Aug 1, 2025

“Harvest of Words: A Taste of Baker County and Oregon Authors”

“Harvest of Words: A Taste of Baker County and Oregon Authors”

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center and Betty’s Books are very honored to welcome you to our first annual “Harvest of Words: A Taste of Baker County and Oregon Authors.” We are excited to have this opportunity to showcase the variety of incredible talent that resides within our local, regional and statewide communities. We look forward to working in partnership with all of you and want to make things as smooth as possible for everyone involved. In order for that to occur, here is an outline of how the event will flow.

Please consider attending “Taste of Baker” after our “Harvest of Words.” We promise, you will be delighted!

Taste of Baker:

"Taste of Baker is a cornerstone event for Baker City Downtown and our community. With over 2,000 attendees each year, this family-friendly event is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, showcasing Baker County food and beverage makers. During this annual event, participating vendors line the streets of downtown and offer sample size bites of their tastiest recipes in exchange for tokens. This year is the 28th annual Taste of Baker event and we cannot wait to have you join us in celebrating community!"

About the Event:

“Harvest of Words: A Taste of Baker County and Oregon Authors”

  • Date: Saturday October 4, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m.

  • Venue: Crossroads Carnegie Art Center

  • Hosts: Betty’s Books, LLC & Crossroads Carnegie Art Center

  • Author Readings: Various locations the night before during First Friday (Friday October 3, 2025) and day of the event at Crossroads

    • Once the author has registered, we will follow up with scheduling a time for the reading

  • We need to have all registrations by September 4, 2025

  • Please send all Marketing materials no later than September 11, 2025. The earlier we have these items, the earlier we are able to provide specific marketing for you! 

    • Please include:

      • Photos (Book as well as Author photo)

      • Author bio (100 words)

      • Book(s) highlight(s)/description(s) (100-150 words) 

  • Registration Fees:

    • Foundation: $50 

    • Adventure: $75 (Includes tokens for Taste of Baker)

    • Once your registration form is received, we will contact you regarding payment

 

What is provided for the author with registration fee:

  • Table Space of 3 feet with black table cloth

  • All Marketing for the event

  • Highlight of author in one or more promotional marketing materials (if sign-up, registration fees and visual materials provided by deadline)

  • Sales table and system for book sales provided by Betty’s Books (Author will receive a check for 60% of book sales the week following the event. If Betty’s Books is to obtain inventory from another source besides the author, then no check will be issued for sales due to the existing process in place with author and publisher, etc.)

  • Soup Lunch and light snacks/refreshments

  • Spaces and promotion for 10 minute readings occurring at First Friday locations  and Crossroads in Baker City, Oregon

    • Authors will be contacted after registration is received for scheduling

  • Tokens for attendance at “Taste of Baker” (if chosen at sign-up)

  • An incredible day and experience in beautiful Baker City, Oregon!

  • A wonderful opportunity to promote and showcase your talent

 

Author provides:

  • Information necessary for marketing (Visuals, descriptions, etc.)

  • Books/Inventory (if other arrangements are necessary, please let us know)

  • Materials for table space



Please note that we have limited availability for author spaces and will do our best to accommodate as many authors as we are able. Information provided is not exhaustive, and we appreciate your flexibility to make this an amazing and community-connecting event for everyone.

 

Please note that this event is focused on fiction or nonfiction.  A separate event will be held in November for local and regional history books.  More details will come later.  



Information on lodging options:

 

For any questions or areas of clarification, please feel free to reach out to: