The Children's Book Festival

The festival takes place the weekend of March 28 and 29, 2026 in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown. New this year, headlining author presentations will take place in the beautiful Grand Halle, 306 Broad Street, Johnstown, while additional festival activities will happen at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, 411 Third Avenue, Johnstown. This will create an expanded, multi-venue experience that is free to attend. Families can look forward to a fun-filled weekend with acclaimed children's authors and illustrators, hands-on activities, and interactive entertainment designed to inspire readers of every age.

Bookmark Contest

The 17th Annual Children's Book Festival of Johnstown Bookmark Contest is sparking imaginations and bringing stories to life!

Students may enter as part of a classroom at school, or enter individually. The contest is open to all students in preschool through 6th grade and are judged in the following divisions:

Division #1: Grades Pre-K and K
Division #2: Grades 1 and 2
Division #3: Grades 3 and 4
Division #4: Grades 5 and 6

Bookmark designs should represent your favorite book!

URLs:
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3514545-2?pid=2874
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3514545-3?pid=2874

Category: Community | Local / Community

Artists / Speakers: Lauren Tarshis, Aaron Reynolds, Joe Wos, Mike Zaffuto