2026 Bay Area Book Festival

Schedule

Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Downtown Berkeley | Berkeley, CA

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The theme of 2026’s festival, Writing the Future, is more than a slogan. It’s a call to action—a challenge for all of us as stewards of this festival and as members of a community navigating extraordinary times. More information on the festival will be released in the coming months.
We're seeking volunteers, booksellers, and sponsors!
Learn more here: https://www.baybookfest.org/bay-area-book-festival/
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Downtown Berkeley, 2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704-1307, United States

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