8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Eastern Market Shed 5, Detroit
FREE entry!
That’s right, no entry fees!
This event is FREE and open to the GENERAL PUBLIC.
What is the Detroit Festival of Books?
The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan.
We have vendors from all over the USA, Canada, and other countries.
It is a goodwill effort to help generate a deeper love and appreciation of books .
This event is indoor/outdoor, cold/warm, rain/shine.
Vendors keep 100% of their proceeds.
What is the cost of admission?
Admission is FREE and open to the general public!
When and where is it?
Sunday, July 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell St
Detroit, MI 48207
Eastern Market Shed 5 map
How about parking?
There is a variety of free and metered street parking, paid lots and more around the Eastern Market district. There is also a free parking structure next to Eastern Market.
https://easternmarket.org/img/ParkingMap2022.pdf
Are there bathrooms?
Yes! There are men’s and women’s bathrooms around Eastern Market.
There are wheelchair-accessible bathrooms inside Shed 5 and Shed 3 but not at the Wheelhouse.
What is Eastern Market?
Opened in 1891, Eastern Market is the largest historic public market in the United States.
Featuring 43 acres of space, Eastern Market is comprised of a series of indoor and outdoor sheds which function as consumer markets that currently average 40,000 weekly visitors with an additional 45,000 people on Saturday’s alone.
What is the future of Eastern Market?
By 2030, Eastern Market will be 5x’s times bigger! They are expanding from 43-acres to 250-acres.
Will there be music?
Yes, DJ Seven Whales, will be spinning funk music.
Will there be beer?
Yes! Beer will be provided for a charge to 21 and uppers!
There will be a full cash bar featuring beer, wine and liquor.
Will there be food?
Yes, there will be a variety of vendors selling food from their mobile kitchens and trucks.
The approval process for being a food vendor is different from being a regular vendor. If you want to be a food vendor, please email us:
Is there Wi-Fi available at Eastern Market?
Yes! The password changes quarterly, so we won’t know what it is until the event.
Is there an ATM machine nearby?
Yes! On the north exterior wall of Shed 5, there is a Flagstar Bank ATM.
If you are not a Flagstar member, there is a $2.00 non-member fee per transaction.
There is also an ATM across the street outside of Chase Bank (Russell Street @ Wilkins Street).
Who can be a vendor?
People from the general community who want to sell BOOKS, vinyl LP records, comic books, creative arts, etc, are invited to participate.
See our “Vendor Application” tab for a complete description of the vendor process and what you can sell.
Vendor App
https://detroitbookfest.com/vendorapp/
What is the cost to be a Vendor?
The cost to rent a 6-foot table is only $50.00 per table.
VERY CHEAP compared to other events.
Also, this event is BYOC (bring your own chairs). You must supply your own chairs.
How do I apply to be a Vendor?
If you are interested in being a Vendor, please fill out this application form:
Vendor App
https://detroitbookfest.com/vendorapp/
How many years are you doing this?
Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) is always the 3rd Sunday in July.
8th annual Detroit Bookfest = Sunday, July 20, 2025
9th annual Detroit Bookfest = Sunday, July 19, 2026
10th annual Detroit Bookfest = Sunday, July 18, 2027
And beyond!
Sponsorship Information
If you would like to be a Sponsor, please contact us for quotes:
Thank you and GO DETROIT!
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