Portland Book Festival is an intergenerational celebration of literature and the written word, and includes: author readings and discussions, writing workshops, the exhibitor fair, local food trucks, and more.
With an average attendance of over 7,000, this one-day event is the perfect opportunity for vendors to reach our literary community.
The 2024 festival will take place at the Portland Art Museum (PAM) and neighboring venues on the South Park Blocks on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Registration includes:
- Parking site on the SW Park Blocks.
- Listing in the festival program and on the event website.
- Two general admission festival passes.
Registration schedule:
- Refundable deposit of $500 due no later than September 1, 2024. Deposit is refunded upon arrival on festival day, or if vendors give notice of cancellation before September 1, 2024. A Literary Arts staff member will be present on Festival day to return deposits via check to participating food vendors.
- Placement of food vendors is determined by festival organizers and will be shared, along with specific arrival and departure information by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024. Load-in will be available SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 from approximately 8 A.M. and load-out must be completed by SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Please note:
- Literary Arts reserves to right to refuse a vendor for any or no reason.
- Vendor locations will be assigned at the sole discretion of Literary Arts.
- If Oregon or local protocol and health measures change, Literary Arts is prepared to make necessary adjustments. Cancellation of the event due to changing public health guidelines and/or mandates shall be determined at Literary Arts’ sole discretion. If Literary Arts determines we are unable to host an in-person event as planned, vendors will be fully refunded for any fees paid.
To register you must have completed the application form and received approval. The form is here.
Questions? Email festival@literary-arts.org
