Interesting in being a presenting author at the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival? Click below to learn more.

Author Submissions

2024 Headliners

Liz Moore
Liz Moore
Corey Brettschneider
Corey Brettschneider
Mai Corland
Mai Corland
Kelly Link
Kelly Link
Paul Tremblay
Paul Tremblay
Roxana Robinson
Roxana Robinson
See the Full 2024 Author List Here

Volunteers Needed!

It truly takes a village to put on a Festival! Each year, over 40 volunteers help as greeters, booksellers, room hosts, drivers and more. Please consider being a 2025 SBF Volunteer! Click the button below to get started…

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SBF Needs Your Support!

Saratoga Book Festival depends on sponsors and individual donors in order to provide free admission to all general sessions and youth programs.

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Introducing “BEYOND THE BOOK” – A set of exciting events that merge stories with other forms of art or entertainment. 

Friday, October 4, 7:00pm
Putnam Place
Saturday, October 5, 7:00pm
Universal Preservation Hall
Sunday, October 6, 11:30am
Universal Preservation Hall

Reservations and Tickets

  • 2025 Events Coming soon!
  • Nearly All Sessions are FREE!
  • Beyond the Book Session

Over 30 Sessions
Oct 4 - 7, City-Wide!

  • Saratoga Springs City Center
  • Saratoga Springs Public Library
  • Universal Preservation Hall
  • Caffe Lena
  • Saratoga Arts
  • Tang Museum at Skidmore College
  • Embassy Suites Saratoga
  • Northshire Bookstore
  • The Inn at Saratoga
  • Over 30 Children’s & Young Adult Authors
  • Read-Alouds and Story Books
  • Activities and sessions for kids of all ages
  • Many books for sale

Visit the Literary Marketplace

Meet more than 90 local writers, publishers, artisans, nonprofits, and businesses. Check out the Library’s Reading Van and Kid Zone for fun activities and read-alouds. Stock up on books, check out the Local Author Spotlight book chats, and grab a bite at the 9 Miles East Popup Cafe. 

2025 Marketplace Applications will be available soon! Please check back by February 28.

Literary Marketplace
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What is the Saratoga Book Festival?

  • Keynote Author Presentations Featuring Best-Selling Authors
  • Book Chats Highlighting the Latest in Literature
  • Panel Discussions on Hot Topics
  • Book Signings
  • Literary Marketplace
  • And so much more…
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Thank You to Our 2024 Cultural & Programming Partners

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

Benefactor Sponsor

Gold Patron Sponsors

Adirondack Trust Company
Ellen & Brad Beal
Business for Good
Ruthann Marcelle

Silver Patron Sponsors

Joyce Bouyea
Ellen & Todd Downing
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
Ike Pulver
AC Riley
TogaNola Snack Company

Bronze Patron Sponsors

Peter Martin & Chris Alexander
Naomi & Jeffrey Allen
Ballard Road Development/DA Collins

Susan & George Bergmann
Robert & Marcia Miller
Daniel Reilly & Drayton Patriota

Friends of the Saratoga Book Festival

Alpin Haus
Jeff & Bart Altamari
Michael & Marilyn Devine
Steven & Marsha Dolinsky

Barbara Fournier
G. Willikers
Denise & Eric Gordon
Elliott & Cathy Masie

In-Kind & Community Sponsors