Mark your calendar: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am to 4pm — The Alexandria Book & Craft Festival
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am to 4pm
At Made in ALX: 415 King Street, Alexandria VA
About the Festival: Elaine’s Literary Salon is co-hosting the first Alexandria Book & Craft Festival, and I’d like to invite you to attend as a featured author. This is an invitation-only event for authors to meet readers and sell books.
- Elaine’s will set up tables and tents the square behind Made in ALX, 415 King Street, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria’s Historic District.
- We’re planning to celebrate 30 authors and 12 artists.
- The event is free for the public
- Interested? Join us:
- $49 Space only (if you own a tent and table)
- $55 Table and chair rental
- $20 Tent rental
About our Elaine’s Literary Salon Host, Jeffrey James Higgins: A retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays, Jeff has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times. Learn more: jeffreyjameshiggings.com
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Elaine’s Literary Salon
About Elaine’s: A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selection is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt — a combination of Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. “I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her,” shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.” Located in an 1880s building, it was the previous home for 38 years of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River and Founders Park, just a few blocks from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront. Make a reservation today: elaines-restaurant.com.
About our Elaine’s Literary Salon Host 
