Morristown Festival of Books

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The Morristown Festival of Books celebrates the power of the written word to challenge, transport, and transform us as individuals and to bring us together in conversation as a community.

What Exactly Is a 'Festival of Books'?

Book festivals happen all over the world and can take many shapes and sizes. Our particular festival is wonderfully unique. A two-day event that takes place in the autumn, it features in-person talks by world-class authors across every genre for all ages. The opening night is a ticketed Keynote Event featuring an amazing headline speaker. The Main Festival and KidFest take place on Saturday, rain or shine, at beautiful, historic locations in the heart of historic downtown Morristown, NJ. All events are open to the public and, aside from select ticketed talks, are free of charge.

We are thrilled to join together with our supporters and sponsors to present a two-day, multi-author, in-person event.

Why Morristown?

Morristown is an ideal location for a Festival of Books. It is accessible for both authors and attendees throughout the NJ/NY/Pennsylvania area and beyond. Several of Morristown’s iconic historic locations have embraced the Festival and opened their doors to host the author venues. Our vibrant and diverse community has a bustling town center, an active arts community, and avid readers from all walks of life. And finally, in Morristown and surrounding communities, we have an abundance of dedicated book lovers to volunteer, organize, and support this groundbreaking event.

Where Will the Authors Speak?

For in-person events, Festival venues have included:

• the Morristown & Morris Township Library
• St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
• St. Peter’s Parish Hall
• the Parish House of the Presbyterian Church
• Church of the Redeemer
• the lawn at Vail Mansion

These prominent local landmarks are located within a one-block area, making it easy to travel from venue to venue. The Festival center is on the lawn in front of the historic Vail Mansion (110 South Street, Morristown 07960).

Please note, the festival is not held on the Morristown Green.