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    October 17–18, 2026. Be on the lookout for our headliner announcement and mark your calendars.

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About

Read Freely Fest is South Carolina’s newest book festival, celebrating stories and ideas with bestselling author talks, panels featuring fresh voices, performances, and interactive activities. Each spring at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, you can meet favorite authors, discover new reads, and connect with readers and writers who share inspiring perspectives. See you at Read Freely Fest, where stories find good company.

See you at Read Freely Fest, where stories find good company.