Bay Area Book Festival

Sat Jun 1, 2024 - Sun Jun 2, 2024
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Repeating every days through June 2, 2024.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: free

Bring the family for a two-day festival celebrating the world of books in downtown Berkeley. Readers and writers can discuss books, and authors are available to take questions and sign your favorites. A Family Fun Zone has author booths, games, arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts.

The literacy marketplace features a bookstore, writing programs, book art, and a youth expo, hosting award-winning YA, middle-grade, and picture book authors.  

The outdoor festival is free and great for families of all ages.

For $15, attendees can access all 250-300 authors across 15 stages. There are also pre-Fest events with special headliners.  

 

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