Free Library Festival (Philadelphia)

"The Free Library Festival, launched as the Philadelphia Book Festival in 2007, is an annual 2-day celebration of books, music, people, and ideas, hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia at the Parkway Central Library. This free, public event brings together more than 25,000 booklovers from the mid-Atlantic region each year. Highlights include appearances by celebrity authors, engaging children's programs, live music and other performances, plus a Street Fair & Literary Marketplace featuring more than 100 exhibitors—including publishers, booksellers, independent authors, and cultural organizations" - April 18-19, 2009