Book Events: Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2025 and 2026)
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10 Events Found in Florida
ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature
Catherine Hickman Theater
5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, Florida 33707
Dates: Friday, February 14, 2025 to Sunday, February 16, 2025
Website: ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature
Email: readoutfestival@gmail.com
Description:
ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature is a program of the LGBTQ Resource Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Gulfport, Florida. ReadOut was founded in 2018 and is an inclusive event that showcases literature written by, for, and about LGBTQ community.
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Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Fort Myers Regional Library Campus
1651 Lee St, Fort Myers, Florida
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Website: Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Email: mbyers@leegov.org
Description:
There really is something for all ages to experience at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. Everyone enjoys the multiple stages with the celebrity authors who share ‘inside scoop’ about their latest books or what makes a story idea click for them. You will be able to buy books and have the authors personalize and sign them too! You’ll find our numerous book and educational vendors offering the latest in services and new ideas. Kids will be mesmerized by the storytellers.
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Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
St. Petersburg’s Historic Coliseum
535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida
Hosted by: Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association
Dates: Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Sunday, March 2, 2025
Website: Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
Email: FloridaBookFair@gmail.com
Description:
This is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeastern United States, and one of the largest in the nation.
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Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
Blalock Park
Hosted by: Pam Johnson
Dates: Friday, March 14, 2025 to Saturday, March 15, 2025
Website: Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
Email: info@venicebookfair.com
Description:
The Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival is a small, unique program hosting writers teaching writers on Friday night, and authors selling and signing their books to the public on Saturday. All proceeds from the Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival go to Venice Heritage Inc., the 501(c) 3 fundraising arm of two historic sites in Venice, the Lord-Higel House, currently under restoration, and the Venice Museum and Archives expansion project.
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Literary Indulgence Book Festival
Friday Musicale
645 Oak St., Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Hosted by: Literary Indulgence of Jacksonville, LLC
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Website: Literary Indulgence Book Festival
Phone: 904-990-3564
Email: info@literaryindulgence.com
Description:
Join us for the 2nd Annual Literary Indulgence Book Festival for a book party showcasing local and regional authors to draw book lovers—those who read, sell, or work with books—into the downtown area of the city of Jacksonville.
This fun book party will feature engaging presentations, workshops, music, vendor shopping, and activities for book lovers of all ages, including children’s storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, raffles, and giveaways.
Register today for a free event ticket and to receive a gift bag (supplies are limited!).
For information, including donation and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.literaryindulgence.com.
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Black Book Bash
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Hosted by: Casey Kelley Media Agency
Dates: Friday, October 3, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025
Website: Black Book Bash
Email: hello@caseykelley.co
Price: $175
Description:
Black Book Bash isn’t just a book festival — it’s where Black storytelling, culture, and community link up like they’ve known each other forever.
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St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival
Woodson African American Museum of Florida
2240 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida 33712
Hosted by: Cultured Books Literacy Foundation
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Website: St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival
Email: stpetereads@culturedbooks.org
Description:
The St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival is dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and educating children through literature.
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JAX Urban Book Festival
James Weldon Johnson Park
135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Hosted by: DREAMWEEK INC. Natasha Slaughter, Festival Chair
Dates: Thursday, January 22, 2026 to Saturday, January 24, 2026
Website: JAX Urban Book Festival
Phone: 904-708-8945
Email: info@jaxurbanbookfest.com
Description:
The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, we showcase Jacksonville as a hub for arts, culture, business, and social progress. We welcome celebrated authors and book lovers from across the country. JUBF supports the growth of creative talent in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, this festival remains free and open to everyone.
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Sunshine State Book Festival
Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall
3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32653
Hosted by: Writers Alliance of Gainesville
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern
Website: Sunshine State Book Festival
Phone: 352-316-3538
Email: jenny.dearinger@gmail.com
Description:
In its seventh year, the 2026 Sunshine State Book Festival “Brings Readers and Writers Together.” 100 authors will showcase their books while several activities will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with cultural events inspired by “From Pirates to the Present: 250 Year of Literature in Florida.”
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F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival
Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry, Sr. Cultural and Educational Center
925 George W. Engram Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Hosted by: Donna M. Gray-Banks, Founder & Director
Dates: Thursday, January 29, 2026 to Saturday, January 31, 2026
Website: F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival
Email: freshbookfestivals@gmail.com
Price: $5
Description:
F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival (Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Spiritual, Health and More) hosts more than 40 authors, editors, and filmmakers who convene to discuss their books, upcoming projects, and share insight and wisdom related to their crafts.
Host Hotel: The DAYTONA, A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel
Address: 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida
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