Upcoming Book Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2025 and 2026)
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2 Events Found in New York
Black Authors Festival @SagHarbor
Breakwater Yacht Club
51 Bay St, Sag Harbor, New York 11963
Hosted by: Darlene Williams, Founder & President
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
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Website: Black Authors Festival @SagHarbor
Email: nationalblackauthorsfestival@gmail.com
Description:
The Black Authors Festival @Sag Harbor is a nationally celebrated in-person event, recognized by USA Today as one of the Top Best New Festivals in the Nation.
In August 2025, the Town of East Hampton officially declared the month as Black Authors Festival Month, honoring the festival’s mission to celebrate Black literacy, combat the banning of books—particularly those written by or about Black voices—and advocate for stronger legislation to protect the freedom to read.
Nestled on the scenic East End of Long Island, in the historic village of Sag Harbor, the festival stands at the crossroads of heritage and progress. Sag Harbor holds a profound place in Black American history—long revered as a year-round haven for Black writers and a cherished summer retreat for generations of families.
Against this backdrop, the festival brings together renowned and emerging Black authors from across the nation to:
- Celebrate literary excellence.
- Amplify underrepresented voices.
- Strengthen the cultural importance of literacy within the Black community.
- Foster meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange.
The Black Authors Festival @Sag Harbor is more than an event—it is a movement to uplift stories, safeguard history, and inspire future generations.
Learn more about Black Authors Festival @SagHarbor on AALBC.com.(Back to Top)
Harlem Book Fair
Harlem State Office Building Plaza
163 West 125th Street, New York, New York 10027
Hosted by: Max Rodriguez
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: Harlem Book Fair
Email: hbf@qbr.com
Description:
CANCELLED FOR 2025
The Harlem Book Fair is the United State’s largest African-American book fair and the nation’s flagship Black literary event. Held annually in Harlem, NY, the Harlem Book Fair features exhibition booths, panel discussions, book sales, and workshops.
The Phillis Wheatley Book Awards are presented in conjunction with this event.
Learn more about Harlem Book Fair on AALBC.com.(Back to Top)
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