

Maple Whisker Gifts

Literary Gifts

Cat themed stationary and gifts - including items of interest to book readers such as notebooks, journals, paper and magnetic bookmarks, book protector sleeves, page holders, book reading tracker cards, etc. If approved I will tailer my cat themed gifts to be cats and books for the show - Because nothing goes better with a good book than a cat on your lap.

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Mark Carmichael

Author

Titan of business by day. By night, this researcher/writer descends to his library, surrounded by the great works of our past, digs into the lives of those who served and sacrificed in WW1. Twenty-five of those stories are included in his first book Heroes of the Great War, Untold Stories of the 116 Battalion, CEF. (includes stories on Oakville soldiers!)

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NerdyKindaCrafty

Literary Gifts

Laser-cut and hand-painted wood earrings, pins, magnets, zipper pulls and bookmarks.

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Noppakhao Nakarmdee, author

Author

Novel entitled 18 Rooms and merchandise related to book (is canvas book bags)

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Nothern Forest Publishing

Publisher

Books - mystery/thriller, fantasy & science fiction, autobiography, non-fiction resources

RJ

Rebecca J. Young

Author

I will be showcasing my debut book which is a 40 chapter faith-based travel memoir called 'Our Global God: A journey through faith with a passport." It is being published by Morgan James Publishing, NY with a publication date of October 20th. As a first-time author, I look forward to meeting people in the writing community and would welcome the opportunity to promote my book. Additionally, I was born and raised in Oakville and attended Oakville Trafalgar High School from 1990-1995. Any opportunities to speak or attend book events in the future would be welcomed as several of the chapters take place locally which I am sure would draw interest. Thank you for your consideration.

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S.H. Easton

Author

Romance novel, bookmarks, art cards, stickers, magnets

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Samreen Ahsan

Author

Books

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Sara Aharon

Author

Signed copies of my memoir: My Father's Shadow, Uncovering the Stories Between the Lines The book was a finalist at the 2026 International Book Award

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Shane Keleher

Author

I'll be selling copies of my Literary Historical Fiction novel, Bring Me Into the Light. I will also be selling candles with scents that are connected to my novel.

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Spice Shelf Co

Literary Gifts

Spice Shelf Co. is a romance-focused book and lifestyle brand dedicated to connecting readers with stories they'll love. We offer curated romance novels, blind date with a book packages, bookish gifts, bookmarks, stickers, candles, and reader accessories designed to enhance the reading experience. Our goal is to create a welcoming community for book lovers while celebrating the joy of reading, self-care, and all things bookish.

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Stephen B. Pearl

Author

From Long ships to Star ships Stephen writes across the speculative fiction genre. His Bastard Prince Saga takes you into the world of the Norse sagas, sprinkled with actual history. The Chronicles of Ray McAndrues follow the adventures of a modern-day wizard hunting dangerous creatures from Myth and legend around Ontario's golden horseshoe. In the Tinkers Road series, you visit the world two hundred years hence and follow the Tinkers that roam a shattered Ontario bring back technology and intervening in disasters as they come up. Then there is the Freedom Saga that explores what makes us human, and asks if any of us is truly free? Several other books range across the genres.

SP

Sunao Publishing

Author

Books and self publishing ser ices including ghostwriting

TC

The Cosy Chapter Co.

Other

Blind Date with a Book - gift wrapped books with bookish extras. Each book comes with bookmarks, pens, a eye mask, charm and tea bag or matcha stick.

TB

TR Biggar

Author

Historic fiction. True story of a family having to escape persecution in the US following the American war for independence

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