Grove City Book Festival

Start: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00PM

Part of the America 250 celebration, May’s theme—“Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature”—comes to life through a full day of bookish fun and inspiration. What to Expect Bookish Marketplace: Browse unique, book-themed goods from local vendors—apparel, jewelry, bookmarks, and more. Author Alley: Meet local authors and writers’ groups, purchase their books, and have them signed. Food Vendors: Enjoy a variety of delicious options from local food trucks. Book Swap: Bring your gently used books and trade them for new-to-you reads—free! Learn, Create & Be Inspired Workshops The Art of Creative Writing Kids Creative Writing Hour How-To: Self-Publishing Research Skills for Fiction & Nonfiction Panel Discussions So, You Want to Write a Children’s Book Nonfiction Writers’ Discussion Plus, book signings and slam poetry open mic throughout the day. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. Interested in participating? Authors: bit.ly/GCBFAuthors Vendors: bit.ly/GCBFVendors Questions? Email gcevents@grovecityohio.gov Come celebrate the power of stories with us at Grove City’s newest literary tradition!