Get ready to celebrate a decade of literary magic at the 10th Annual Livingston Parish Book Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Livingston Parish Library’s Main Branch in the Town of Livingston.
This event is open to all ages, and there is no cost to attend.
The Livingston Parish Book Festival is the Library’s largest annual event, drawing thousands of visitors for a day-long celebration of books, literature, art, and community. Attendees can look forward to engaging author discussions, book signings, live music, food trucks, and a host of family-friendly attractions that include face painting, balloon twisting, games, crafts, escape rooms, and more.
In honor of the festival’s milestone anniversary, this year’s theme embraces the vibrant spirit of the Renaissance. We encourage everyone to don their finest knight or princess attire and immerse themselves in an enchanting world of creativity, complete with Renaissance-themed games, crafts, and captivating decorations.
Featured Authors and Performers
It promises to be an unforgettable literary experience at this year’s Livingston Parish Book Festival, where attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a remarkable lineup of award-winning and critically acclaimed authors.
Headlining this year’s lineup is Mari Mancusi, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her captivating storytelling and imaginative worldbuilding, Mancusi is the author of more than 30 science fiction/fantasy books and has also written tie-in novels for Disney and Netflix.
In addition to Mancusi, this year’s Book Festival will showcase an array of literary voices. Other featured authors will be Shannon Kelley Atwater, a New Orleans-based children’s book author/illustrator; Baptiste Paul, a Caribbean-born award-winning children’s book author; and Rachel M. Marsh, a Louisiana native and critically acclaimed middle grade author.
For live music, Grammy Award-winner Louis Michot and his band Swamp Magic will perform on an outdoor stage during an hour-long set. Music lovers can expect Louisiana French originals, reimagined Cajun classics, and nonstop swamp-fueled grooves.
After his band’s set, Michot will join Atwater for a performance of “Fais Do-Do” from her new children’s book. It’ll be a chance for children and their parents to participate in a Cajun dance party!
Additionally, actors from Boomerang Comedy Theatre, a Baton Rouge-based troupe, will perform in a live open world escape room in which they will team up with visitors to solve puzzles.
Authors Row and Community Row
Along with our featured authors and performers, visitors will be able to meet local authors on Authors’ Row and learn about the work of local non-profit organizations on Community Row.
This year’s Book Festival will feature more than 50 local authors and community organizations, the most ever.
All-Day Activities
There will be non-stop fun and activities for visitors at this year’s Book Festival. All-day activities include an I Spy room, balloon twisting, crafts, temporary tattoos, face painting, jump houses, games, jousting, concessions, and food trucks, among other activities.
There will also be free books available to visitors while supplies last.
This festival promises to be the highlight of the year for the Library as it celebrates 10 years of this beloved event. Don’t miss this celebration of literacy, fun, the Renaissance, and community spirit!