2026 Clunes Booktown Festival

Clunes Booktown Festival

Clunes VIC 3370

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  • 21 & 22 Mar

9am–4pm

The Clunes Booktown Festival returns to celebrate their 20th festival with another magical weekend of books, stories, and community.

The festival will transform the picturesque main street of Clunes, 36 kilometres north of Ballarat, into a bustling haven of activity, promising a rich and immersive experience for book lovers and rookie readers of all ages.

Along with author talks and workshops, more than 100 book stalls will offer up tens of thousands of secondhand, new and collectible books.

Get ready to celebrate Defiance and Hope in the historic town of Clunes in 2026. For program news, or to become a Friend of the Festival please visit their website.

Content: Creative Clunes Incorporated

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