What we do...
BOOKS
We stock new and used books – with a focus on art, literature, crime, young adult, and diverse titles!
ART
We are Australia’s only bookshop with a book-art gallery. All of our art exhibitions tie in with books, book art, artist books, and/or storytelling.
EVENTS
Author talks, book launches, artist workshops, cooking demonstrations, musicians - we have had them all!
ABOUT BLARNEY
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We took over Port Fairy's old Masonic Hall and opened Blarney Books in 2004.
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In 2007, we added an art space and changed our name to Blarney Books & Art.
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In 2009, we founded the international book-art competition, the book-related art competition, the Biblio Art Prize.
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In 2015 we added a stage to our shop, for author/music events.
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In 2015 we introduced a curated range of new books.
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In 2016, we hosted our inaugural Edible Books competition!
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In 2017, a tiny wedge of the enormous pie that is the Port Fairy Folk Festival came to us and we played host to some of Australia's living legends!
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In 2018 more living legends via the Folky, AND our Biblio Art Prize turned 10! To mark the occasion we took the exhibition on tour to Tacit Galleries in Melbourne!
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2019 and beyond - WATCH THIS SPACE!
FIND US
37 James Street,
Port Fairy,
Victoria 3284
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insta: blarneybooksandart
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If you like what you see when you visit us, a review on Trip Advisor is really appreciated! As we're not in the main street of town, this is our best way to let people know we exist!
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OPENING HOURS:
When the flags are flying!
Usually: Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon: 11am - 5pm
Extra hours for school holidays & public holidays.
OPEN DAILY IN JANUARY