Bainbridge Island Book Festival
September 25 - 26, 2026
Annual Literary Festival on Bainbridge Island, Washington
Join us on beautiful Bainbridge Island, a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, for our third annual Bainbridge Island Book Festival on September 25th and 26th, 2026. Enjoy a gathering of nationally renowned and award-winning authors spanning genres and experiences.
Friday September 25 | Opening gala and fundraiser | Keynote author
Ticketed event
Stan Pocock Legacy Rowing Center
Keynote author to be announced
Saturday September 26 | Author conversations, panels and readings
Free
The festival is held at three locations in downtown Winslow, the heart of Bainbridge Island: The Stan Pocock Legacy Rowing Center, Eagle Harbor First Congregational Church, and the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center. All venues are within a two-block area, with shops, restaurants and cafes offering easy access to sips and nibbles
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Celebrating community and literature
More than 25 authors in conversation and on panels across three venues in Winslow.
Author Panels
A vibrant market of local vendors on the lawn outside the Stan Pocock Rowing Center
Vendor Market
An exclusive ticketed fundraisier for the festival featuring a keynote author conversation kicks off the festival on Friday, September 25th.
Keynote Speaker
Book Signings
Meet the authors and purchase signed and personalized copies of their books.