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Market2026 Bookworm Block Party
Downtown Berkeley
A one-day outdoor book fair with 150+ exhibitors, author meet-and-greets, and literary stages taking over downtown Berkeley. Free, family-friendly, and packed with storytime spaces, reading lounges, and an eclectic food court.
Book Fair
Literary Festival
Family-Friendly
Free Event
Tips
📚Arrive early—last year drew thousands and the best vendor finds go fast
🍴The eclectic food court is scattered throughout, so grab bites between booth hops
🎤Check the literary stage schedule in advance to catch your favorite authors
2026 Bookworm Block Party
Downtown Berkeley
MarketMarketA one-day outdoor book fair with 150+ exhibitors, author meet-and-greets, and literary stages taking over downtown Berkeley. Free, family-friendly, and packed with storytime spaces, reading lounges, and an eclectic food court.
Book Fair
Literary Festival
Family-Friendly
Free Event
Tips
📚Arrive early—last year drew thousands and the best vendor finds go fast
🍴The eclectic food court is scattered throughout, so grab bites between booth hops
🎤Check the literary stage schedule in advance to catch your favorite authors
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