9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 am – 4 pm
Eastern Market
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan
FREE Entry!
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About the Event
The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan.
Bookfest hosts vendors from all over the United States and Canada.
This event is a goodwill effort to help generate a deeper love and appreciation for books .
Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) is dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the rich culture surrounding it.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
