Next date: Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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.
Clunes Booktown Festival, Clunes, 3370
Three Booksellers smiling at the camera
Clunes Booktown Festival
Main Street of Clunes filled with people and stalls for the Clunes Booktown Festival
Girl sitting on hay bale reading a book with one arm in the air
People purchasing books at the Clunes Booktown Festival
Two young women look at books for sale at the Clunes Booktown Festival
Street performers at the Clunes Booktown Festival
Old books stacked up for sale at the Clunes Booktown Festival
Authors Talk in the historic Clunes Town Hall