Upcoming Events

There’s nothing we love more than connecting face-to-face with fellow book lovers, and that’s why you’ll find Scents, Stories, and Surprises popping up at book events and festivals all across the country.

We bring our bestselling candles, custom merch, and signature surprises straight to you so you can see (and smell!) the magic in person.

Founder Emily Green Downey started this business out of a love for books and a passion for creating products that help fans celebrate the stories they adore.

From her very first author collaboration to now, these events have become a special part of our journey, where we get to meet our readers, support our authors, and build this incredible community together!

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Getting Witchy With It NOLA
Getting Witchy With It NOLA

Getting Witchy With It NOLA

June 28-29, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana
Black Hearts Nashville
Black Hearts Nashville

Black Hearts Nashville

August 1-3, 2025

Nashville, Tennessee
Once Upon a Con
Once Upon a Con

Once Upon a Con

August 14-17, 2025

Oxon Hill, Maryland
The Night Market
The Night Market

The Night Market

August 22, 2025

Akron, Ohio
TBR Con
TBR Con

TBR Con

September 13-14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee
Smut Lovers
Smut Lovers

Smut Lovers

September 17-21, 2025

Orlando, Florida
Fables & Flames
Fables & Flames

Fables & Flames

November 21-23, 2025

Bloomington, Minnesota
Books, Blankets, and Cocoa
Books, Blankets, and Cocoa

Books, Blankets, and Cocoa

December 6, 2025

Louisville, Kentucky
A Very Merry Bookmas
A Very Merry Bookmas

A Very Merry Bookmas

December 13, 2025

Manchester, New Hampshire

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Get an Exclusive Product for your Next Event

Looking to create a memorable, exclusive product for your next book festival, author event, or literary gathering?

Scents, Stories, and Surprises makes it easy to design custom merch that fans will love... from themed candles to tote bags, stickers, and more. We handle the design, production, and fulfillment, so you can focus on creating an unforgettable experience for your attendees!

Whether you want a signature scent to match your event theme or a limited-edition product to celebrate your lineup of authors, we’ll work with you every step of the way.

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Emily Green Downey at the Knoxville Book Festival