Artwork by Fayth Snyder

Save The Date

The Selinsgrove Gelnett Book Festival will occur on April 11th, 2026 from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

The day will run in two main sessions, from 9:30 to 11:30am, and 1:30 to 3:30pm. A concluding event will be held from 3:30 to 4:00pm.

Excited to attend? Get a jump start on your festival planning by checking out this year’s schedule.

The Festival’s Latest Update

The festival day is complete! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and stay tuned for next year.

Promoting local authors, stories and presses.

The Selinsgrove Gelnett Book Festival seeks to foster an inclusive and diverse literary community in Central PA. By uniting people around their love of books, this festival contributes to the larger discourse of what books are to the people who love them and the importance of reading. We strive to create a multi-generational reading community that celebrates anything and everything literary. 

Contact Us

Have questions about the festival? Interested in getting your spot for next year? Let us know! Click the button below to access our about page for contact information.