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 16th annual Concord Festival of Authors opens on Wednesday, October 15th, and runs through Sunday, November 2nd. The festival features 50 participating authors with programs nearly every day or evening. Special events include “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 “Chef Fest: A Food Tasting and Book Signing” at Verrill Farm.
Latest News
As many of you have heard, there was a devastating fire at Verrill Farm last Saturday (Sept. 20), and the farm stand and kitchen were destroyed. The Chef Fest scheduled for October 25th at the farm has been postponed and will be rescheduled for either next spring or next fall. In the meantime, the Verrill’s temporary stand is up and running. Please stop by.