Book Events: Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2025 and 2026)
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12 Events Found in California
San Francisco Writers Conference
Hyatt Regency
1901 Cleveland Ave., San Francisco, California
Hosted by: Laurie McLean
Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to Sunday, February 9, 2025
Website: San Francisco Writers Conference
Phone: 4156896301
Email: registrations@SFwriters.org
Description:
Over the course of 4 days over 500 attendees, reowned keynote authors, presenters, editors, and agents attend SFWC, combining the best of both the traditional publishing industry with the latest technology to empower authors to publish everywhere.
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Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
71-100 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, California
Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to Friday, February 7, 2025
Website: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
Email: info@rmwritersfest.org
Description:
The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world class gathering of writers, thinkers, and people contributing to the intellectual vitality of our time — “Coachella for the brain.”
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Latino Book & Family Festival (Oceanside)
MiraCosta College
1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, California 92056
Hosted by: Empowering Latino Futures
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Website: Latino Book & Family Festival (Oceanside)
Email: latinoliteracy@gmail.com
Description:
In most recent years MiraCosta College has been the host of the Festival in the North County San Diego. This year [2025] we celebrate 71st event with the participation of local authors and organizations.
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Black Writers On Tour
Carson Community Center
801 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90746 , Los Angeles, California
Hosted by: Dr. Rosie
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Website: Black Writers On Tour
Email: drrosie@aol.com
Description:
Purpose: To promote literacy awareness, to give exposure to African-American authors, writers, and to motivate, and develop aspiring new writers and authors. To showcase Black Businesses, provide exposure and to increase their sales.
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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California
University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90089, Los Angeles, California
Dates: Saturday, April 26, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
Website: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Phone: 424-652-1948
Email: eventinfo@latimes.com
Description:
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, cultural entertainment and artists creating their work on-site. There’s also a photography exhibit, film screenings followed by Q&A’s and discussion panels on some of today’s hottest topics.
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Bay Area Book Festival
In Downtown Berkeley
1972-1998 Center street, Berkeley, California 94704
Dates: Saturday, May 31, 2025 to Sunday, June 1, 2025
Website: Bay Area Book Festival
Email: info@baybookfest.org
Description:
The Bay Area Book Festival is the primary project of the Foundation for the Future of Literature and Literacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in California. FFLL’s Tax ID number is 47-3955286. Its business address is 1569 Solano Ave. #635, Berkeley, CA 94707.
FFLL is governed by a Board of Directors. Members include Cherilyn Parsons (Berkeley, CA), Peter Richardson (San Francisco, CA), Mal Warwick (Berkeley, CA), Brooke Warner (Berkeley, CA), and Igor Zagatsky (Berkeley, CA).
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Comic-Con
Anaheim Convention center
Hosted by: Comic con International
Dates: Thursday, July 24, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Website: Comic-Con
Description:
Exhibit hall with comics, original art, toys and merchandice for many popular artist, pubushers and retailers.
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Latino Book & Family Festival (Sacramento)
Valley High School
6300 Ehrhardt Ave, Sacramento, California 95823
Hosted by: Empowering Latino Futures
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Website: Latino Book & Family Festival (Sacramento)
Email: latinoliteracy@gmail.com
Description:
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Sacramento BlkLit Book Fest
Underground Books and The Guild Theater
2814 35th Street, Sacramento, California 95817
Hosted by: St. HOPE Academy
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: Sacramento BlkLit Book Fest
Phone: 916-737-3333
Email: info@sthope.org
Description:
The Sac BlkLit Book Fest is a one-day celebration of Black literature, culture, and community in Sacramento. Taking place at Underground Books and The Guild Theater, this free public event brings together Black authors, readers, and publishing professionals for engaging panels, author conversations, and book signings. The festival also features discussions on education, literacy, and cultural empowerment, culminating with a ticketed VIP reception for an intimate opportunity to connect with featured guests.
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Multicultural Book & Family Festival
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, California 92407
Hosted by: Empowering Latino Futures
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Website: Multicultural Book & Family Festival
Email: latinoliteracy@gmail.com
Description:
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Steamy Lit Con
Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, California 92802
Hosted by: Mel Saavedra, Founder
Dates: Friday, October 31, 2025 to Saturday, November 1, 2025
Website: Steamy Lit Con
Description:
Their goal is to celebrate the romance genre and to amplify the identities in it which have been historically underrepresented. The Steamy Lit Con aims to be more than an event but a space to facilitate professional and personal connections, and to build thriving communities for authors and readers alike.
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Sacramento Book Festival
Shepard Garden & Arts Center
3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, California 95816
Hosted by: California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: Sacramento Book Festival
Phone: 916-847-6005
Email: timschooley@comcast.net
Description:
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