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  • A panel of four women seated in front of a blue Book Fair Australia screen, each with a book in hand and one speaking into a microphone.
  • A woman with purple hair at a book stall showcasing all the books she has authored.
  • Audience members all smiling and laughing, some with hands in the air.
  • Two face painters in purple t-shirts painting the faces of two poeple at a trestle table in an exhibition setting.
21 – 22 Feb

Book Fair Australia

  • Family and kids
  • Expo

Book Fair Australia is a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.

Welcoming traditionally and independently published authors alike to share their diverse range through dedicated stalls, discussion panels, workshops and more. A thrilling weekend fit for any book lover. Come by with friends and family to get your books signed and explore a world of storytelling right.

The team at Book Fair Australia are committed to bringing the fun back into a timeless hobby through engaging with local authors, focusing on love for books, and connecting readers and writers.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 21 Feb
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 22 Feb
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Bays 19-20
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf 3006

Open in maps location for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Price and bookings

From $25 to $200

Children -$2

Free for children under 5

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0435 666 446
  • email address: enquiries@bookfairaustralia.com
  • Visit website for Book Fair Australia
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