Make plans for the 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival!
Mark your schedule for the 14th AJC Decatur Book Festival, which takes place August 30-September 1, 2019 around downtown Decatur. Keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our newsletter or following us on social media..
Street fair exhibit sales are open!
Reserve your space early and save $150 off of the standard 10’ x 10’ rate. Come be part of the festival’s lively street fair!
Presenting Author submissions are now being accepted!
The festival is now accepting submissions for authors to be considered for the 2019 festival. Learn more about the guidelines and process. Deadline is May 1, 2019!
Emerging Writers Pavilion will be paused for 2019
Our Emerging Writers Pavilion has grown to the point that we need to make operational changes to the program. Learn more about the change for 2019.
The AJC Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country—but that's not all we do!
The organization behind the festival promotes a year-round literary community by hosting a series of fundraising and literary events.
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