Web: https://www.bookmarksnc.org/festival

Bookmarks began as an annual book festival in 2004. The Festival of Books & Authors has since grown to be the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas, reaching 20,000 readers each year. The Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors is celebrating its 19th festival in September 2024. Lead up and closing events occur beginning on Thursday before the all-day free street festival held on the Saturday of the last full weekend in September each year. Approximately 50 authors are selected to present in panels, conversations, workshops, and keynote events across 6 venues (indoor and outdoor). One venue is dedicated to children's authors and there are events for all ages. Exhibitors line the streets along with food trucks creating the overall outdoor festival atmosphere.