Events 2019

Events & Book Signings

Stop by to meet Author, Ann Tarpley Francesco, and purchase your autographed The Gingerbread Train - Santa's Secret Gift or Do You Like Trains? Book or Gift Sets at one of these upcoming events:

Fall Festival/Concord, NC - September 28, 2019

Author Ann Tarpley Francesco will be in her home town of Concord for the Piedmont Farmer's Market Fall Festival. Plan to stop by to meet Ann, and purchase an autographed collectible book or gift set keepsake.
Saturday, September 28, 2019 – 9 am – 12 pm
Piedmont Farmer's Market
518 Winncoff School Road, Concord, NC 28027
For more about the Fall Festival: CLICK HERE

Fall Craftsman Classic/Roanoke, VA - October 11th-13th

Author Ann Tarpley Francesco will be back in Roanoke, VA, for the 32nd Annual Craftsman Fall Classic Show. Being held at the Berglund Center, this is a show you don't want to miss! This year's show offers admission for free with a food donation to the Feed America Southwest Virginia Food Bank. Plan to attend to meet Ann, and purchase an autographed collectible keepsake.
Friday, October 11, 2019 – 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, October 13, 2019 – 11 am – 5 pm
6710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24022
For more about the Roanoke Craftsman Classic: CLICK HERE

Made in the South/Concord, NC - October 25th-26th

Author Ann Tarpley Francesco is staying close to home to bring holiday cheer of the locomotion kind at the 37th Annual Christmas Made in the South Show at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. Visit our booth for your own autographed keepsake!
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 11 am – 5 pm
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
GPS DIRECTIONS: 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, NC 28025
7451 US Highway 49 North, Concord, NC 28025
For more information: CLICK HERE

Made in the South/Macon, GA - November 1st - 3rd

Author Ann Tarpley Francesco will be signing and selling her books and gift sets at the 27th Annual Christmas Made in the South in Macon, GA. This is Ann's first show in Macon, and she looking forward to bringing holiday cheer through to train lovers, cookie lovers, craft lovers and story lovers!
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 11 am - 5 pm
The Macon CentrePlex
200 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3806
For more information: CLICK HERE

Charleston's Holiday Market/SC - November 8th - 10th

Visit Ann Tarpley Francesco in Charleston, SC, at its 20th Annual Holiday Market 2019. Considered the Lowcountry's complete holiday experience, there is plenty to do! And you can walk away with an autographed keepsake for your favorite child or family member!
Friday, November 8, 2019 - 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 11 am - 5 pm
Charleston Coliseum Complex
5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, SC 29418
For more information: CLICK HERE

Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte - November 14th - 24th

Author Ann Tarpley Francesco will be appearing the entire 12 days of Christmas at the Southern Christmas Show being held at The Park Expo & Conference Center. The books and gift sets will be available for purchase and autographing.
Preview Night - Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 5 pm - 9 pm
Early Bird Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 8 am - 10 am
Sunday, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays - 10 am - 6 pm
All other Days: 10 am - 9 pm
The Park Expo & Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
For more information: CLICK HERE