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Save the Date

October 2-3, 2026

Join us for the Decatur Book Festival 2026!
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Since 2006, the Decatur Book Festival has become one of the most beloved independent book festivals in the country, bringing together readers, authors, and literary fans for a celebration of books and ideas.
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This year, we continue the tradition of meaningful connections in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.
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Join us for a day of storytelling, inspiration, and community on Saturday, with a special keynote event on Friday evening. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Support the Festival

Help Write Our Story

Join us in our commitment to celebrating and promoting the joy, curiosity and exploration that comes from reading and writing.

Thanks to Our Amazing
2025 Sponsors and Booksellers!

Literary Luminary

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Literary Champions

City of Decatur logo
Decatur Development Authorities logo
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LuluMa Foundation logo

Presenting Culinary Sponsor

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Literary Pioneer

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Festival Patrons

The Atlanta Journal Constitution logo
Dekalb County Public Library logo
Atlanta Writers Club logo
First Baptist Church of Decatur logo

Festival Friends

Agnes Scott logo
Natalie Gregory and Co logo

Festival Supporters

Brave +Kind logo
Chicory Wealth logo
SouthState Bank logo
WABE logo
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Partnering Booksellers

Charis Books logo
Eagle Eye Book Shop logo
Little Shop of Stories logo
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A Huge Thanks to Our

2025 Round Table Donors!

Anonymous
J. Bregman

James Diedrick
Susan Atkinson Gregory
Dr. Mary Gresham
Gary and Sara Haigh Hauk

Kat Hedrick
Rosemary M. Magee

Mary Margaret Oliver
Charlotte and Pete Pfeiffer
Rina Rosenberg and Bill Witherspoon
Ginger Hicks Smith
Kathy Gillespie Tomajko, in memory of Ronald J. Tomajko

Want to get involved? Learn how you can contribute and make an impact.

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