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SUMMARY:Carmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:SECOND ANNUAL\n\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival\n\nA literary day in one of California's most storied villages.\n\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026 Carmel Plaza Free Admission\n\nJoin us in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea for a day devoted to stories\, creativity\, and the people who love them. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival brings together authors\, readers\, and writers for a vibrant\, walkable literary experience at Carmel Plaza. Whether you're discovering your next favorite read\, meeting the author behind it\, or simply soaking in the atmosphere this is a day to slow down\, explore\, and be inspired.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMORNING PROGRAM\n\nFrom Page to Place: A Carmel Author Conversation\n\n9:00 10:30 AM\n\nBegin your day with an intimate gathering of local authors who will share the stories behind their stories. Hear firsthand about the writing process\, the sources of their inspiration\, and the winding paths that led them to the page. This is a rare chance to sit with the storytellers shaping our local literary scene in the town that has long drawn writers and dreamers to its shores.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBOOK EXPO\n\nA Marketplace of Ideas\n\n11:00 AM 3:00 PM\n\nStep into a lively gathering of 30+ authors and exhibitors spanning genres\, voices\, and perspectives all within the walkable heart of Carmel Plaza.\n\n\n Meet local and regional authors\n Discover debut voices and unexpected finds\n Purchase signed copies directly from the writers themselves\n Enjoy storytime for children throughout the day\n Enter hourly raffles featuring books and gift cards to local restaurants and shops\n\nCarmel has always drawn writers and dreamers. This is where that tradition continues.\n\n\n\nFOR READERS\n\nWhy You'll Love It\n\n\n Spend a morning with authors in an intimate\, unhurried setting\n Browse a curated gathering of books across every genre\n Support independent writers and local small businesses\n Enjoy a beautiful coastal day in the village\n\n\n\n\nFOR WRITERS\n\nA Conversation Worth Having\n\n\n Connect with fellow authors and the broader creative community\n Find readers who are genuinely looking for their next great book\n Be part of a growing literary tradition in one of California's most beloved towns\n\n\n\n\nAUTHORS & EXHIBITORS\n\nJoin the Festival\n\nJoin a curated group of authors and booksellers in one of the most beloved literary towns on the California coast. Last year's inaugural festival drew an engaged\, book-loving community and this year we're growing.\n\nEvery exhibitor receives:\n\n\n One 6-foot table and two chairs\n Placement on the event website\n Listing in the printed event program\n On-site event signage\n\n\nAuthors Expo Table - $50 \n\nBookstores & Retailers $ 150 Chamber Members / $200 non-members\n\nSpace is limited. Early registration is recommended.\n\n \n\n\n \n\nSPONSORSHIP\n\nSupport Something That Lasts\n\nAlign your brand with a signature cultural event celebrating literature\, creativity\, and community in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Sponsors receive visibility across event marketing\, on-site signage\, website and program recognition\, and direct engagement with an audience that values craft\, quality\, and local culture.\n\nSponsorship tiers available contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.\n\n \n\n\n \n\nLOCATION\n\nFind Us at Carmel Plaza\n\nOcean Ave & Mission St\n\nCarmel-by-the-Sea\, CA\n\nFree admission Parking available nearby
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SECOND ANNUAL
\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival
\nA literary day in one of California'\;s most storied villages.
\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026 \;·\; \; Carmel Plaza \;·\; \; Free Admission
\nJoin us in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea for a day devoted to stories\, creativity\, and the people who love them. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival brings together authors\, readers\, and writers for a vibrant\, walkable literary experience at Carmel Plaza. Whether you'\;re discovering your next favorite read\, meeting the author behind it\, or simply soaking in the atmosphere &mdash\; this is a day to slow down\, explore\, and be inspired.
\n \;
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\n
\nMORNING PROGRAM
\nFrom Page to Place: A Carmel Author Conversation
\n9:00 &ndash\; 10:30 AM
\nBegin your day with an intimate gathering of local authors who will share the stories behind their stories. Hear firsthand about the writing process\, the sources of their inspiration\, and the winding paths that led them to the page. This is a rare chance to sit with the storytellers shaping our local literary scene &mdash\; in the town that has long drawn writers and dreamers to its shores.
\n \;
\n\n
\n
\nBOOK EXPO
\nA Marketplace of Ideas
\n11:00 AM &ndash\; 3:00 PM
\nStep into a lively gathering of 30+ authors and exhibitors spanning genres\, voices\, and perspectives &mdash\; all within the walkable heart of Carmel Plaza.
\n\n\n - Meet local and regional authors
\n - Discover debut voices and unexpected finds
\n - Purchase signed copies directly from the writers themselves
\n - Enjoy storytime for children throughout the day
\n - Enter hourly raffles featuring books and gift cards to local restaurants and shops
\n
\nCarmel has always drawn writers and dreamers. This is where that tradition continues.\n\n
\nFOR READERS
\nWhy You'\;ll Love It\n\n\n - Spend a morning with authors in an intimate\, unhurried setting
\n - Browse a curated gathering of books across every genre
\n - Support independent writers and local small businesses
\n - Enjoy a beautiful coastal day in the village
\n
\n\n
\nFOR WRITERS
\nA Conversation Worth Having\n\n\n - Connect with fellow authors and the broader creative community
\n - Find readers who are genuinely looking for their next great book
\n - Be part of a growing literary tradition in one of California'\;s most beloved towns
\n
\n\n
\nAUTHORS &\; EXHIBITORS
\nJoin the Festival
\nJoin a curated group of authors and booksellers in one of the most beloved literary towns on the California coast. Last year'\;s inaugural festival drew an engaged\, book-loving community &mdash\; and this year we'\;re growing.
\nEvery exhibitor receives:\n\n\n - One 6-foot table and two chairs
\n - Placement on the event website
\n - Listing in the printed event program
\n - On-site event signage
\n
\n\nAuthors Expo Table - $50 \;
\nBookstores &\; Retailers $ 150 Chamber Members / $200 \;non-members
\nSpace is limited. Early registration is recommended.
\n \;
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nSPONSORSHIP
\nSupport Something That Lasts
\nAlign your brand with a signature cultural event celebrating literature\, creativity\, and community in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Sponsors receive visibility across event marketing\, on-site signage\, website and program recognition\, and direct engagement with an audience that values craft\, quality\, and local culture.
\nSponsorship tiers available &mdash\; contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.
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\n\nLOCATION
\nFind Us at Carmel Plaza
\nOcean Ave &\; Mission St
\nCarmel-by-the-Sea\, CA
\nFree admission ·\; Parking available nearby
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LOCATION:Carmel Plaza
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URL:https://members.carmelchamber.org/events/details/carmel-by-the-sea-book-festival-61893
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