Independent Arts News Reporting Bucks County Book Festival Returns for a 3-Day Celebration of Stories, Authors, and Community
Reported on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Pictured Above: Audience guests at the previous Bucks County Book Festival. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
The Bucks County Book Festival will run for three days, May 2 - 4, 2025
Doylestown, PA – The beloved Bucks County Book Festival is back for its 2025 edition, bringing
three full days of literary magic to the heart of Doylestown from May 2–4, 2025. With a lineup
featuring bestselling authors, local literary talent, family-friendly programming, and vibrant community experiences, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Friday, May 2 – Books ‘n Brew:
Kick off the weekend with a reverse bar crawl like no other! From 6–9 PM, ticket holders can enjoy author conversations at three rotating venues: Artifact Brewing, The Hattery, and Hops/Scotch. Moderated sessions will feature celebrated authors like Elise Juska, Betty Corrello, Ashton Lattimore, Mike Sielski, Rachel Harrison, Zach Berman, and more. Each $20 ticket includes access to one venue and a $5 coupon toward book purchases. (Tickets are nearly sold out—don’t wait!)
Saturday, May 3 – Main Festival Day | 10 AM – 4 PM
The heart of the festival takes place at Broad Commons Park with an action-packed lineup of author panels, Kids Fest activities, local vendors, and a pop-up shop featuring 30 indie authors across genres—from fantasy and poetry to historical fiction and memoir.
Pictured Above: Elin Hilderbrand during a talk at the previous Bucks County Book Festival. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Featured panels include:
-10:00 AM – Publishing Paths: Indie & Traditional
-11:15 AM – Women Who Write
-12:30 PM – Novel Conversations (Book Clubs Panel)
-1:45 PM – Beyond the Page (Fiction Panel)
-3:00 PM – Strange Realms (Horror & Sci-Fi Panel)
The Kids Fest Tent will be buzzing from 11 AM–3 PM with special appearances and book signings from 14 incredible children’s authors like David Wiesner, Jordan Sonnenblick, Lisa Papp, Ali Kamanda, and Jenni L. Walsh.
Families can also enjoy a full day of live music, bilingual storytimes, theater showcases, yoga,
and more at the festival stage, starting with a welcome from Doylestown’s Mayor Noni West.
Sunday, May 4 –Keynote Event with Laurie Halse Anderson
The festival culminates in a must-see Keynote Conversation featuring Laurie Halse Anderson
(Rebellion 1776, Speak, Shout) and Nisha Sharma (The Letters We Keep, Dating Dr. Dil) at 4
PM at Salem United Church of Christ. The discussion will explore storytelling, activism, and the
writing life, followed by a live Q&A and book signing. Every ticket includes a copy of Anderson’s
new book, Rebellion 1776.
Pictured Above: Books are available for sale during the Bucks County Book Festival. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Engaging the Community with an expected attendance of 3,000 book lovers, the Bucks County Book Festival provides a space for literary enthusiasts of all ages, including families, young readers, writers, and industry
professionals. The festival is designed to inspire a passion for reading and writing while
strengthening the local literary culture.
“We are thrilled to bring the Bucks County Book Festival back in 2025, providing a platform for readers and authors to connect in a meaningful way. This event highlights the power of storytelling and its ability to bring communities together,” said event organizer, Chloe Raison.
Admission and Participation
The main festival is free and open to the public. However, other events may require ticketed admission. Attendees can visit www.bucksbookfest.org for event details, schedules, and ticket information.
