Join Us for the Decatur Book Festival 2026!
Since 2005, the Decatur Book Festival has brought together readers, authors, and literary enthusiasts in the heart of Decatur, Georgia, a town known for its charm and vibrant literary community.
Our annual festival features panels with award-winning and best-selling national, regional, and local authors, along with book signings, kids' activities, great food, and street fair exhibitors from across the country. It's a celebration of storytelling, inspiration, and community, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, October 2, 2026
7 PM: Keynote
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8 AM: Audiobook Walk *info coming soon
10 AM - 5 PM: Author Sessions
10 AM - 5 PM: Street Fair
5:30 PM: Georgia Silent Book Club Meet-up *info coming soon
Meet Our Booksellers
Our independent bookstore partners Brave + Kind Book Shop, Charis Books & More, Eagle Eye Book Shop, and Little Shop of Stories are a vital part of what makes the Decatur Book Festival so special. We love highlighting who they are and why they are essential to our local literary community.
You can preorder upcoming releases and support these local bookstores:
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Brave + Kind Book Shop —Preorder Here
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Charis Books & More — Preorder Here
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Eagle Eye Book Shop — Preorder Here
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Little Shop of Stories — Preorder Here
A portion of all books purchased directly from our partner booksellers’ websites using the links in each author session description will be donated to the festival.
