Portland Book Festival, presented by Bank of America, returns to the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues on Saturday, November 5, 2022. This daylong event features author discussions, pop-up readings, writing workshops for youth and adults, kids’ story time, an extensive book fair, local food trucks, and more!
Click below to filter PBF events by different categories.
PBF PROGRAM
A free printed copy of the official Portland Book Festival program will appear in the 10/26 issue of Willamette Week, and will be available everywhere at PBF.
Printable schedules and Festival map
- Click here for an 11×17 printable PDF of the day-of Festival stage schedule
- Click here for an 8.5×11 printable PDF of the day-of Festival stage schedule
- Click here for the Festival map
- Click here for a one-page Cover to Cover event schedule
- Click here for a one-page Pop-Up Events schedule
Author lineup and schedules subject to change
HOW TO ATTEND
Portland Book Festival General Admission passes (wristbands) are required for all events. Passes are $15 in advance and $25 day of Festival. Youth 17 & under, or with a valid high school ID get in FREE (passes required). All full-priced General Admission Passes include a $5 book fair voucher and entry into Portland Art Museum.
Click here for more information about ticketing and wristband pickup.
Once you have a General Admission Pass, you can choose to add-on any of these three premium event tickets:
Friday Night Book Market
Beat the crowds and shop the exhibitor fair the night before
Mean Baby: Selma Blair in conversation with Esmé Weijun Wang
Carrie Soto Is Back: Taylor Jenkins Reid in conversation with Cheryl Strayed
Simplify your Portland Book Festival experience by purchasing an all-inclusive Umbrella Pass.
The Umbrella Pass includes: General Admission Festival Pass (which includes a $5 book fair voucher and entry into Portland Art Museum), Friday Night Book Market entry, premium reserved seats to the Taylor Jenkins Reid and Selma Blair events (and signed copies of their books) as as well as an exclusive Portland Book Festival tote bag. (SOLD OUT)
