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Bookfest 2026
Line Up

The road to book fest starts now, each month we have another engaging event for book lovers of all ages 

  • April 29th - Movie Night at the County Theatre

  • April 30th - Book Fest Keynote with Tessa Bailey

  • May 2nd - Book Fest Festival 

  • May 3rd - Family Movie Day at the County Theatre 

April 29
MOvie Night

We have partnered with the The County Theater to bring this beloved adaptation of Olivia Goldsmith’s novel to the big screen for its 30th anniversary. Come dressed in your quirkiest hat and your coolest vest because we are hosting a Diane Keaton look-a-like contest on stage before the movie begins!

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April 30
keynote

Join us on Thursday, April 30th, at 7 pm at Salem United Church of Christ, located at 186 E Court St. in Doylestown, PA, for the 2026 Bucks County Book Festival’s thrilling capstone event, where bestselling and award-winning author Tessa Bailey will sit down with YA and adult contemporary romance writer Nisha Sharma to discuss her books, career, and future plans.

This is a ticketed event. All packages include at least one copy of Tessa’s latest book Catch Her If You Can: A Novel . Additional titles by both authors will be available for purchase at the event.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and the event will begin at 7:00 pm. Due to the limited space, attendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. 

may 2
main festival

Join us at Broad Commons Park in Doylestown, PA, for a day filled with books, authors, and community fun! The main festival features author panels, book signings, a local author showcase, and a pop-up bookstore. Families can enjoy the Kids Fest Tent, children's authors, storytime, crafts, and entertainment. Plus, shop local vendors and grab delicious bites from food trucks. Free to attend, don’t miss this celebration of books and creativity!

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may 3
Kids MOvie

We have partnered with the The County Theater for a fun-filled morning with your littlest readers. Bring along your favorite stuffies to this free screening of Paddington preceded by a story-time sponsored by our friends from The Doylestown Bookshop.

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2026 BUCKS COUNTY BOOK FESTIVAL

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