The inaugural Fredericksburg Book Festival will host 12 well known and accomplished adult and children’s authors – all from Texas – on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at three locations.

There will be complimentary trolley services between the three locations during the event.

The day will be filled with interactive panels, adult readings, children’s activities, and book signings and sales.

All venues (Pioneer Memorial Library, John William Klein Room at Marktplatz, and St. Joseph’s Halle) are located in downtown Fredericksburg and will be connected via a  courtesy trolley.

What to know:

• Attendance is free.

• There will be an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Pioneer Memorial Library in honor of Thelma McDaniel Phillips, the first librarian.

• Clifford the Big Red Dog will be in attendance for photos at the library.

• Typewriter Rodeo will be in attendance in the library.

• Food trucks will be on site at Marktplatz.

• Illustrator Liz Painter will give a presentation.

• Book sales will take place at the library through the Twig Book Shop. (A portion of sales will be donated to the library.)

For questions about:

• Volunteering

• Donating

• Sponsorships

• General inquiries 

Email the Friends of the Written Word at fredericksburgtxbookfestival@gmail.com.