Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair

If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry.

The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale.

The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks. 

There is no posted schedule for the event, but you can find information about some of the participating authors on this Facebook page.

Esplanade park is on the delightful Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.  

Photo: Fort Lauderdale Book Fair

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