Stardust & Stories Book Festival 2026

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fred Fletcher Park | Raleigh, NC

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Stardust & Stories Book Festival is a free celebration of fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, and creative storytelling. Discover authors and illustrators, interactive performances, music, talented bookish vendors, artisan food, Stardust Bar, and much more.



Come dressed as your favorite book character and participate in a costume contest and giveways throughout the day; join us for a magical celebration immersed in fiction that will spark your imagination and creativity!



Stardust & Stories Book Festival is open to all and designed for readers of YA, NA, and beyond.


More information to come soon!





Please RSVP! Registration is not required, but helps us to produce a well-planned event and allows you to receive updates and important information concerning any changes to the event. Thank you! See you at the festival!

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Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, United States

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