Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Mary Shipko

FEATURED AUTHORS

Bill E. Johnson

Join us at from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at The Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester for the second annual Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair as we celebrate the literary arts.

This exciting event brings together 25 talented local authors who will meet readers, sign books, and showcase their literary works. The Book Fair is expected to draw book lovers, families, and community members of all ages, celebrating the vibrant literary scene in Gloucester and its surrounding areas. Meet Featured authors, Bill E. Johnson, local attorney & award winning author of Silent Tide, and Mary Shipko, living honoree from the “Iconic Women of Gloucester” mural on Main St, celebrating 250 years of women's achievement.

There will be Author readings and presentations with Q&A sessions throughout the day. Each author will have the opportunity to interact with readers, answer questions, and provide insights into their creative processes. This promises to be an exceptional opportunity for attendees to discover new voices, support local talent, and even purchase signed copies of books directly from the authors.

Come and be inspired!

Just the Facts!

1pm - 5pm - Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester (FAMG)

Free and open to the public

Food Truck Mike’s Smash Burgers on site


Author Registration

Doorbuster’s!

(25) $5.00 coupons
(5) $10.00 coupons
toward book purchases.

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

-Maya Angelou