What is the application timeline? 
Applications for the 2027 festival will be open from October 19 to December 18, 2026. 

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, 2027.

Eligibility criteria: 

To be eligible, you must answer “Yes” to all of the following: 

• I reside in Travis, Williams, or Hays County.
• I am 18 years old or older.
• I am self-published, published by an independent publishing house, or published 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!