BookFest St. Louis Festival Zone to Feature 30+ Artists & Vendors

All are welcome at this family-friendly event — enjoy panels, purchase books from participating authors and booksellers, listen to live music, and visit booths hosted by St. Louis artisans and literary-focused institutions.

St. Louisans can celebrate literature and literary arts at BookFest St. Louis on Saturday, September 21. Now in its third year, BookFest will host a diverse mix of locally and internationally renowned writers, including two-time National Book Award nominee Elizabeth McCracken, internationally known (and St. Louis’ own!) illustrator Mary Engelbreit, beloved children’s book author Daniel Wiseman, and acclaimed Bollywood-style romance writer Sonali Dev, among many others!

In between BookFest St. Louis author events, be sure to check out our robust McPherson/Euclid Avenue festival zone, featuring live music, demonstrations, book sellers, local artisans and more!

Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, our festival zone is free and open to the public.

Participating Artists

• Geoffrey Parker (Woodblock Prints)
• Latonja Flowers (Jewelry)
• Jeremy Gagnon (Woodcarving)
• Mattt Rulo (3D Painting)
• Katie O’Malley (Illustrator)
• Tucker Pierce (Sewn Portraits)
• Jeff Kapfer (Acrylic Painting)
• Colleen Thayer (Notecards)
• Alpona Stamboldjiev (Jewelry)
• Lauren Tracy (Fiber Art/Clothing)
• Isaac Ludwig (Woodworking)
• Mike Murphy (Mosaic Glass Artwork)

Participating Vendors

• Archon
• St. Louis Poetry Center
• Central Print
• St. Louis Public Library
• Left Bank Books Foundation
• The Central West End Association
• World Chess Hall of Fame
• AAUW Kirkwood-Webster Groves
• John Bryant, Indie Author
• The Kabine
• St. Louis State Hospital
• december
• Paul Artspace
• Stu Durando
• Sisters in Crime
• Jim Dwyer
• HillTop 30 Publishing House
• Singing Bone Press
• HEC-TV

Click here for more information about exhibitors, activities and food options within the BookFest St. Louis festival zone.