The Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival returns with a full day of words, wisdom, and a bit of fun for all ages. Readers, writers, and anyone who enjoys a good story will find plenty to enjoy with authors, storytellers, and book signings filling the schedule.
The day kicks off with the Mayor’s Welcome and then the keynote by speakers Perry Kemp and Alan Kemp. Storytelling sessions will bring professional tellers to the stage, each with their own style and flavor.
Vendors will be on site throughout the day, and the afternoon closes with a panel discussion focused on preparing the next generation of storytellers. It’s a mix of conversation, performance, and book-filled browsing that keeps things lively from start to finish.
Schedule:
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10-10:15 – Mayor’s welcome
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10:15–11 – Keynote speakers Perry Kemp and Alan Kemp
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10;15– 12:30 – Storytelling
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12:30-1 – Lunch break
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1–3 – Storytelling (Three tellers)
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1-1:45 – Panel discussion
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2-2:45 – Panel discussion
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time:
10 am to 3 pm
Admission:
Free
Address:
Tanyard Creek Overlook in Logan Farm Park
4361 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA 30101
Acworth GA 30101
(formerly held at the historic Roberts School annually in August)
For more information, please contact Acworth Cultural Arts at (770) 672-0294 or @AcworthCulturalArts.
About Acworth Cultural Arts
Acworth Cultural Arts (ACA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Historic Downtown Acworth in the old city jailhouse. ACA seeks to make the Acworth area more vibrant, more inclusive, and more reflective of our heritage and cultures. We believe ART is the connective tissue that builds community! “SAY YES TO THE ARTS”
I am a new GA author. Would like to come to promote and sign books. Love to tell stories.
Looking forward to hearing Chris Joyner and Jessica Handler…our Speakers!
Hello!
My name is Elizabeth and I recently published a book. Is there an opportunity for new authors to participate in the event to sell books and network? Any information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!