The Decatur Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Prior to the pandemic, The Decatur Book Festival was one of Atlanta’s signature Labor Day Weekend events, right up there with Dragon Con. It was spread across three days and several blocks in downtown Decatur.
Now, however, the Book Festival has permanently moved to the first weekend in October — and it has become a much smaller event.
The indoor events will be spread out across several locations in downtown Decatur.
There are a series of author talks and panel discussions, and you can see the schedule here.
There is a keynote speaker on Friday evening, Oct. 2nd.
But the main event for most people will be the Book Festival Street Fair.
It happens on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s Street Fair will feature a diverse array of exhibitors, including authors, poets, publishers, booksellers, writing groups, artists, and distinctive businesses that reflect the DBF’s mission.
There will also be 110+ vendor and exhibitor booths on Saturday.
The main exhibit areas will be located along specific sections of Clairemont and E. Ponce de Leon Avenues in the heart of downtown Decatur
While nearly everything is free and open to the public, the keynote address on Friday evening requires that you register in advance online.
Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.
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