Local Author Pub Crawl Planned In Downtown Lemont Saturday

LEMONT, IL — Head to downtown Lemont on Saturday and join in on the Author Pub Crawl and Mystery Adventure, featuring an afternoon of books, drinks and mystery.

The event, hosted by The Nail Inn School of Cosmetology owner and local author Michele Birk, will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. You can explore at your own pace, travel from bar to bar, meet authors and collect clues for the event.

There is no charge to join the event. Birk said participants can start at Three Stories Books, and receive a map and their first clue.

From there, you will visit participating downtown businesses to meet authors, browse books, collect puzzles pieces and solve clues. Participants who successfully solve the puzzle and identify the mystery book will be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes.

Birk, a Lemont resident, said she has always believed in supporting the community and businesses that make downtown Lemont unique.

"As someone who values both local business and the arts, I wanted to create an event that supports both," Birk told Patch. "That idea became the Lemont Author Pub Crawl, a free community event designed to bring people into our downtown businesses while showcasing talented local authors."

Participating local authors include Arlo Lokomaika'i, Eden Sandoval, Pat Camalliere, Felix Alexander and Michele Birk.

"The goal is simple: support local businesses, celebrate local authors, encourage community engagement, and create a fun experience that brings people together," Birk said. "It is a win-win for everyone involved and a reminder that downtown Lemont continues to be a place where creativity, entrepreneurship, and community thrive."