A literary day in one of California’s most storied villages.

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026

📍Carmel Plaza

🎟 Free Admission

Join us in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea for a day devoted to stories, creativity, and the people who love them. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Book Festival brings together authors, readers, and writers for a vibrant, walkable literary experience at Carmel Plaza. Whether you’re discovering your next favorite read, meeting the author behind it, or simply soaking in the atmosphere — this is a day to slow down, explore, and be inspired.

More details and author registration can be found here.