How To Attend
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The Texas Book Festival is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No one will be admitted to a full session unless another attendee leaves that session. Venues will be cleared between sessions.
The Festival is a non-profit organization, and welcomes your contributions to provide this popular annual event. Donate online or at the Book Sales Tent at the Festival.
HOUSE RULES
The Book Festival’s presence in the Capitol is a privilege and attendees are asked to respect the House Rules. No food or drinks are allowed in the Capitol. Please observe the guidelines posted at the entrance to all Capitol venues.
PARKING
The following garages and lots are free to the public on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st.
- All State parking lots northeast of 15th Street & Lavaca (north of Capitol)
- Granger Parking Garage, 12th & Guadalupe (west of Capitol)
- Capitol Visitor Garage, 12th & Trinity
- State Parking Garage, 14th & Trinity
MAP of the Festival grounds
MAPS of the Capitol Interior
INFORMATION BOOTHS
General information will be available at the Information Booth located at 12th and Colorado Streets. Services included are First Aid, lost & found, and directional assistance.
BOOKSIGNINGS
Authors will sign books 15 minutes after the end of their session. The Book Signing Tent is located at the intersection of Colorado & 13th Streets. The Children’s Book Signing Tent is at the intersection of Congress Avenue & 11th Street.
The Texas Book Festival allows visitors to bring a maximum of two books that have not been purchased at the Festival. However, at least one book must be purchased from the Barnes & Noble book sales tent at the Festival. A receipt from the Barnes & Noble book sales tent must be presented at the book signing tent. Proceeds from book sales at the Festival allow us to keep the weekend event free to the public. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Dealers are not allowed to bring books into the Book Signing Tent. Dealers with rolling carts and/or wagons are not allowed on the Festival grounds.
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you require special accommodations, please contact the Texas Book Festival prior to your visit at (512) 477-4055.
Sign Language Interpreters will be available on a limited basis. If you desire an Interpreter, go to the Sign Language Interpreter Tent located at the intersection of Colorado and 12th streets in the Capitol Driveway thirty minutes before your requested session to check for availability.
CONCESSIONS
Food and beverages will be available on 11th Street and Congress Avenue at various local food vendor booths. The Capitol Grill in the Capitol Extension (Level E1) will also be open for lunch and snacks.
EXHIBITORS
Be sure to visit the Festival’s exhibitors in the tents along Colorado Street, just west of the Capitol Building.
ADDITIONAL VENUES
The Book Festival holds additional presentations at the following venues (see schedule for details):
Austin Museum of Art
823 Congress Avenue
Dell Jewish Community Center
7300 Hart Lane
First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
1201 Lavaca Street
Family Life Center (of First United Methodist Church)
1300 Lavaca Street
Need More Information?
Email Us
Call us at (512) 477-4055
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