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About The Event

RAGT: an annual gathering

The next annual Reader & Author Get Together
will be held June 18-21, 2025

One Big Fundraiser

Overall, the RAGT is a fan-friendly event meant for readers, and open to everyone, readers, authors, and industry alike, in different ratios! However, in the process, the event also raises funds for many local causes. The incredible raffles garner thousands, and each year Lori Foster puts out a novella with proceeds earmarked for direct donation. Combined, the event and the novella go to benefit very worthwhile local charities.

There have been many benefit books over the years. And after each event, Lori is thrilled to turn over a big check.

Here are some of the Benefit Books from Previous RAGTs:


Main Activities

The ballroom is always open for socializing with readers and authors alike. Think of it as a giant tea party with other book lovers! It’s where conference meals will be served, with raffle baskets lining the walls and where raffle winners are announced. Sponsored parties for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night take place in the ballroom. It is truly the heart of the Get Together, yet the boardrooms are only a few steps away, on the same floor, with a wide range of fun activities provided. Add in two multi-author book fairs, one on Friday and one on Saturday, in the atrium just outside the ballroom, and there’s something for everyone!

Boardrooms

Every year RAGT’s boardrooms are a big hit! Seven boardrooms, put on by sponsoring publishers and authors, are used for breakout workshops and presentations throughout Friday and Saturday. They serve the dual purpose of entertaining and enlightening. Expect lots of promo, author information, games and more!

There is always up-to-date info about boardrooms over on the Boardrooms Section on the Sponsors page. Whether there are Boardrooms still available for you to sponsor, or if boardroom themes have been set, that’s the place to check.

Book Fairs

There will be two book signings during the event: one on Friday afternoon and one on Saturday afternoon, each from 3:00 to 5:00.

See the Bookfairs page for all the details →
Find out who is signing on Friday →
Find out who is signing on Saturday →

Most authors will participate in ONE signing only, but RAGT coordinators reserve the right to assign author signing days to better accommodate readers and to balance the two signings.

Both book fairs are open to the public and admission to the fair itself is free — for every other part of RAGT you must be fully registered.

If you are a reader/fan coming in for the signing, mark your calendars for the date, note the hotel address, and be sure to Like the RAGT page on Facebook for any last minute changes in time. Exact times for the signings will be announced on the event schedule page, and of course, on Facebook.

The Event Hotel

RAGT25 will be held at the Holiday Inn, Cincinnati Airport in Erlanger, Kentucky. Information about booking your room, directions, and more can be found on the Hotel Info page.

Meals During the Event

Part of the fun of RAGT is that everyone eats together, turning meals into fun gatherings with new or old friends, authors and readers alike. Beginning with the annual welcoming party on Thursday night, RAGT attendees enjoy Friday and Saturday breakfasts, lunches, and dinners — and each meal and party offers a sponsorship opportunity.

Depending upon how close to the event we are, the Meals & Parties schedule will either be full and descriptive, or clearly indicating where you can step in and sponsor if you want! If you’re interested in sponsoring a meal/party, please contact Lori.

Wednesday Party
Sponsored by Gracie Guy and Wendi Zwaduk

SINGO EARLY BIRD PARTY
    Party details coming soon!

Thursday Evening Party
Sponsored by Jenn McKinlay and Lori Wilde.

RAGT25 WELCOME PARTY
    Party details coming soon!

    Friday Breakfast
    Sponsored by Sam Cheever
    *Subject to change based on availability.

    Friday Lunch
    Sponsored by Rochelle Bradley and Tina DeSalvo

    *Subject to change based on availability.

    Friday Dinner
    Sponsored by Irene Lawless

          *Subject to change based on availability.

          Friday Party
          Sponsored by Jessica Lemmon and Annie Rains

          Saturday Breakfast
          Sponsored by Abbie Roads, Jennie Marts, and Diana Munoz Stewart

                      *Subject to change based on availability.

                      Saturday Lunch
                      Sponsored by TJ Logan, Val Clarizio, and Gracie Guy

                      *Subject to change based on availability.

                      Saturday Dinner
                      Sponsored by Lori Foster and Allen Foster

                        MENU:
                      *Subject to change based on availability.

                      Saturday Evening Party
                      Sponsored by Jenn Stark & Toni Blake

                      8th Annual Booklovers' Bingo & Pajama Party
                        The party’s not over yet! Join us for the 7th Annual Booklovers’ Bingo Bash for fun, laughter, and a whole lot of bouncing balls! Players wearing PJs (Family Friendly Only!) are welcome with special prizes awarded, along with giveaways and prizes for Bingo winners. We hope to see you there!
                      Thanks to these #RAGT24 sponsors:


                      Raffles

                      Raffles go on all weekend long and are always a big hit. The proceeds are given to CancerFree KIDS.

                      If you are interested in donating to the raffle, please note that the Raffle Coordinators have some guidelines in place to ensure that your generosity makes it to the right place.

                      Goody Bags

                      The always-fabulous RAGT Goody Bags are definitely something to look forward to. Over 475 bags, provided by Barbara Devlin and Summer Hanford are stuffed full of fun stuff, including FREE BOOKS, and handed out to all attendees.

                      If you are interested in donating goodies for the event, you must first please review our current policy for contributing materials for the Goody Bags!

                      Real-Time Updates

                      Don’t miss important announcements! Our Facebook Group, Twitter, & this site… Details are always being added. There’s a whole page dedicated to registration. And now, you can also sign up for the Twitter feed that will give specific info for current and upcoming RAGT events.


                      Costs

                      Registration fees

                      Authors & Industry – $200

                      (Authors, publishers, publicists, agents, author assistants)

                      Readers – $170

                      (Readers, bloggers, husbands)

                      Hotel room per night – $140

                      . . . . . . .

                      PLEASE NOTE:

                      No one can register until their respective official registration openings:
                      Preregistration (by invitation only) for sponsors is always early January
                      General registration (for everyone else) will be January 14, 2025

                      Precise registration dates will always be boldly displayed on the home page and various other parts of the site as soon as the dates are confirmed. If it isn’t posted, we don’t know yet. To be notified, be sure to be on either/both the Twitter feed and the Facebook page — signup links to each are on the home page and pretty much every page on this site. Thanks!

                      Books to Anticipate



                      More Info for 2025

                      The next annual Reader & Author Get Together
                      will be held June 18-21, 2025

                      RAGT25 will be held at the Holiday Inn, Cincinnati Airport in Erlanger, Kentucky.

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