Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket
Prairie Springs Park · Pleasant Prairie · WI
Shop local at Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket on the shores of Lake Andrea — vendors, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music at Prairie Springs Park.
A Vision of Hope Media
Events & Appearances
Book signings, conferences, and community gatherings. New events are added as they are confirmed — contact us to invite Andrew to speak.
Upcoming
FoodeesFest Gurnee
Gurnee Mills · Gurnee · IL
A weekend festival featuring food trucks, artisans, and family friendly fun at Gurnee Mills.
Racine First Friday — Red, White + Blues
Downtown Racine · Racine · WI
Downtown Racine's July First Friday brings live music, art, food, and nightlife to Monument Square with the Red, White + Blues theme.
Racine County Haymarket
Monument Square · Racine · WI
The HayMarket is Racine's lively night market on Monument Square — local vendors, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden downtown.
Columbus Book Festival
Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library & Topiary Park · Columbus · OH
A free two-day book festival in downtown Columbus featuring 200+ national and local authors, panel discussions, signings, and Indie Author Alley.
Racine County Fair
Racine County Fairgrounds · Union Grove · WI
Five days of fair fun in Union Grove — livestock shows, grandstand entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, and family activities.
Racine First Friday — August
Downtown Racine · Racine · WI
Monthly First Friday in Downtown Racine — live music, vendors, art, food, and community on Monument Square.
Kenosha HarborMarket
2nd Ave & 56th St · Kenosha · WI
Kenosha's original Saturday harbor market — local produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, live music, and community at 2nd Ave & 56th St.
Milwaukee Books & Beer — Summer's Last Call Adult Book Fair
The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA · Milwaukee · WI
MKE Books & Beers brings an adult book fair to The Deer Garden in Milwaukee's Deer District — local authors, vendors, and community book drives.
Racine First Friday — September
Downtown Racine · Racine · WI
September First Friday in Downtown Racine — themed retail event with music, art, food, and activities across the downtown district.
Rally for Recovery
Wisconsin State Capitol · Madison · WI
Wisconsin's annual Rally for Recovery at the State Capitol — speakers, resource tables, wellness activities, and community celebration of recovery.
Book Fair Expo
New Berlin Ale House · New Berlin · WI
Independent authors, books for sale, and opportunities to meet creators.
Brookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Central High School · Brookfield · WI
Saturday morning farmers market at Brookfield Central High School — farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, and local vendors rain or shine.
Racine First Friday — October
Downtown Racine · Racine · WI
October First Friday in Downtown Racine — monthly themed celebration with music, vendors, and activities on Monument Square.
Global Addiction, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry Conference 2026
See event link for details
Virtual presentation: Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention.
Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Conference
Kalahari Convention Center · Wisconsin Dells · WI
Wisconsin's largest annual behavioral health conference at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells — workshops, keynotes, and peer-led sessions.
Southeastern Wisconsin Festival of Books
Carroll University · Waukesha · WI
Free public book festival at Carroll University — author panels, signings, the Don Taylor Writers' Marketplace, and writing workshops.
Past Events
Lakefly Book Fair
Oshkosh Convention Center · Oshkosh · WI
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Racine Author Showcase
Racine Public Library · Racine · WI
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Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center · Baraboo · WI
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Barnes & Noble Mayfair Book Signing | Andrew Drasen | A Vision of Hope
Barnes and Noble Mayfair
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Illinois Reentry Conference
Illinois Reentry Conference Venue · Chicago · IL
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Barnes and Noble Racine Book Reading and Signing
Barnes and Noble Racine · Racine · WI
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Words and Music 3.0
Thornton, Illinois · Thornton · IL
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