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A growing selection across 15 Kentucky towns, not a complete statewide calendar. Each listing shows its source and manual check date. Check the organizer again before traveling.

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Nov 7, 2026Lexington, KY

Books & culture · Festival

Kentucky Book Festival

A Lexington day for readers to discover authors and books. The organizer confirms the 2026 date and venue, with further Saturday program details still to come.

Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington Green, Lexington, Kentucky
Admission: Festival programming is described as free to attendees. Books and other purchases are extra.
Before you go: Check the program for session times and any activity-specific entry requirements. A listing here does not reserve a seat or a signed book.

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Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

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For more options, visit Kentucky Tourism's statewide calendar.