Parkerfest is the big Dorothy Parker Society event that began in 1999. It is held in the Spring; in 2009 it will be June 6 and 7 on Governors Island. Each Parkerfest has been unique and different. We have celebrated the life of Dorothy Parker over the years with speakeasy nights, walking tours, Round Table luncheons, music, readings, and more. The mood of the weekend is more like a party than a serious "literary" event. Sign up for our newsletter and you will get the latest information!

Past Parkerfest Recaps and Photo Galleries

Parkerfest 2008: Our first trip to Governors Island for a weekend of fun outdoors; the Roaring Twenties party drew hundreds of people! Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery.

Parkerfest 2007: We travel all over Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Upper West Side for a decadent weekend of fun. Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery.

Parkerfest 2006: Algonquin! Burlesque! Dog Walkers! This Parkerfest ran the gamut of emotions from A to Z! Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery. Press attention: OhMyNews International

Parkerfest 2005: Nine events spread over three days. Cabaret, walking tour, shows and the return of the infamous Speakeasy Cruise! Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery. Press attention: Boston Post-Gazette and New York Sun

Parkerfest 2004: We held our weekend in October and is was a smash success! The debut of the Bathtub Gin Ball & Speakeasy Cruise! Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery. Press attention: London Observer

Parkerfest 2003: Our 5th annual gathering was the biggest and best ever, packed with fun and great times! Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery. Press attention: New York Sun "Knickerbocker" and "Out & About with A.L. Gordon"

Parkerfest 2002: This was our fourth annual affair, and it was marked by stiff drinks and lots of laughs. Story Recap

Parkerfest 2001: A whole weekend of activities and fun group of attendees, including Mrs. Parker's great nieces. Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery

Parkerfest 2000: The sophomore effort stretches to two days and we added a WILD Speakeasy Night and lunch at the Gonk. Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery

Parkerfest 1999: The debut was a huge success. One LONG day of walking, a play, drinks and more drinks. Story Recap ¦ Photo Gallery

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