Blossom Progress

Thank you to the individuals and organizations who have already contributed!

Fall Foreword Events

John Whitehead, The Change Manifesto Fri. Sept. 12th, 7pm - Barnes & Noble
Bookfair, Sat. Sept. 13th - Barnes & Noble More...
Daniel Walker Howe, author of What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 Tues. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. $10 - Ash Lawn Highland More...
The Backyardigans are coming for storytime - Thurs. Sept. 18 11:00 am - Barnes & Noble
Kath Weston, author of Traveling Light: On the Road with America’s Poor
Thurs. Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. Free Reading at New Dominion Bookshop More...
Drypoint Printing Workshop Fri. Sept. 19, 1-7 p.m. Tuition and materials - Virginia Arts of the Book Center More...
Sonny Hudson, Let the Truth Be Told Sat. Sept. 20, 1:00 - Barnes & Noble
Japanese Woodblock Printing Sat. Sept. 20 and Sun. Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, Tuition and materials - Virginia Arts of the Book Center More...
Remembering George Garrett Mon. Sept. 22 1:00 p.m. University of Virginia Chapel
James River Writers Festival: “Getting It Write” Fri. Oct. 10 – Sat. Oct. 11- Library of Virginia – Richmond, VA Register Online!

2008 Highlights

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Submission Deadlines

Adult Participant Applications: October 1
Adult Program Applications: October 1
Book Fair Vendors: February 1

2009 Festival of The Book

Join us March 18-22, 2009 for the 15th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book! These five days of mostly free literary events are open to the public as we honor book culture and promote reading and literacy.

Fall Foreword

Fall Foreword
The Virginia Festival of the Book encourages you to read, explore, and purchase books in anticipation of the upcoming Festival. Please support your local bookstores!

Fall Foreword Promotions*

Heartwood Books: Mention the Virginia Festival of the Book, and buy two books, get one free.
Quest Bookshop: Mention the Virginia Festival of the Book and receive 20% on all books you buy.
Blue Whale: Mention the Virginia Festival of the Book and get a 10% discount on books you buy.
Barnes & Noble Bookfair: Sat. Sept. 13th
Area Book Sellers: View a list of all the great area book sellers.

* Offers Good Sept. 13-27, 2008

Ticketed Events

Buy Your Tickets Online

On September 23rd, the Fall Foreword will culminate with an announcement of the headliners for the 2009 Festival luncheons. Tickets for the luncheons will go on sale by phone and online* on Wednesday, September 24, 9 AM. Not before!

Business Breakfast - ($30)
Wednesday, March 18 - 7:30 - 9 AM

Festival Luncheon - ($50)
Thursday, March 19 - 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM

Crime Wave Mystery Luncheon - ($50)
Saturday, March 21 - Noon – 1:30 PM

Authors Reception - ($35)
Saturday, March 21 - 6 – 7:30 PM

To buy your tickets, come back to this site Sept. 24th at 9:00 am or call
434-924-6890.

*Please use only one method--by phone or online. Please confirm dates and your ticket needs prior to placing an order. Processing fees for cancellation will apply. No cancellation refunds after January 1.