Festivals

The Border Book Festival
Celebrating literature in the southern United States/Northern México border region. Festival overview, news, history and schedule, with details of writer opportunities, merchandise and lodging.
http://borderbookfestival.org/

DIY Book Festival
For independent and self-published authors and houses. Includes entry information and a FAQ.
http://www.diybookfestival.com/

Fall for the Book
Held annually in Fairfax, VA. Festival overview with event schedule, participant details and visitor information.
http://www.fallforthebook.org/

LA Zine Fiesta
Annual zine and comic fest held in Los Angeles. Directions, registration, and listing of events.
http://www.geocities.com/lazinefiesta/

Litquake
Official site for this San Francisco festival for local authors. Includes event and sponsorship information.
http://www.litquake.org/

Murder Goes South
A festival of Southern mystery writers and readers.
http://www.murdergoessouth.com/

National Book Festival
Held annually on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Program information and author profiles.
http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

North Carolina Literary Festival
Spring event held on even years, spotlighting the literature of the American South, particularly NC. Overview, schedule, writer profiles and information about how to help.
http://www.lib.unc.edu/nclitfest/

Prague Writers' Festival
Official site, featuring video clips and details about the program, author profiles and interviews, and a history.
http://www.pwf.cz/

Richmond Zine Fest
Based in Richmond, VA. Admission and registration are free.
http://www.richmondzinefest.com/

16th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
Annual five-day celebration held in late March, which showcases national and regional scholars and writers. Brochure, archives, schedule and travel information.
http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/

Virginia Festival of the Book
Held annualy in Charlottesville, VA. Photographs, statistics and archives, with online press kit and details of how to get involved.
http://www.vabook.org/