GAB Fest Application Frequently Asked Questions
GAB Fest Application Frequently Asked Questions link
Review process:
What is the application timeline?
Applications for the 2026 festival will open on October 15, 2025. The application window will be open through December 15, 2025.
When will I find out if I am invited to the festival?
The GAB Fest committee hopes to inform authors of our decisions on February 1, 2026.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must answer “Yes” to all of the following:
- I reside in Travis, Williams, or Hays County
- I am self-published, published by an independent publishing house, and/or published material through traditional publication means.
- I am willing to meet with fellow authors from the local area and interact with readers, and to connect with the Austin Central Library!
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