The Dayton Book Fair has been in existence since 1970. They sell donated books to benefit three different local non-profits each year, and provide a meaningful place for people to donate their beloved books. For 2023, proceeds from the sale will benefit the Breast Wishes Foundation, CityHeart and the Human Race Theatre Company.
The sale opened today at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 9am and will be open til 7pm. Admission today is $10. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 9am – 5pm and admission is free for those days. Sunday is Bag Day: all you can fit in our paper grocery bag for $10. You can pay by cash, check, credit card or Apple Pay.
You’ll find books divided into over 80 category’s as well as records, CDs, movies, puzzles and games. There are literally tons of children’s books ranging from board books to chapter books, and including picture books, beginning readers, elementary non-fiction and novels. We also have books for teens in a separate section near pop culture and graphic novels.
Theuy also sell books online through eBay at bookfairexpress and for more specialized listings, also at daytonbookfair.
In December of 22 they also opened Rabbit Hole Books at 29 West First St. in downtown Dayton. The shop is open daily from noon – 7pm and every book there sells for one dollar. It’s also got a great array of gift items for sale.
Have a nonprofit you’d like to be a future beneficiary?
There are three requirements:
- Your group must be a registered organization in the State of Ohio.
- Your location must be within 25 miles of the city of Dayton
- You must be a 501c3.
Letters of application should be sent to the Book Fair Foundation, 2181 Embury Park Rd, Dayton, OH 45414. Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, January 4, 2023 or received at our office by Tuesday, January 10 by close of business (4 pm).
Have books to donate?
They accept donations at 2181 Embury Park Rd. Dayton offices all year round. Regular hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. There are staff members on hand to help you get your books unloaded, or you can use our contactless drop-off point at the front vestibule. More info here.
