Book Fest kicks off tonight! Here's your agenda.
A 'bookish' party tonight, HGTV stars, a TV pilot filmed locally and an A-list foodie? The Saratoga Book Festival is jam-packed. — let's get into it.
This exciting Positively Saratoga news is brought to you by our friends at Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Friday night
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Calling all book lovers! Tonight’s the night to prove your dedication to the written word. Starting at 6 p.m., browse dozens of booths at UPH’s Night Market — chat with authors, grab a drink and soak in the spirit of Saratoga’s book fest, where our collective love of reading takes center stage. free event
New Book Festival party taps into fall’s buzziest new aesthetic
Saturday
10:30 a.m., Maple Middle School
Family Keynote
All-ages fun with popular Kate Dimillo and Caldecott-winning illustrator Sophie Blackwell — and their new book, Lost Evangeline. Tickets required.
2:30 p.m., Saratoga Music Hall
Not an Ordinary House (headliner)
DIY lovers dream event with restoration royalty Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses fame and TikTok/TV stars Chloe Barcelou and Brandon Batchelder, authors of Tales of a Not So Tiny House (it’ll be here!). free event
Saturday Early Evening
4 p.m., Holiday Inn
Rom Com Happy Hour
London Sperry and Nic DiDomizio spill the tea on what it’s like writing those juicy beach reads none of us can live without. free event
Relax in between sessions at Bookmakers!
5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn
Screening of Books, a TV pilot filmed in Troy
The cast and crew will be there at this can’t-miss event — screening of Books, followed by a lively discussion with its creators. free event
TV pilot filmed in Troy has upstate premiere Sat. in Saratoga
Saturday night
7 p.m., Caffè Lena
Living in the Present with John Prine by Tom Piazza
Music, tall tales and stories of a decades-long friendship with a music legend — don’t miss what promises to be an unforgettable evening with author Tom Piazza. tickets required
Celebrate the legendary John Prine through the eyes of Tom Piazza,
Sunday
11 a.m., UPH
The Paris Novel with Ruth Reichl (headliner)
A-list foodie Ruth Reichl (think LA Times and Gourmet magazine for starters) sits down with Saratogian Tiina Loite for a lively chat about an enviable career — and she’s bringing treats! tickets required
1 p.m.-4 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library
KidZone
Over 25 local children’s authors and entertainers stir up fun for all ages!
Storybook magic: Book Fest’s (free!) KidZone claims its own even
