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Dive into the world of the written word at the Kentucky Book Festival

October 9, 2023 • 
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Festival fun from last year.

Photo by Kentucky Book Festival

Every fall, thousands of Kentuckians flock to Lexington for one exciting event: the Kentucky Book Festival.

This year’s free fest will take place at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with additional events including:

On Saturday, look forward to a packed lineup of Main Stage speakers + events, plus Children’s Tent activities, family fun, and free books for kids 12 and under. More details this way.

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