2024 Book Festivals in the Northeast
From Delaware to DC, there's a book festival for you in the Northeast. If you're a book lover, get yourself over to one of these festivals in 2024.
Delaware Book Festivals
History Book Festival | Lewes, Delaware
Thursday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Looking to discover new historical fiction and narrative nonfiction? The eighth annual installment of the History Book Festival has you covered.
Maryland Book Festivals
Annapolis Book Festival | Annapolis, Maryland
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Join the thousands of people who attend the Annapolis Book Festival every year. The 21st edition will feature nationally renowned authors, children's activities, live music, food, and an extensive used book sale.
New Jersey Book Festivals
Morristown Festival of Books | Morristown, New Jersey
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 2024
Past events have included in-person talks, more than 300 authors, and multiple Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners in attendance. Follow the festival on Facebook for updates.
New York Book Festivals
Woodstock Bookfest | Woodstock, New York
Thursday, March 21 - Sunday, March 24, 2024
Join other book lovers at the Bearsville Theater for four days of literary awesomeness. The festival opens with "Story Slam," and ends with their signature "Memoir-A-Go-Go." Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Brooklyn Book Festival | Brooklyn, New York
Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29, 2024
On Saturday, it's Children's Day at Brooklyn Commons at MetroTech. Sunday is the main festival and marketplace - but there are events all week!
Saratoga Book Festival | Saratoga Springs, New York
Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6, 2024
In addition to the literary marketplace, the 2024 Sarasota Book Festival has a full slate of events, including:
40 workshops, panels, and sessions
Over 60 authors and presenters
A KidZone with activities for children and families
Pennsylvania Book Festivals
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Celebrate Pittsburgh's rich literary community at this free festival that features nationally acclaimed authors with ties to Pittsburgh.
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books
Washington D.C. Book Festivals
National Book Festival | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Since its inception in 2001, the National Book Festival has grown to become one of the most prominent book events in the country. Subscribe to their blog for updates.
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