Upcoming Events

Tom Heckenkamp author
Author Tom Heckenkamp with his book Three Candles for Tiny the Fawn at The Leather and Gift Shop in Bessemer, MI.

Saturday, February 28, 2026

1:00pm Children’s Book Reading at Snowriver Mountain Resort Family Festival – Mountain Quest Adventure

9:00am – 4:00pm: Mountain Quest Sticker Passport

10:00am – 4:00pm: Snow Obstacle Course (Black River Basin)

11:00am – 4:00pm: Winter Market (Black River Basin)

11:00am – 4:00pm: S’mores (Gabbro Grille)

12:00pm – 4:00pm: Craft Table

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Hot Chocolate Bar

1:00pm: Children’s Book Reading

Outdoor sports enthusiast and snowboarding instructor at Snowriver Mountain Resort for the past six years, author Tom Heckenkamp is a Vietnam War veteran and former team leader of the elite 75th Army Rangers, offering young readers a delightful story set in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

3:00pm – 6:00pm: Corey Carlson -live music

4:00pm – 6:00pm: Campfire (Gabbro Grille)

5:00pm – 8:00pm: S’mores (The Lodge)

August 29th to October 4th, 2025
Door County, Wisconsin, Book Tour

July & August, 2025
Meet the Author of Three Candles for Tiny the Fawn!

Come meet children’s author Thomas Heckenkamp at the St. Germain Flea Market on Monday, July 21st, 28th, and August 4th!

Stop by to say hello and pick up a signed copy of Three Candle for Tiny the Fawn, a colorful and charming Northwoods tale inspired by a true story.

July 22nd, 2025

Thomas Heckenkamp will be at the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River for a special storytime event on Tuesday, July 22nd from 10am-11am.

June 30th, 2025
meet the author St. Germain Wisconsin

Come meet children’s author Thomas Heckenkamp at the St. Germain Flea Market this Monday, June 30th!

Can’t make it this Monday? Don’t worry—Tom plans to attend other Mondays throughout the summer too.

Check back here for updates on upcoming author appearances!