Already planning for the 2020 Bay Area Book Festival?
So are we!
So are we!
The proposal submission window is now closed for 2020.
A sneak peek of our planned programming will be released mid January, and the final schedule and tickets go live on March 20th.
Are you a publisher, bookseller, author, literary organization, public agency or book-related business seeking to reach a vast audience interested in book culture? Come join our Outdoor Fair!
When will the festival be held?
The 2020 festival will be held May 2-3.
Where?
Indoor programming will fill multiple Downtown Berkeley venues, with the Outdoor Fair taking over Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park.
Can I sponsor the event?
Yes, we would love to have you as a sponsor. Take a look at our sponsor deck, and reach out to us now to start a conversation.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the Festival’s success each year. No experience is necessary and you’ll enjoy learning what is required to produce a major literary event! Read more and Sign up to Volunteer!
Are you a UC Berkeley student interested in learning the ins-and-outs of creating a world class literary festival? Intern with the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) for academic credit!