Virginia Festival of the Book
March 20–22, 2026
Charlottesville, VA
Presented by the Virginia Center for the Book
2026 Festival Highlights
Preview Event: Our Ancestors Were Messy Live Podcast with Nichole Hill
Thursday, March 19 | 7:30PM – 9PM
Same Page Community Read: The House of Eve with Sadeqa Johnson
Friday, March 20 | 6PM – 7:30PM
Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon with Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Saturday, March 21 | 12PM – 1:30PM
At Charlottesville’s Paramount Theater
Tickets On Sale Now
Art Work: On the Creative Life with Sally Mann
Saturday, March 21 | 1PM – 3PM
Claire McCardell Author Talk and Historic Fashion Demo with Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson
Saturday, March 21 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Meet the author at a special reception: 5:00-6:00PM
A Longstanding Literary Tradition
For three decades, the Virginia Festival of the Book has brought together writers and readers from across the nation to emphasize and celebrate the Virginia Center for the Book’s mission and Virginia Humanities’ vision.
As we continue in this tradition, our focus remains on accessibility and diversity, and we are committed to showcasing voices through a range of events for all.
How to Register
View the full schedule and authors using the tabs at the top of the page. There, you can also find information about lodging.
Festival Details
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CONTACT
Virginia Festival of the Book
books@virginiahumanities.org
Our Sponsors
Michelle & David Baldacci
The Charles Fund
