Information for Applicants

This event is held annually on Library grounds on the Saturday of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. 

The application is typically sent out in February/March, with acceptance notifications sent out in April/May.  

Guidelines: 

• 20 authors/illustrators/vendors will be accepted.  Genre representation will be curated to offer a broad visitor experience. 

• To allow for more authors and creators, please plan to supply your own table (6' or 8'), chair(s), and pop-up tent (10'x10').

• Staff/volunteers will be available to watch tents for 10-15 min. breaks, though will not be permitted to perform sales.  

• Snacks, drinks, and lunch will not be provided. 

• A dedicated professional website is required.  Social media pages will not be counted as such. 

• Priority will be given to the authors/illustrators in the Centre County area and the surrounding counties. 

• Priority will be given to authors and creators whose works have accumulated a number of positive reviews, and recently published. 

• Cost: $60 per space.

Day Of: 

• Unfortunately, there are not enough spots in the lot to leave your cars on Saturday. Please note that parking is available in Fraser, Beaver, and Pugh Street garages. The earlier you arrive, the easier it will be to find parking.

• WiFi is available in the lot.   

Please email us with any questions or to have your name added to the application list at refdesk@schlowlibrary.org. 

Status: The application period for 2023 BookFestPA is closed.  The lot has been filled.