Welcome to the Canal Town Book Festival

The Tuscarawas Valley’s largest author fair is coming your way. 

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

from 10am - 3pm

At the Dover High School Gym

520 N Walnut St, Dover, OH 44622

Enter on 6th Street!

This location is wheelchair accessible.

Meet 50 talented authors, spanning multiple genres. Find the perfect gifts for Christmas. Signed copies available for purchase directly from the author.​

• Meet authors and get your books signed.

• Engage in Author led panels.

• Play at the children's activity area.

• Find fantastic gifts for the readers in your life.

• Have a chance to win one of our epic raffle prizes.