Join us Amelia Island Book Festival 2025

Schedule:

Friday February 28,2025
We welcome literary stars to our island for an elegant evening of fine food, drink, discussion / Q&A, and our legendary live auction.

Event Schedule:
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Open-Bar Cocktail Reception with Festival Authors and Silent Auction
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Seated Dinner with Legendary Live Auction
8:00 - 8:45 pm: Author Discussion with Audience Q&A
8:45 pm: Celebrity Author Book Signing

Saturday March 1,2025
The most prominent way authors may take part in our programs is through our Festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025.
During the Festival, Authors have opportunities to engage with over 1300 Readers in an up-close and personal way to showcase and sell their books. Readers will be able to engage with more than 100 exhibiting authors in a personal way about their work and what inspires them.  There are numerous Author breakout presentations, including several led by New York Times best-selling authors, book signing session, food trucks, and a variety of activities designed to keep both Authors and Readers engaged, educated, and entertained through activities throughout the day.  ?
??This year the Festival will also include many more Author Break-Out Sessions, young-adult Author-driven Tween/Teen Scene Sessions, as well as the usual activities, incentives, prizes and other attractions. The Kids Zone is available to keep the young ones engaged. Ultimately, you’ll find unlimited opportunities to enrich your life with books in a fun loving, festive atmosphere. ?

Date:February 28-March 1,2025
Location:The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Fernandina Beach Middle School , 315 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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