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About this event
The Contemporary Austin is pleased to be a participating venue for the 31st Texas Book Festival. The Texas Book Festival, the largest book event in the state and one of the premier book festivals in the country, returns to downtown Austin on Nov 14–15 (Sat–Sun)! Free and open to all, the Festival will feature a star-studded lineup of more than 275 of the year’s leading writers, engaging panel discussions and programs across genres, family activities, book signings, cooking demonstrations, local food trucks, an exhibitor marketplace, and the popular Saturday night Lit Crawl.
Learn more at Texasbookfestival.org. Nestled within the festival's downtown footprint, gather at the Jones Center for intimate conversations between authors and readers. Capacity is limited to 50 guests per session.
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Festival goers are welcome to explore our downtown location, attend a conversation, and spend time with the art on view. Seating for the Texas Book Festival programs are first come, first served. Plan to arrive early and check in at front desk to secure a seat.
Admission to the galleries is free and open throughout the weekend.
Description from The Contemporary Austin.
Registration, tickets, accessibility and last-minute changes are handled by the organizer. Confirm details before you go.
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