Join us for the first ever Downeast Authors’ Book Fair and Literary Festival at the Schoodic Gateway Event Center in Sullivan, Maine on August 8th, 2026 from 10 am until 4 pm. This free event features over 25 Maine authors representing over 16 literary genres. We will also be launching the charity anthology, Water & Stone: Tales of Life Downeast in Maine, at 11 am. A portion of every anthology copy purchase will benefit the Schoodic Food Pantry. Shop for books, chat with the local authors, and find your next favorite read!
2026 Author Line-up
- A.A. Fairview
- Amie Lynne Martin
- Amy Fradel
- Amy Safford
- Anne Britting Oleson
- Arwyn Sherman
- Autumn Wolff
- Bill Gerencer
- Darcey Comeau
- E. O’Meagher
- Emma G Rose
- Faith Lane
- Fox Emm
- J.L. Drucker
- K. Stephens
- Kim Larkins
- Kim Yesis
- Mary Lawrence
- Michael Lowell Wright
- Morrigan Gaines
- Nomar Slevik
- Patsy Baldus
- Phil Wormuth
- Sydney Ashcroft
- Tiffany V. Ricci
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 10am until 4pm
Where: Greeley Hall at the Schoodic Gateway Event Center, 1776 US-1, Sullivan, ME 04664
Who: We are accepting applications from Maine authors with a preference given to authors in the Downeast, Midcoast, and Greater Bangor, Maine area. You can apply whether you are self-published, traditionally published or work with a hybrid publisher as long as you have at least one published book that can be sold at the event.
Cost: Thanks to the Frenchman’s Bay Library for securing the space for this event, authors can apply for free.
This event is open to the public for free.
How: The deadline for applications was May 1st, 2026. Application received after this date will be put on our waitlist.
If you are interested in updates (as a reader, author, publisher, or sponsor) about future events please fill out the form below to be added to our mailing list.
Other details:
– Authors must be able to provide their own retail services.
– Authors must have hard copies of their books on hand to sell.
– Books text, covers, images, or illustrations created using generative AI tools, programs or algorithms are not permitted at this event. This does not include the use of AI-assisted tools that are used for tasks such spelling and grammar checks or voice-to-text.
Organizers: This event is organized by authors Morrigan Gaines, Faith Lane, and Phil Wormuth.
Questions can be directed to downeastauthorsbookfair@gmail.com
Sponsors:
Special thanks to our sponsors The Frenchman’s Bay Library and RSU 24 Adult Education.
Media Mentions:
WABI TV5, August 6, 2026, Book Club
Ellsworth American, August 11, 2026, Article.
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