Submit to BookFolk 2027
BookFolk is built from submissions. We’re looking for presses, writers, artists, teachers, organizations, and downtown businesses who want to bring something to the festival, July 17–18, 2027. There is no fee to submit.
Timeline
- Submissions open now
- Submissions close February 28, 2027
- Everyone hears back by March 31, 2027
- The schedule is published in April 2027
- Festival: Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2027
Categories
- Readings: solo, group, or press and journal showcases
- Book and journal launches: new titles or issues debuting at the festival
- Workshops: hands-on writing or craft sessions
- Panels and talks: publishing, small presses, the craft of writing
- Poetry: form-focused readings, invitational slots, slams
- Art and poetry pairings: an artist and a poet submitting together for the exhibition
- Performance: music, spoken word, or literary performance on the stage
- Book arts and making: letterpress, zines, bookbinding demonstrations
- Downtown hosted events: a downtown business hosts a BookFolk event at its location. These applications must include a full plan.
- Something else: ideas that don't fit the categories above
What BookFolk offers
- A slot on the schedule and stage, or a space for your event
- A listing in the festival program and on bookfolk.org
- Promotion through festival channels
How we choose
- Fit with literary arts and small presses
- Quality and readiness
- Variety across the schedule
- Your plan for bringing people
Your submission
Submissions for BookFolk 2027 are closed.
Thank you. We’ve received your submission and will be in touch by March 31, 2027.