# Paraná Lee Book Fair concludes in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paran-lee-book-fair-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-21T10:48:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. The 14th Paraná Lee Book Fair, held from August 14 to August 17 at Sala Mayo in Puerto Nuevo, Argentina, concluded with significant economic and cultural impact. The event was organized around the themes of ‘Umbrales’ (Thresholds), ‘Eternidad’ (Eternity), and ‘Pasión’ (Passion), featuring author presentations, talks, and editorial offerings. Santa Fe served as the guest of honor for this edition. The SADE Entre Ríos branch participated via the XXXIV Literary Encounter, which included the presentation of the collective anthology ‘Entre Ríos, de tinta’ and a book commemorating the city’s 200th anniversary. The festivities were complemented by the ‘Feria del Libertador’, a market with 180 stalls for local artisans, entrepreneurs, and gastronomes. Following the event, data from the Municipality of Paraná’s Subsecretariat of Production and the Subsecretariat of Tourism indicated that approximately 137 million pesos in book sales were generated, with an estimated 6,289 books sold. The fair recorded 14,226 visits, representing roughly 12,647 unique individuals. Attendance peaked during the weekend, which accounted for 63% of total visitors, and nearly one in five attendees traveled from outside the city of Paraná. The event served as both a cultural initiative and a mechanism to strengthen the economic activity of the publishing and bookstore sectors. ## Claims - The 14th edition of the Paraná Lee Book Fair runs from August 14 to August 17. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Feria del Libertador generates 180 jobs for entrepreneurs, artisans, and gastronomes. (single source) - The book fair features three conceptual axes: 'Umbrales' (Thresholds), 'Eternidad' (Eternity), and 'Pasión' (Passion). (single source) - The city of Santa Fe is the guest of honor at this year's fair. (single source) - A book documenting the 200 years of the city will be presented on Monday at 11:00 AM. (single source) - SADE Entre Ríos will host the XXXIV Literary Encounter on August 16. (single source) - The Feria del Libertador includes 180 stalls for local entrepreneurs and artisans. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Paraná Lee Book Fair generates 137 million pesos in sales The XIV Paraná Lee Book Fair in Argentina generated approximately 137 million pesos in sales, with over 6,200 books sold and more than 12,000 unique visitors attending the event. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-lee-book-fair-generates-137-million-pesos-in-sales ### 2026-08-15: Paraná Lee Book Fair hosts literary events and local entrepreneur market The 14th Paraná Lee Book Fair is held in Argentina, featuring literary encounters, a 200-year city history book launch, and a commercial fair with 180 local entrepreneur stalls. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-lee-book-fair-hosts-literary-events-and-local-entrepreneur-market ### 2026-08-04: Rio Grande do Sul book fairs unveil patrons and program for August-October events Venâncio Aires hosts its 27th book fair in late August with free entry, ten stalls and patron Ryane Leão; Bento Gonçalves will hold its 41st fair in October under patron Cíntia Moscovich and the theme “Páginas 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-sul-book-fairs-unveil-patrons-and-program-for-august-october-events --- Cite as: Paraná Lee Book Fair concludes in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paran-lee-book-fair-in-argentina