Already planning for the 2020 Bay Area Book Festival?
So are we!
Programming for 2020
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.
Join our Outdoor Fair as an Exhibitor
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!
2020 FAQ
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.
Get Involved
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!