Thursday, October 08, 2009
Event Times & Locations Announced
The wait is over! The Boston Book Festival has just announced its official schedule of events, and with 31 to choose from, and you’re guaranteed a fun-filled, jam-packed day on Saturday, October 24 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Click here for the list of sessions with times and locations.
In addition to our illustrious workshops, panels, presentations and performances, there will be more than 30 exhibitor booths set up in the plaza, featuring local booksellers, publishers, educators, and arts organizations. Meet authors and get books signed!
Don't forget to bring the kids! We have several great events planned for the young ones, including fun activities put on by some of our exhibitors-- the Boston Children's Museum, 826 and One Laptop Per Child for example. And don't be surprised if you run into Curious George or Madeline!
Also, be sure to check out the Festival Stage in Copley Square plaza, featuring live tunes ranging from a cappella to bluegrass, funk to reggae, with some impressive talent from Berklee College of Music.
Feeling peckish? Score a free cup of joe from Green Mountain Coffee or a chowdah sample from the Legal Seafoods Chowder Truck.
Due to the sheer volume of incredible activities at the Boston Book Festival, we recommend that you make a list of your must-see events and pre-register for ticketed events. And you may want to arrive early to get seats. Most importantly, come prepared for a thought-provoking, exciting, and all-around-exhilarating day. The Boston Book Festival: it’s literally amazing!