Jeff Kinney’s “The Hot Mess Show” in Buffalo, NY – Buffalo, NY

Join Barnes & Noble – Clarence Mall in Buffalo, NY on Saturday, October 26, 2024, as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney, for “The Hot Mess Show,” a deliciously entertaining and interactive one hour event.

Jeff will be serving up laughs and celebrating the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid release, HOT MESS, while satisfying your craving for family fun! Audience members will have a chance to join Jeff on stage for a family-style feast of friendly competition! Make your next family outing a HOT one!

–>This event will take place in the auditorium at Cheektowaga Central High School (3600 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225).

**This event is being hosted by Barnes & Noble-Clarence Mall. Please direct any additional inquiries to the store.**

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**Even if you are vaccinated, masks are recommended but not required.**

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKET INFORMATION

**There are two ticket options:

Two Person HOT MESS Admission – $16.30 (Admission for TWO people + one pre-signed copy of HOT MESS + tax): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket includes:

• One pre-signed copy of HOT MESS (out 10/22/24).

• Admission to “The Hot Mess Show” for TWO people.

Two Person 2-Book Bundle Admission – $32.60 (Admission for TWO people + one pre-signed copy of HOT MESS + one pre-signed copy of ROWLEY JEFFERSON’S AWESOME FRIENDLY SPOOKY STORIES + tax): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket includes:

• One pre-signed copy of HOT MESS (out 10/22/24).
• One pre-signed copy of ROWLEY JEFFERSON’S AWESOME FRIENDLY SPOOKY STORIES.

• Admission to “The Hot Mess Show” for TWO people.

• Photos will be allowed from your seat during the show. There will be no posed or candid photos with Jeff.

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• All books are PRE-SIGNED. Other books by the author will be pre-signed and for sale at the event. There will be no signing at the event.

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

GUIDELINES

• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 4PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

• Please arrive by 5PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.

• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

• All event guidelines are subject to change.

• If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (716) 634-1011.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 HOURS) before your event start TIME.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – Clarence Mall in Buffalo, NY will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT HOT MESS:

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family.

The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Speaking of recipes—the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot?

This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!