Sat, Jul 11
|96 S Grant Ave
Columbus Book Festival
The Columbus Book Festival is a free, two-day literary event in downtown Columbus featuring author talks, panels, book signings, and a vibrant marketplace celebrating readers and writers of all kinds.
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
96 S Grant Ave, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
About the event
The Columbus Book Festival is a free, two-day celebration of books, writing, and storytelling held in downtown Columbus each summer. Taking place July 11–12, 2026, the festival spans the historic Main Library and nearby Topiary Park, bringing together thousands of readers, writers, and literary organizations from across Ohio and beyond.
Featuring more than 200 national and local authors, the festival offers a wide range of programming including author talks, panel discussions, book signings, and interactive presentations across multiple genres. Visitors can also explore the Festival Marketplace, which includes exhibitors, independent authors, book sales, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
The Ohio Writers Association (OWA) will be hosting a table in the Festival Marketplace, featuring our anthologies along with selected works by some of our writer and patron members. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers, support local authors, and showcase Ohio’s vibrant literary community.
We are currently seeking volunteers…