Detroit Bookfest 2026

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Sean Snyder (DBF)

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Monday, December 29th, 2025

Event Type(s): Marquee Event

Detroit Bookfest 2026

Sunday July 19, 2026 10:00 AM EDT to 04:00 PM EDT

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Hello, everyone! We are excited to announce Detroit Bookfest 2026!

9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books

Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 am – 4 pm

Eastern Market
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan

FREE ENTRY for Attendees!

The event features over 300+ vendors spread across Detroit’s historic Eastern Market selling BOOKS, records, creative arts, and more!

Important Information for Exhibitors & Vendors

Please read the Vendor Info for Detroit Bookfest 2026 / FAQ including the vendor timeline.
After reading the FAQ linked above, you apply using the Vendor Application – Detroit Bookfest 2026

Thank you!

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Written by

Sean Snyder (DBF)

Posted

Monday, December 29th, 2025

Event Type(s): Marquee Event

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Appendix

All Event Types

A

Author Talk (9)Engaging lectures and discussions featuring notable local and visiting authors.

B

Book-cation 2025 (4)Events occurring ONLY during the 3-day weekend of Bookfest 2025
July 18-20, 2025

F

Featured Presenter (4)Engaging discussions, live talks, and presentations from renowned, nationally- or internationally-known members of the literary community.

M

Marquee Event (8)Marquee Events to be featured in the “Featured Events” on the homepage.

P

Party (4)Pre-Party and/or After-Party associated with Detroit Festival of Books.
Pop-Up Event (1)

S

Supporting Presenter (5)Engaging discussions, live talks, and presentations from emerging and local members of the literary community.

All Event Venues

D

Detroit City Distillery (2)
Detroit Public Library (1)
DPL – Auditorium (3)Auditorium @ Detroit Public Library, Main Branch.
DPL – Fine Arts Room (2)Fine Arts Room @ Detroit Public Library, Main Branch.
DPL – Galleria (2)Galleria @ Detroit Public Library, Main Branch.
DPL – Teen Center (2)Teen Center @ Detroit Public Library, Main Branch.

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