41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest

For more than 40 years, Printers Row Lit Fest has brought together authors, booksellers, publishers, and literary organizations to celebrate books and community in the heart of the city. The latest edition is set for September 12 and 13--all day, both days, essentially. 

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame will once again host a tent with partners After Hours, Chicago Poetry Center, Chicago Quarterly Review, Contratiempo, Guild Literary Complex, Rhino, and Stories Matter Foundation. We are not, however, affiliated otherwise with the festival. A lot of people call and email the CLHOF about it every year; your best bet is to go to the Lit Fest website.

Here are some basics:

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitors must be authors, booksellers, publishers, sellers of approved book-related products, or organizations that promote literacy and/or education. Priority will be given to bona fide booksellers. Sponsors and select long-standing exhibitors may be exempt. The Near South Planning Board reserves the right to refuse participation at its discretion. A digital Exhibitor Application with full details will be available by February 13.

Program Participants + Presenters

Information about how to apply to be a program participant will be available soon. Please check back. 

Questions? Please reach out to PRLF's Exhibitor Manager anytime.