A Night of

Literary Feasts

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Welcome Reception:

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach

Commodore Ballroom

*Author Dinners to Follow at Varying Locations

in the Greater Fort Lauderdale Area.


Authors and Ticket Sales will be announced soon!

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Thank you to everyone who attended Literary Feast in 2024!


Over the years, Literary Feast has connected South Floridians with more than 500 highly acclaimed authors. Through the generosity of sponsors, dinner hosts, and guests, Literary Feast has raised $4.5 million for vital Broward County Library programs and services for children and teens.

The 35th annual Night of Literary Feasts, a resounding success, raised an impressive sum of over $160,000 for the Broward County Library system. This significant contribution was made possible by the support of more than 300 attendees, with 10 bestselling authors, including Kristin Harmel, Lisa Unger, Alex DeMille and Jonathan Santlofer. The Welcome Reception, a delightful start to the evening, was hosted at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, followed by a journey to various clubs and restaurants across the city. The Tower Club, Lona at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, La Fuga at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel and the Coral Ridge Yacht Club were among the establishments that catered to guests. The Helen Ingham Foundation, the presenting sponsor, and the event’s co-chairs, Susie Levan and Alexa Lanier, played a pivotal role in making this event a grand success.

Author Dinners

Author dinner locations for Literary Feast 2025 will be announced soon!

After the Welcome Reception ends at 7:30 pm, guests join authors for memorable dinners in exclusive settings. These are lively gatherings for lovers of books and the written word.


Literary Feast's roots date back to 1984 when Betty Lou Rose Ellis and a team of fellow volunteers produced the first fundraising social event, “Le Bal Masque de la Bibliotheque.” In 1988, the team paired nationally recognized authors with intimate dinners in private homes, creating the first Literary Feast. Today, more than two dozen individuals continue the tradition, hosting Literary Feast authors and guests in homes and upscale restaurants.


If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email
Robert Ahlness or call 954-357-8086.



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