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Charlotte BookPalooza 2026
Clear some space on your bookshelf: Charlotte BookPalooza is taking over Truist Field for a Saturday devoted to readers, authors and all things books. Browse booksellers and local makers, meet authors at signings, explore panels and activities, and enjoy giveaways and a live DJ.
The festival benefits Books on the House, a nonprofit that distributes free books to children and adults across Charlotte, Lake Norman and Western North Carolina.
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern.
Where: Truist Field, 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Admission: Festival passes are $5 for ages 16 and older. Children 15 and younger enter free without a ticket. Guests under 18 must arrive with a parent or supervising adult.
Coming solo? Join the Book & Sip Charlotte Book Bestie Meet Up in the Home Plate Club from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. to meet fellow readers before exploring the festival.