Save the date:
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Portland Book Festival will return to the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues on Saturday, November 4, 2023. 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!
Book submissions are open now! Submit a title for programming consideration for the 2023 Portland Book Festival. Titles are considered and invitations extended on a rolling basis. Submissions close June 16, 2023. Learn more here.
Applications to join the 2023 Portland Book Festival exhibitor fair are open now! Our vibrant book fair offers exhibitors the opportunity to connect with thousands of readers and writers. Learn more and apply to join the exhibitor fair here.
Applications to be the 2023 Portland Book Festival Guest Artist are open now! We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply. Applications close May 16, 2023. Learn more and apply here.
Portland Book Festival 2022 Program
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2023 Exhibitor Fair
Applications are open now for vendors to join our vibrant exhibitor fair in 2023.
Festival Support
Portland Book Festival, presented by Bank of America, is made possible by the support of our partners.
2022 PBF Full Schedule
All events, including PBF Cover to Cover, workshops, and 2022 festival day.
2022 PBF Presenters
A look at the authors and presenters who joined us in 2022.
PBF Cover to Cover Events
More information about PBF Cover to Cover 2023 to come.
