Tucson Festival of Books general information

Festival Staff / February 17, 2012


At the 2012 Festival

The Tucson Festival of Books brings together authors, publishers and the reading public in a family-friendly community event. Net proceeds of the Festival are used to promote literacy in Southern Arizona.

2012 dates & location

The 2012 Tucson Festival of Books will be held:

  • Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 11, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • The University of Arizona Campus, Main Mall (map)

2012 Tickets & admission

General attendance is free!

We suggest arriving at least 10 minutes early to each venue to ensure seats are available. Seating in each venue is on a first-come, first-served basis.

2012 parking

Parking on the U of A campus is free on the dates of the Festival. All garages and surface lots are free except the Second Street Garage, which is reserved.

'Get your program!'

The Festival's program was a special section inserted into the Arizona Daily Star on Sunday, March 4. Additional copies will also be available at Information booths at the Festival. Here is a link to the e-edition version.

Main attractions

Preview the Festival's Presenting Authors, the Schedule of Events and the Exhibitors.

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Friends of the Festival

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Named Sponsors

Arizona Daily Star
The University of Arizona

Presenting Sponsors

Univ. of Arizona Medical Center

Major Sponsors

Helios Education Foundation
The Stocker Foundation
Diamond Children's Medical Center
University of Arizona Bookstores
Friend of the Festival

Key Sponsors

Tucson Medical Center
Arizona Public Media
Shamrock Farms
Marshall Foundation
Sub-Zero / Wolf
Ferguson's

Contributing Sponsors

City of Tucson
UA College of Science
UA BIO5 Institute
Arizona Lithographers
Pima County Public Library
Cox Communication
Pepper Viner Homes
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Literacy Connects
Western Parks Association
KCEE - Good News Radio Broadcasting
Beach Fleischman
Madden Media
Fluoresco Lighting & Signs
KVOI - Good News Radio Broadcasting
Raytheon
My 92.9 - Clear Channel
KNST- Clear Channel Communications
KRQ- Clear Channel Communications
Arizona Party Rental

Supporting Sponsors

Research Corporation
TCI Wealth Advisors
Bon Voyage Travel
Wells Fargo Bank
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
McDonalds
Venley
Tucson Electric and Power
KVOA News4 Tucson


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festivalofbooks.org

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