Come for the authors – stay for the fun!

Celebrating a Community of Book Lovers

Saturday

JULY 15
10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday

JULY 16
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Columbus Book Festival is in the heart of the city’s downtown Discovery District.

The two-day event featuring 200+ national and local authors, dozens of exhibitors, an entertainment lineup and more will showcase Columbus Metropolitan Library’s historic Main Library, the adjacent Kaufman Plaza and Topiary Park.

Author lineup will be announced in mid-April.

Call for exhibitors, entertainers and food & beverage vendors is still open!

See What's Happening

Meet National & Local Authors

Get your books signed too!
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Shop New & Used Books

Indie book sellers unite!
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Find Lit Gifts for Readers

Shop ’til you drop.
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Entertainment

Programming and Activities for Kids.
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Local Food Trucks

Tasty treats!
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VOLUNTEER

Get a free t-shirt!
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Stay in touch!

Sign up for author announcements and information about how to participate as an exhibitor or festival volunteer.

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