Information regarding our 2025 Festival. Find out what to expect and look forward to. What Can I Expect at the Event? Book Fair 50+ Nationally & regionally renowned authors Thriller, Poetry, Self-Help, Children's Books, Romance, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Mystery & more! Publishers' Alley Virginia publishing companies display their books and host their authors and editors. For the aspiring author, submission guidelines will be available for each publishing house. Poets Laureate of Virginia A special presentation from the Poetry Society of Virginia. Workshops & Presentations Workshops, panels, and presentations take place throughout the day. Focused on both readers and writers, the workshops and presentations illuminate library resources for book clubs, the craft of writing, the music of poetry, and the mechanics of the book industry.

Important information for anyone wishing to exhibit as an author or publisher at the Williamsburg Book Festival. Exhibit at the Festival Applications for the 2026 Williamsburg Book Festival are now closed. Keep an eye out for next year! Click the arrow on the right to learn more about THE APPLICATION PROCESS Why Exhibit? Join us at our book festival and showcase your work to an enthusiastic community of readers, authors, and publishers. As an exhibitor, you'll have the unique opportunity to: Reach a Targeted Audience Connect directly with hundreds of passionate book lovers and potential readers who are eager to discover new voices and stories. Engage with New People Meet fellow authors and publishers, fostering valuable connections. Present Your Work Share your books and interact with readers face-to-face. Experience a Celebratory Atmosphere Enjoy the lively, welcoming environment that celebrates the love of books and the joy of reading.

The Williamsburg Book Festival's mission is to promote and support the art of literary composition in the Williamsburg area and expose writers to the reading public. Our free event includes authors from various genres, speakers, illustrators, and publishers from Virginia and beyond. Join Us on March 7th, 2026! Our annual family-friendly event brings together a dynamic mix of authors, poets, speakers, illustrators, and publishers from Virginia and beyond. The 2026 festival will be held from 10 am to 4 pm at the William & Mary School of Education, offering a full day of literary discovery and connection. At the Williamsburg Book Festival, our mission is to celebrate and support the art of literary composition while connecting authors with the reading public. Exhibit Share your stories in a vibrant literary community Experience Connect with passionate readers and uncover exciting new creative voices Support Empower authors and readers: contribute to help support the love of reading Bookmark this! The Williamsburg Book Festival has been one of my favorite events for many years. It’s the place real book-people go to mingle, learn, and read from the best Williamsburg has to offer. Perhaps what makes this festival one of the greatest is that the community comes out to support the authors and festival with warmth and energy that brings me back year after year. —Tj O’Connor, award winning author of The Hemingway Deception and The Dead Detective Casefiles Festival Flashbacks 1/1 We Ar e authors readers publishers writers dreamers creatives book lovers poets students ... Williamsburg is more than just our home. Williamsburg is where history and literature intersect. The town’s charming colonial ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for the Festival. Experience an energizing event in a place that inspires creativity and honors tradition. Up

Our sponsors help our festival happen! Sponsor us and help support the Williamsburg literary community. Promotion Our sponsors are featured in our festival promotional materials, our website & ads placed in local publications. The festival poster and handout will promote sponsors to event attendees. Posters will be displayed at local businesses in addition to the festival location. Why Sponsor? Connect with a diverse audience of readers and writers. Sponsorship provides excellent brand visibility and helps promote literacy and community engagement in Williamsburg. Join us to make a positive impact while gaining valuable exposure! Sponsor

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Our board contributes their talents to organize, plan and host the festival. Our Board Kelly Ronayne TREASURER Jennie Kelly COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Susan Williamson MEMBER AT LARGE Sophia Rossen DIGITAL SPECIALIST Dr. Kathleen P. Decker POETRY LIASON Juanita Graham MEMBER AT LARGE Sara Brandt COMMUNITY PARTNER, JCC SCHOOL DISTRICT Peter Stipe PRESIDENT Katharine Graves SECRETARY Bob Archibald MEMBER AT LARGE

Take a look at last year's festival pictures! Authors, poets, attendees & more 2025 Event Photos IMG_2111 IMG_2116 IMG_1883 IMG_2111 1/44

Our volunteers are essential to our success. Consider helping out! Volunteer The Williamsburg Book Festival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We thrive because of our volunteers. Contact Us First name Last name Email Phone How would you like to help? * Set up the day of the event Tear down the day of the event Greet visitors Other Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Share your writing and enter for a chance to win a cash prize. Student Writing Contest Hi Writers! Middle school, high school, and college students, share your writing for the chance to win a cash prize and see your work published in an anthology. enter here SEND SPONSORED BY