Exhibitors

Printers Row Lit Fest 2026 is set for Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 10am-6pm.

Join over 100 exhibitors in celebrating over 40 years of stories, discussions, creativity and literary magic!

Near South Planning Board’s annual Printers Row Lit Fest is a free, two-day literature festival held annually on Printers Row in downtown Chicago. Celebrating over 40 years, the festival welcomes tens of thousands of attendees and features nationally recognized authors, Pulitzer Prize winners, independent presses, literary organizations, and community partners as part of exhibitor booths and program sessions.

Exhibitor Eligibility

You may apply if you are one of the following ONLY:

- - - - Author (with books available for sale)
        Bookseller or bookstore
        Literacy or educational organization
        Literary podcaster
        Publisher (independent or traditional)
        Seller of book related products (i.e. bookmarks, book totes)

Questions? Contact our Exhibitor Manager

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