Greater Austin Book Fest

I’ve been accepted as a GAB Fest Author. What happens next?

• Congratulations! We’re excited to host you at GAB FEST. After acceptance to the festival, you will receive an email notifying you of the festival’s schedule.

I’ve been placed on a panel. What happens next?

• Each panel will have a captain and moderator (often those roles are filled by one person) who will be in touch with panelists to discuss the basic structure of the panel discussion. Your invitation to participate on the panel included the time and location but we’ll also share a full schedule of events before GAB Fest which will be the official schedule.

What happens at the Author Reception?

• The Author Reception is generously hosted by the Library Foundation and is a chance to mingle with your fellow authors as well as have light refreshments. 

What happens on the day of the Book Festival?

• Please check in at our registration table to pick up your GAB Fest Badge and information. If you don’t already know the location of your author table, this is where you will receive your table assignment. 

How do I set up my table?

• The evening before GAB FEST you will have the opportunity to both attend the Author Reception as well as set up your author table area. Can’t make it to the Author Reception? No problem, you are able to set up your table the day of. We’ll start allowing participating authors into the Library at 8 am. Regardless of the day you choose to set up, please come to the Special Event Center doors which are on the Cesar Chavez side of the building.

How big is my table and what do you provide for me?

• We will provide each author with one half of a 6’ x 30”  table. We also provide 1 chair, a black table linen, and a GAB Fest table tent with your name.

What can I bring for my table? 

• Please bring any decorations you wish that you can pack in and out easily. We do not allow large banners or anything that is on the floor. 

Do I need to bring a lunch?

• The Library Foundation will be providing lunch for participating authors. Thank you for sharing your dietary needs with us.

Can I sell books? 

• Absolutely! For this one special event we are waiving our usual fee for selling books so that you can keep all the revenue. As you will be the seller, you may also choose the form of payments you will accept. What books can you sell? Any of your books! You are not limited to just selling the book you submitted as part of your application.

What do I do if I have to leave my table?

• When stepping away from your table, please take all valuables with you. We have staff in the room, but cannot be responsible for personal belongings. The reverse side of your name plate includes an “away” message which you can display when you leave the area.

Can we bring our pets? 

• Only service animals are allowed inside the library.

Can I bring my children? 

• Children over the age of 10 may be in the library independently, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Where should I park? 

• The library has a paid parking garage and there is some street parking around the library as well as several other parking garages throughout downtown that are within walking distance. We encourage those that are able to consider public transportation or carpooling! We will provide parking validation for the Friday night reception/table setup. Parking validation will not be available for any other time. 

When do I clean up my Table?

• You are welcome to take your things home with you on Saturday when you are finished, or you can visit the library on Sunday, April 27 between 10-12 PM.