Printers Row Lit Fest

The largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. The festival will take place on September 12 & 13, 2026✨📚

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Don’t miss these Poet Laureates in the Printers Row Lit Fest programming!
Brenda Cárdenas, Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate
Mayda Del Valle, Chicago Poet Laureate
avery r. young, Chicago Poet Laureate

See the full line-up:
https://t.co/iFMhSlMfFi

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Three days.
Three days until South Dearborn Street transforms into a celebration of books, ideas, and storytelling.

https://t.co/9EoEzBW0Hw
#PRLF26 #PrintersRowLitFest2026 #LitFest2026 #Chicago #ChicagoEvents

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Printers Row Lit Fest for the whole family🎨

We have a ton of fun activities for children at the Lit Fest you won’t want to miss! On top of 15 author exhibitors bringing children's books, we have children's programming! 

https://t.co/yjNMpW42ZF

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🗺️ 2026 Printers Row Lit Fest Map

Ready to explore Printers Row Lit Fest? With more than 200 exhibitors, 6 stages, and blocks of books, authors, and literary fun, our festival map is your must-have guide!

👉 View the 2026 Printers Row Lit Fest map:
https://t.co/sMnQyVlOE6

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Get involved with your favorite Book Fest!

Did you know it takes about 145  volunteers to smoothly run the Lit Fest? We’re currently at 115!

Learn more or join us!
https://t.co/3acMlesdRo

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We’re ONE MONTH away from the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest weekend!

Behind the scenes, we’re putting the finishing touches on the schedule, programs, and all the details that make this incredible weekend possible and we can’t wait to welcome you!

https://t.co/9EoEzBW0Hw

[John F. Duffy - Picket Fire Press @SmashedEars]

Big Picket Fire news: The short story collection I put together is done! Stories from @jrostopovich, @WhatHoARat, Brian Allen Carr, @yelenamoskovich, LJ Pemberton, Richard Leise, Wade Parrish, @ScottLaudati, and yours truly. Goes on sale at @PrintersRowFest this September.

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CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS 📚

Want to support the Midwest’s longest running and largest outdoor book fair?

We’re looking for book-loving volunteers to join us for the 2026 Printers Row Lit Fest!

Want to sign up or learn more?
https://t.co/3acMlesdRo
(Sharing appreciated 🫶)

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Cultural icon Patti Smith will receive the 2026 Harold Washington Literary Award ✨

The prestigious award honors the legacy of Harold Washington, a champion of the arts whose vision embraced the diversity of the American experience.

For tickets and more https://t.co/wBNOnjrdZQ

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Program Applications Now Open 📋
Have something truly special for us to consider for the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest?🎪

We’re seeking compelling, thought-provoking, and engaging programs led by authors, experts, and literary voices.

Apply:
https://t.co/YUsSVRgGtw
#PRLF26

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Join over 150 exhibitors in celebrating over 40 years of stories, discussions, creativity and literary magic! 🎪

Printers Row Lit Fest 2026 is set for Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 10am-6pm.

DEADLINE MAY 15TH

Apply here:
https://t.co/ATrNdaNt9l

#PRLF

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Get ready for the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest, the Midwest’s largest outdoor literary celebration (and it’s FREE)! 📚

📆SAVE THE DATES:
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
10 AM - 6 PM

For more info visit
https://t.co/sdBQxSzt3z
#PRLF26

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Thank you all for an incredible 40th Anniversary Printers Row Lit Fest!

There is still time to show your support for the Printers Row Lit Fest through a donation here: https://t.co/8NExZMUfkA

We look forward to seeing you next year! 📚

#PRLF25 #PrintersRowLitFest2025

[Willy Martinez @MindOnFires]

I finally got to meet some of the @tenebrouspress crew at the @printersrowfest this morning. I think we clicked from the start, from one creative to another. Their book offerings were outstanding, and I'm already halfway through "One Hand to Hold, One Hand to Carve" by https://t.co/m5bXNCgMgE #books #DarkLit #readingcommunity #chicago #darkfiction #visceral #writers #darkfictionauthors

[Gary Sircus @gsircus]

@DoctorHenryCT We’re having the Printers Row Lit Fest @PrintersRowFest in Chicago this weekend — an outdoor celebration of books and it’s wonderful to see so many people and generations out with excitement about reading.

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Printers Row Lit Fest is officially O P E N. 🥳

Join us for the 40th Annual PRLF in Historic Printers Row, Chicago. From 10am - 6pm today and tomorrow. We’ve got 2 packed days and streets lined with exhibitors! 

Come on down! 
https://t.co/sdBQxSzt3z 

#PRLF25

[Chicago Writers Assn @chicagowrites]

Don't forget to find us under Tent JJ on South Dearborn Street while you are at @PrintersRowFest this weekend!

#PRLF25 #PrintersRowLitFest2025 #LitFest2025 #PRLF

[Illinois Press @IllinoisPress]

Don't miss authors @DZminda and Lindsay Fullerton at @PrintersRowFest!
https://t.co/St8x3G2wK9

[Thomas Edward @TEdwardWriter]

Made it to Chicago as they’re setting up the tables for @PrintersRowFest. If you’re in the area, stop by tomorrow or Sunday to say hi… and check out all the books and authors.

[Secretary Alexi Giannoulias @ILSecOfState]

Calling all Chicago readers! Check out the @PrintersRowFest this weekend to catch Secretary Giannoulias as he joins authors and fellow advocates for a panel discussion on The Fight Against Banned Books on Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information, visit https://t.co/J3PVH4K8tW