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Decatur Book Festival

Decatur Book Festival celebrates books, authors, storytelling, children’s programming, cooking demonstrations, live music, and literary community.

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FestivalEarly OctoberFamily friendlyFood vendorsArts & craftsLive music

About Decatur Book Festival

A beloved independent book festival in Decatur with author talks, signings, children's events, cooking demos, live music, and literary community.

Decatur Book Festival is one of Georgia's best-known literary events, bringing readers, authors, publishers, families, and literary fans together for keynote programming, author talks, signings, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, live music, and community celebration in Decatur.

Dates & Schedule

This event has passed for the current season. Check the official event source for the next announced dates.

Annual October literary festival

What to Expect

Highlights

Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music

Admission & Tickets

The festival is free. Some keynote or special sessions may require separate registration or tickets.

Ticket Information

Parking

Use downtown Decatur parking decks, MARTA, and venue-by-venue planning around Decatur Square and First Baptist Church of Decatur.

Vendors & Food

The festival includes storytelling, author events, signings, lectures, children's programming, live music, cooking demonstrations, independent booksellers, and literary community activity.

Family & Pet Notes

This event is family friendly.

Planning Notes

Decatur Book Festival opens Friday, October 2, 2026 with a 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM keynote event at First Baptist Church of Decatur, then continues Saturday, October 3 with a day of storytelling, authors, signings, lectures, children's events, live music, cooking demonstrations, and literary activity around downtown Decatur.