Upcoming Events

Come Find Us!

We love getting out from behind the worktable and meeting our community in person. Below you'll find upcoming Scattered Words® vendor events, book festivals, markets, and pop-ups.

This page is updated regularly as new events are confirmed, so check back often. Our in-person events are one of the only places to shop Scattered Words® jewelry outside of placing a custom order, and we almost always create a small, curated collection especially for each event. That means every market, festival, and pop-up is a little different, with pieces chosen or created to reflect the mood, theme, and community of the event itself.

Know of a book festival, author event, maker market, or community gathering where Scattered Words® would feel right at home? Send it our way at hello@scatteredwords.art, some of the best discoveries come from this community.

Scattered Words® at Midwest Bookish Fest, where bookish community, handmade art, and a little magic came together.

Bad Shelf Fantasy Faire

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: East Nashville Beer Works, 1688 Callis Road, Lebanon, TN 37090
Admission: Free — no ticket required

Join Scattered Words® at Bad Shelf Fantasy Faire, a bookish fantasy event hosted in Lebanon, Tennessee. The faire brings together bookish vendors, local authors, good food, drinks, and readers who love all things fantasy.

Scattered Words® will be bringing handcrafted literary jewelry made from vintage dictionaries and other written works, along with bookish gifts and a small curated collection created especially for this event.

Perfect for fantasy readers, romantasy lovers, book collectors, writers, and anyone who believes words can hold a little magic.

Learn More About Bad Shelf Fantasy Faire

Forbidden Love

Dates: Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Author & Vendor Market Hours:
Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Admission: Ticketed fantasy book convention

Scattered Words® is incredibly honored to be attending Forbidden Love, an immersive fantasy book convention hosted by Tea & Tropes. This two-day event brings together bestselling authors, beloved book influencers, passionate readers, panels, signings, themed experiences, and a curated author and vendor market.

For this event, Scattered Words® will be bringing handcrafted literary jewelry made from vintage dictionaries and other written works, along with bookish gifts and a special curated collection created for readers who love magic, mischief, romance, danger, and unforgettable words.

This is a huge milestone event for Scattered Words®, and we would love to see you there.

Learn More about Forbidden Love & Get Your Tickets!

The Bookery Fair 2.0

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Greenway Park & Pavilion, Cleveland, TN

We're excited to join The Bookery Fair 2.0 for a day celebrating books, indie authors, local makers, and the book-loving community.

Scattered Words® will be bringing handcrafted literary jewelry, bookish goods, and meaningful word pieces made from vintage dictionaries and written works. Come say hello, browse the collection, and find a word to carry with you.

Southern Festival of Books

Dates: Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2026
Hours:
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library and Archives, downtown Nashville, TN
Admission: Free

The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The Festival is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers.

Scattered Words® is honored to be part of this beloved celebration of literature and the written word. Come find us among the authors, booksellers, and fellow word lovers in the heart of Nashville.

Learn More About The Southern Festival of Books

The Christmas Sampler

Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hours: Times to be announced
Location: 401 North Main Street (at "The Center"), Springfield, TN
Admission: Details to be announced

The Christmas Sampler is a beloved seasonal market featuring more than 100 booths of quality arts, crafts, jewelry, children's clothing, specialty boutiques, antiques, and more. Scattered Words® will be there with handcrafted literary jewelry and bookish gifts, perfect for finding something meaningful for the word lovers on your holiday list.

Hours and additional details coming soon. Check back for updates!