13th annual Suffolk Virginia authors festival | March 13, 2027

Join Suffolk Tourism for the Annual Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival. Whether you are an avid or casual reader, aspiring writer or published author, you will find something entertaining and intriguing at the Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival. This one-day FREE and open to the public festival showcases authors from all featured genres and backgrounds from all over the United States. Highlights of the event include author meet & greets, book signings, moderated panel discussions, book sales, and more. 

NOW ACCEPTING AUTHOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE
13TH ANNUAL SUFFOLK VA AUTHORS FESTIVAL!​
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026. 

Completed, signed and dated PDF applications can be sent via email to Danielle Jonigan, [email protected]. Or through mail: Suffolk Tourism Attn: SVAF/27
Danielle Jonigan 524 N. Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. Deadline to submit application is Friday, October 30, 2026. Selected authors for the 2027 festival will be notified via email by Friday, December 4, 2026. See the button below for the 2027 Author Application PDF Form. There is NO FEE to apply.
There is NO TABLE FEE if selected as a featured author for the festival. 

Click here for PDF author application form

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For more information, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130
​or email [email protected]. Follow our Facebook page for more information & announcements! 

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