This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2026 at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park.










Northern California's largest outdoor literary fair takes over downtown Berkeley with 150+ bookish exhibitors, author meet-and-greets, and live readings on a dozen stages. Kids can dive into the YouthLit Corner while grown-ups browse Small Press Alley and catch poetry performances across two dedicated stages.
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Bookworm Block Party
Downtown Berkeley










Northern California's largest outdoor literary fair takes over downtown Berkeley with 150+ bookish exhibitors, author meet-and-greets, and live readings on a dozen stages. Kids can dive into the YouthLit Corner while grown-ups browse Small Press Alley and catch poetry performances across two dedicated stages.
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