October 15 - November 2, 2008
Concord and Lowell, Massachusetts
Two weeks of talks, readings, and discussion celebrating the written and the spoken word.
Roy Blount Jr.
Carole Boston Weatherford
James Wood
Jennifer Haigh
How You Can Participate
- Attend: Most events are free. All events are open to the public. Events that require a ticket are so indicated and include information about how and where to obtain tickets.
- Donate: The festival is produced by a non-profit foundation and depends greatly on individual support. Tax deductible donations in any amount are encouraged and can be made online.
- Sponsor: Corporate sponsorship is welcomed and is available. For information please .
Welcome to the Concord Festival of Authors
The 2008 Concord Festival of Authors has concluded. It ran from October 15th through November 2nd and featured 50 participating authors. Special events included “A Bear Family Party,” “Bloody Marys with Dracula,” “Literary Thriller Night,” a Sci-Fi panel discussion, “The Virtuous Virtuoso: Keyboard Works from the Musical Notebooks of Jane Austen,” and “Breakfast with the Authors.”
Latest News
The 2009 Concord Festival of Authors will take place in late October/early November. Please watch this space for dates and for confirmed speakers and events. The full 2009 schedule will be posted in mid-summer.