Manchester Book Fest
Manchester Book Fest is THIS SATURDAY, and Main Street is about to be filled with books, authors, music, activities, local makers & more!
📚 MANCHESTER BOOK FEST
Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM–2 PM
Downtown Manchester
Meet and shop from 80+ Connecticut authors lining Main Street, discover your next favorite read, and spend the day exploring everything happening throughout Downtown!
📖 80+ AUTHORS
Meet authors from across Connecticut, browse books in a variety of genres, chat with the people behind the stories, and purchase signed copies to take home.
PLUS, there’s so much more happening throughout Downtown:
🎨 MAKERS, MUSIC & BOOKS | 1115 Main Street
Stop by The Market at 1115 Main for:
• An outdoor market featuring 30+ local artists & makers
• Live music
• The Riverbend Book Truck
🎶 FAMILY FUN | 763 Main Street
Head to Silk City Coffee for family-friendly programming, including:
• Mr. Lobster performing children's music from 10–11 AM
• A special children's experience
• Children's author storytimes & activities beginning at 11 AM
✍️ FOR WRITERS & POETRY LOVERS | 903 Main Street
WORK_SPACE will be hosting free programming throughout the day, including:
Poet-Tea with Poet Laureate Nadia Sims
Listen to, write, and share poetry while enjoying a soothing cup of tea. Ages 16+.
Writers' Playground
A welcoming writing community for adults of every experience level and genre. Guest publisher Elizabeth Hill of Green Heart Living Press will discuss Finding the Right Path to Publishing for YOU!
Plus more activities throughout the day!
📸 ACTIVITIES ALONG MAIN STREET
Keep exploring to find even more:
🍦 Free Dairy Queen Ice Cream with the Manchester Women's Club at 1041 Main Street
🔖 Bookmark Decorating Station with Charter Oak Family Center at the corner of Eldridge + Main
📸 Book Wall Photo Op at 871 Main Street
🎙️ Nutmeg Lit Fest Podcast Hot Seat on Purnell Place with Lit Stop
🎨 Interactive Activity at 805 Main Street
📚 AND EVEN BOOK-THEMED TATTOOS!
Wildwood Tattoos | 843 Main Street | 10 AM–5 PM
Wildwood Tattoos is bringing a book-themed tattoo adventure to Book Fest! Stop in to chat about tattoos or choose a flash tattoo inspired by books and stories. Guests who book a tattoo or get a Book Fest tattoo will also leave with a goodie bag, including a book club mini print.
Make a Day of It Downtown!
Come for your favorite author, then stick around to discover something new. Grab a coffee, visit Downtown businesses, shop local makers, listen to music, enjoy activities, and celebrate Connecticut's incredible literary community.