Who doesn’t love a good bookfair?
Readers get to meet their favorite local authors whilst the authors get to connect directly with fans of their writing. For introverts like me, getting out and connecting with real people is something (esp during Covid) that I have really come to eagerly antici……..pate.
Book-Events in 2022, although out there, are not back to the numbers they were pre-pandemic. It seems only the bigger bookfairs are able to justify the expenses incurred when hosting a sizeable literary gathering.
The team and I scoured the South African internet landscape to find local events for those of you looking to get your bums off chairs and into…well, different chairs. But around other people this time. Here are the results our search yielded.
Let us know if we missed any events in the comments below?🙏
MAY
Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF)
When: 13 – 15 May 2022
Where: Franschhoek, Cape Town, Western Cape
Tel: 021 876 3606
Website: www.flf.co.za
Enjoy three days at the Polemics and Politics themed Franschhoek Literary Festival. A dream hub of readers, writers, booksellers and publishers.
Note: Attendance at all FLF events is conditional on showing proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative Covid-19 test result (PCR or Rapid Antigen) less than 72 hours old.
JUNE
WordFest
When: In June however exact dates TBC
Where: Eden Grove Building, Rhodes University, Drosty Road, Grahamstown, 6139, Frontier Country, Eastern Cape
Tel: 046 603 8111
Website: https://www.sa-venues.com/events/easterncape/wordfest/ or https://www.ru.ac.za/wordfest/
Don’t miss out on the intriguing and acclaimed WordFest event at Rhodes University. This event is home to over 100 activities which include, Between 20 & 30 book launches, several excellent performances, A retail book outlet, WordStock and much more.
September
Open Book Festival
When: 2 September 2022 – 4 September 2022
Where: Bertha House, 67, 69 Min Road, Mowbray, Cape Town
Website: openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme
The Open Book Festival is back! Catch some of your favorite authors in conversation with some incredible television personalities as the talk about women empowerment, love, family and mental health.
What are you waiting for? Go book your tickets now!
OCTOBER
Jozi Book Fair
When: 20 – 23 October 2022
Where: Newton Park, Newton Park, Newtown, Johannesburg
Tel: 084 377 3018 or 084 377 3013
Website: jozibookfair.org.za
Enjoy Johannesburg’s annual Jozi Book Fair event. With several book launches, conversations with different writers, art and literature exhibitions and much more, you’re sure to enjoy every second of it.
DECEMBER
Abantu Book Festival
When: In December however exact dates TBC
Where: Eyethu Lifestyle Centre, 00651 Tshabalala Street, Mofolo Central, Soweto, 1801, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Tel: 063 616 1038
Website: https://www.sa-venues.com/events/gauteng/abantu-book-festival/ or https://www.facebook.com/AbantuBookFestival/
Make your way to one of the hottest events in Soweto, the Abantu Book Festival. You’re sure to be captivated by the capturing and celebration of the mosaic of colours, crafts and cultures through the art of literature.
Shall diarise the rest. This is good for the reading public and literary arts.
I have loads of boxes of many non fiction hard cover books. These books are pristine and as new.
I filled up 19 med boxes and Still plenty stored at my son’s work.
I have captured the 19 boxes, with author and title. Should you be interested please contact me.
Do you now of any book fair bring held November or December
If you have the time, I can email those that I have recorded.
Hi Dolores! Not sure I completely understand your query? I don’t think there are anymore South African bookfairs left for 2022 however. Myself and the team will check with event organisers early in 2023 to see when the local bookfairs are planned for. Best of luck with all your boxes of books. Perhaps you should list on TakeAlot to help you avoid suffering through excess stock in future?