Columbus Book Festival

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The Columbus Book Festival will be back July 11-12, 2026!

The festival will feature a whole new lineup of 200+ national and Columbus-based authors, panel discussions, author talks, book signings and more!

The Festival Marketplace will brim with dozens of bookish retailers, community exhibitors, an entertainment lineup, local food court and the popular Indie Author Alley pavilion and Friends of the Library Big Book Sale tent.

As always, this event is free and open to all book lovers.

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Sat, Jul 11 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun, Jul 12 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

MAIN LIBRARY • 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Columbus 43215

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The Columbus Book Festival will be back July 11-12, 2026!

The festival will feature a whole new lineup of 200+ national and Columbus-based authors, panel discussions, author talks, book signings and more!

The Festival Marketplace will brim with dozens of bookish retailers, community exhibitors, an entertainment lineup, local food court and the popular Indie Author Alley pavilion and Friends of the Library Big Book Sale tent.

As always, this event is free and open to all book lovers.

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FEATURED RESTAURANTS

Take Out
Vincenzo’s Convenient Elegance
6393 Sawmill Road Dublin, OH 43017 • $$$$$
Other
Italian
Full Service
Massey’s Pizza
9838 Brewster Lane Powell, OH 43065 • $$$$$
Other
Pizza
Thrive – The Little Grand
710 Grandview Crossing Way Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$
Other
Full Service
Fired Up Pizza
5601 North High Street Worthington, OH 43085 • $$$$$
Other
Pizza
Catering
Vittoria Ristorante & Bar
10241 Sawmill Parkway Powell, OH 43065 • $$$$$
Other
Italian
Full Service
GoreMade Pizza
936 North 4th Street Columbus, OH 43201 • $$$$$
Other
Pizza
Full Service
Portia’s Cafe
4428 Indianola Avenue Columbus, OH 43214 • $$$$$
Other
Vegan
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Das KaffeeHaus von Frau Burkhart
45 East Columbus Street Lithopolis, OH 43136 • $$$$$
Other
Cafe-Coffee
Full Service
J Liu Restaurant & Bar
6880 North High Street Worthington, OH 43085 • $$$$$
North
Full Service
First Watch
496 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$
Central
Cafe-Coffee
Alumni Pub
6412 Winchester Boulevard Canal Winchester, OH 43110 • $$$$$
Southside
Cocktail Bars
Full Service
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8760 Sancus Boulevard Columbus, OH 43240 • $$$$$
North
Seafood

COMING SOON EVENTS

Eat & Drink
SWEET HEAT & CINNAMON SWIRLS: May at Borgata Pizza Cafe!
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30 • All Day
Borgata Pizza Cafe • 2285 West Dublin-Granville Road Worthington, 43085
Other
Exhibit
Color, Fly, Butterfly
Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 24 • All Day
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Live Music
Tash Sultana – North American Tour 2026
Wed, Jun 3 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Classes & Workshops
Ceramics – Hand Building Int/Adv ONLY
Thu, May 28 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cultural Arts Center • 139 West Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Mary McClendon
Thu, Jun 4 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Eat & Drink
Keller Market House’s 10 Year Celebration
Tue, May 26 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Keller Market House • 134 South Columbus Street Lancaster,
Other
Things to Do
Coffee at the Conservatory
Sat, May 30 • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Classes & Workshops
Jewelry/Metals Adv. Instructor Permission ONLY
Tue, May 26 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cultural Arts Center • 139 West Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Classes & Workshops
Ceramics: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing Open Studio
Wed, May 27 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Fran Ryan Center • 865 E. Capital Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Classes & Workshops
Copper Enameling Int/Adv
Fri, May 29 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cultural Arts Center • 139 West Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Cinema
America 250: Outdoor Movie Night
Sat, May 30 • 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Armstrong Air & Space Museum • 500 Apollo Drive Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Other
Nightlife Events
Open Mic Comedy hosted by Ty Moore (7pm sign up)
Mon, Jun 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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