The Carpinteria Festival of Books is an opportunity for local-area authors to meet and speak with readers, and display, sign, and sell their work. Co-sponsored by The Carpinteria Writer’s Group and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, this free public festival is open to traditionally and self-published authors. Participation requires membership at the Arts Center.* Authors will have an opportunity to do a public reading prior to the event on Saturday, April 26th at the Carpinteria Community Library.
When: Sunday, April 27th
Where: Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center Courtyard, 865 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Application Deadline: Friday, April 18th
Note: This is a rain or shine event.
2024 Highlights, video courtesy of Carlos Brens
Questions: Contact the Arts Center at 805-684-7789
The Carpinteria Writer’s Group supports the efforts of local authors with discussion and feedback sessions, readings, and other events. Meetings are weekly, 10:00am-Noon, in the Carpinteria Library Community Room. New members are always welcome.
Authors
Caryn Chavez • Mike Critelli • Betsy J Green • Ann Hazard • Jess Johnston • Sheila Lowe •
Judith Matison • Doreen Maulhardt • Debbie Murphy • Hal Price • Leanne Roth • Evelyn Ruiz •
Rick Shaw • Monica Sherlock • Eric von Schrader • Maresa Voss • Dale Zurawski
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is a community arts and events center in the heart of downtown Carpinteria, CA. As a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we serve the community by providing a venue for creative arts education, exhibition, and appreciation as well as providing a city-center location for the community to gather.
