9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 am – 4 pm

Eastern Market
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan

FREE Entry!

The largest book festival in the state of Michigan, hosting more than 300 vendors from all over the United States and Canada. The event is a goodwill effort to help generate a deeper love and appreciation for books. Entry is free.

Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) is dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the rich culture surrounding it.

Detroit Bookfest Committee & Team
DBF/DFB, Communications
DJ Seven Whales Official Bookfest DJ
Lewis Boucher CPA/Accountant
Jim Charbonneau Website Creator & Tech Wizard
Larry Francis Minister of Bookmarks
George Hagenauer Grants, Treasurer, Logistics
J.R. Junior Eastern Market Analyst & Security
Rabia Khan Outreach Coordinator & Social Media Analyst
Debbie Maciolek Photographer
Louie Meizlish Director of Public Relations & Media
Ryan M. Place Founder & Event Chairman
Rachel Quinlan Creative Director
Lauren Rautiola Cartographer & Project Manager
Paige Serra Attorney/ Legal Advisor
Eli Sparkman Operations
Lonni Thomas Eastern Market Manager
Geoff Walker Operations
Crystal Woods Director of Volunteering

Thank you and have a great time!

Come check out these great indie publishers:

POST HILL Press     Skyhorse Publishing    Two Dollar Radio

Think maybe you’ve got the writing bug, too? REAL WRITER’S MARKET. Submissions now open. Check it out…

Thank you and Happy Publishing….

#detroitbookfest