Carpinteria Festival of Books

Now in its third year, the Carpinteria Festival of Books will take place Sunday April 12, 2026 in the Carpinteria Arts Center Courtyard. More than 25 local-area authors across all genres and age groups will be on hand to share and sell their works. The event also features live author readings and the opportunity to read with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. The free festival runs from noon to 4:00pm and is a rain-or-shine event. The festival is presented by the Carpinteria Writers Group and Lynda Fairly Arts Center, with support from the Carpinteria Community Library and Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. For more information visit https://carpinteriaartscenter.org/festivalofbooks