5th Anniversary Celebration
& Read-A-Thon
Join York County Reads at Maisie’s Green Brae for a fun-filled celebration of our fifth anniversary! Enjoy local vendors, shopping, children’s activities, entertainment, and more—all while helping us provide life-changing literacy instruction to struggling readers throughout York County. Bring the whole family, celebrate the joy of reading, and learn more about the difference York County Reads is making in our community.
The Celebration
November 15th, 1-5pm
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2150 Gold Hill Rd, Tega Cay
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Admission
Adults: $5
Children 3-14:
$2.50 or 5 gently used books
Scholarships Available
Read-a-Thon
Sunday, 11/8/2026–Sunday, 11/15/2026
Final deadline: November 15 at 5:00 p.m.
How It Works
Children register to participate and ask family members and friends to support their reading with a flat donation or money per minute read (suggested amount: 1-25 cents. Participants record the number of minutes they read—or are read to—each day. We suggest that each child set a goal to read at least 20 minutes per day.
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Participation Guidelines
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Open to children of all ages and reading levels.
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Children may read independently, read aloud to someone, listen to an audiobook, or have someone read to them.
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Reading for school counts.
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Families record minutes on the online reading log--see additional information and link below.
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Donations are encouraged but are not required to participate.
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Prize Categories
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Most minutes read to: pre-K
Most minutes read: grades K–2
Most minutes read: grades 3–5
Most minutes read: grades 6–8
Most funds raised
Most donors
Reading Goal Achiever award
Dear Parents,
We are excited to streamline our fundraiser by going online with 99Pledges. You will now be able to reach out to friends and family by email, Facebook, and Twitter, instead of going door-to-door, tracking commitments, and handling checks.
To add your child as a participant, please follow these 3 easy steps:
(1) Go to this link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/yorkcountyreads/addme
(2) Enter your child’s name, enter your email(s), and select their group.
(3) Click “Add” > this will take you to your newly created pledge page!
All you have to do is make a donation for whatever amount you can, and share your child’s pledge page link with friends and family. We are shooting for 100% participation so no amount is too small.
Here is some sample sharing text:
" NAME is participating in a fundraiser, and would love your support. If you'd like to donate, you can do so online at the following link: YOUR PLEDGE PAGE LINK "
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Calling All Vendors!
Join York County Reads as a vendor at our 5th Anniversary Celebration!
This family-friendly celebration will feature local vendors, shopping, children’s activities, entertainment, and opportunities for the community to learn more about York County Reads. We welcome artisans, makers, direct-sales vendors, and local businesses to participate.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Event Hours: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Vendor Setup Begins: 11:00 a.m.
Vendor Breakdown: After 5:00 p.m.
Location: Maisie’s Green Brae, Tega Cay, South Carolina
VENDOR FEES
Early Registration: $125 through October 15, 2026
Regular Registration: $200 from October 16 through November 1, 2026
Final Registration Deadline: November 1, 2026
Each registration includes one 10-by-10-foot vendor space. Vendors must provide their own tent, tables, chairs, displays, extension cords, and any other equipment needed for their booth.
Please complete all registration questions carefully. Your booth space is not reserved until the registration form and payment have been received.
Proceeds from vendor registrations benefit York County Reads and its mission to provide no- to low-cost, science-based literacy instruction to underserved struggling readers in York County.
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VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By registering, I understand and agree that:
• My registration provides one 10-by-10-foot vendor space.
• All vendor registration fees are nonrefundable.
• Electricity will not be available.
• I am responsible for bringing and setting up my own tent, tables, chairs, displays, and other necessary equipment.
• Vendor setup begins at 11:00 a.m., and my booth must be ready before the event opens at 1:00 p.m.
• I will not begin breaking down my booth before the event ends at 5:00 p.m.
• I am responsible for supervising my booth, merchandise, equipment, and personal property throughout the event.
• I am responsible for leaving my vendor space clean and removing all equipment, merchandise, and trash after the event.
• My booth setup and activities will remain within my assigned space and will not block walkways or neighboring vendors.
• I will conduct myself in a professional, family-friendly manner throughout the event.
• York County Reads and Maisie’s Green Brae are not responsible for loss, theft, damage, injury, or inclement weather associated with my participation.
Thank you to our host for your support in helping readers grow in York County!