Bangor Authors' Book Fair & Literary Festival 2025
Schedule
Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Bangor Public Library | Bangor, ME
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Join us for Maine’s largest authors’ fair and meet 90+ notable local Maine authors, get your books signed, and support the local literary arts with your purchase of personalized books! Enjoy free readings, talks, and panels throughout the day as we "take over" the beautiful Bangor Public Library to celebrate the Literary Arts this winter holiday season. Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children's books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show.
AUTHORS CAN APPLY TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST AT: https://forms.gle/HnDETzgcKU2asVq3A
The Fair will also feature the special launch of "Echoes in the Fog" a charity anthology to support the Maine Coastal Heritage Trust.
Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved!
This event is organized and hosted by Bangor Authors' Collaborative, in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library. Founded by author, Christopher Packard.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10:30-11:15 - Writing as Transformative Healing - A panel discussion on how creative writing can be a a powerful too for processing life and channel to transform. Join a discussion with authors lead by a leading area therapist and writer. More details soon.
10:30-11:15 WRITING CRAFT WORKSHOP -This workshop will be facilitated by Maine’s award winning youth publisher The Telling Room (Portland). Find out more at: https://www.tellingroom.org/
11:30-12:30 - PUBLISHING A BOOK PANEL - A Panel Discussion on How to Book with leading authors, illustrators, and publishers.
12:45-1:30 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - TIM COTTON - Find out more: https://www.timcottonwrites.com/
1:30-2:15 - PUBLIC RECEPTION & ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH -
Please join us for this special moment as we celebrate this community event and launch our beautiful “Echoes in the Fog,” the official charity anthology of this year’s Book Fair published by 12 Willows Press (Winterport). There will be light snacks, short readings, and brief remarks by members of the community. We will also announce the winner of the Bangor Authors' Writing Awards and the Golden Typewriter Award - an annual award for service to the literary community in our region.
2:30-3:15 - MAINE MYSTERY WRITER PANEL - Join a group of Maine's best mystery writers to learn how to write a great mystery and why mysteries make the best stories! Tips and tricks from published award winning mystery writers.
2:30-3:15 - TELLING ROOM YOUTH AUTHORS READING
10:30-3:00 - AUTHOR READING - Rotating 5-10 minutes readings by our authors on the second floor. Facilitated by Professor Victoria Hood and the Queen City Scribes team.
10:30-3:00 - CHILDREN'S BOOK READINGS - Families and the young at heart are invited to enjoy Authors doing Storytime readings of their books throughout he day.
Proudly sponsored by:
Maine Writer's and Publishers Alliance
Islandport Press
University of Maine Press
University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center
Mossy Ledge Spirits
Maine Authors Publishing
WrightLight Group
12 Willows Press
Briar Patch Books
International Cryptozoology Museum
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Where is it happening?
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401-4903, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
