Black · Book festival · Richmond, Virginia
Richmond African American Book Festival
April 17, 2027 at Richmond Diversity Center
About Richmond African American Book Festival
A free one-day book festival for African American authors, publishers and readers in Richmond, run by the nonprofit VABEXPO. It has book signings, speakers, workshops, a children's area and food trucks. It began in Virginia in 2022.
What to expect
Book festivals bring authors, readings, signings and panels together, often with activities for young readers.
Richmond African American Book Festival has included book signings, authors and publishers, workshops, children's area, food trucks and music.
Richmond African American Book Festival was first held in 2022. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The next edition is April 17, 2027.
- Book signings
- Authors and publishers
- Workshops
- Children's area
- Food trucks
- Music
Where it happens
Richmond African American Book Festival is held at Richmond Diversity Center in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of 13 cultural festivals in Virginia on this calendar.
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Questions about Richmond African American Book Festival
- When is Richmond African American Book Festival 2027?
- Richmond African American Book Festival is April 17, 2027, according to the organizer.
- Where is Richmond African American Book Festival held?
- Richmond African American Book Festival takes place at Richmond Diversity Center in Richmond, Virginia.
- Is Richmond African American Book Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Richmond African American Book Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Richmond African American Book Festival?
- Events have included: book signings, authors and publishers, workshops, children's area, food trucks, music.
- Who organizes Richmond African American Book Festival?
- Richmond African American Book Festival is organized by VABEXPO. Their official site is vabexpo.org/Richmond-African-American-Book-Festival.
- What other cultural festivals are near Richmond?
- The closest others on this calendar are 2nd Street Festival in Richmond, VA (same city); Community Juneteenth Celebration (Episcopal churches of Richmond) in Richmond, VA (same city); Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife in Richmond, VA (same city).
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