The Sonoma County Book Festival is a free public event brought to you by The Literary Arts Guild. Our event transforms downtown Santa Rosa into the literary capital of Northern California. Thousands of booklovers return every year for a full day of fun under our welcoming white tents. Our rich programs present nationally acclaimed and locally treasured authors, who inspire and entertain festival attendees of all ages.

Come Join Us:

• Attend readings, presentations and book-signings by local and nationally acclaimed authors and poets.
• Participate in lively panel discussions, multicultural programs and other book-inspired activities.
• Enjoy staged performances, art and music.
• Share in special events and activities for children and teens at the Children's Tent.
• Browse thousands of special titles, with new and used books for sale.
• Visit nearly 100 booths and exhibits showcasing independent booksellers and publishers; libraries; cultural, literary, and civic groups; and the media.