Support the Festival
Invest in Stories
The Greater Central Valley Book Fest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation supports authors, educators, and readers across our region — and helps us build something that lasts.
Funds a youth workshop activity kit
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Why Give
Every dollar stays local
The Greater Central Valley Book Fest is entirely community-funded. There's no ticket revenue, no corporate underwriter. Donations and sponsorships are what make the programming possible — the author fees, the youth workshops, the free admission.
Free and open to all
We believe access to literature shouldn't cost anything. Keeping the festival free means donations do the work that ticket prices would.
Author and artist fees
We pay our authors and artists fairly. Your gift helps us honor the people whose work makes the festival worth attending.
Building for the long term
Monthly donors make it possible to plan ahead — to book authors earlier, invest in youth programming, and grow the festival year over year.
Looking to give more?
Sponsorship packages start at $500 and include recognition, author access, and a direct role in shaping the festival. View our full partnership opportunities.