The OC Book Fair takes over Old Town Tustin on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with author talks, signings, panels, and poetry readings across three main stages. It runs 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on El Camino Real between Main Street and Second Street.
This is the fair’s third edition, which the organizers call Volume 3. Parking is free, there is story time for kids, and the street fills with independent booksellers and publishers.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. |
| Where | El Camino Real between Main St. and Second St., Old Town Tustin |
| Edition | Volume 3 |
| Stages | Three main stages |
| Parking | Free |
| Kids | Story time and interactive activities |
| Official site | theocbookfair.org |
What’s happening
- On the stages: author talks, book signings, panel discussions, and poetry readings.
- Community roundtables.
- For kids: story time and interactive activities for all ages.
- Booths: independent booksellers, publishers, and bookish vendors across many genres, plus gifts and merchandise.
Where to park
Every option the fair lists is free:
- Street parking throughout Old Town Tustin
- Tustin Public Library, 345 E. Main St.
- Civic Center, 300 Centennial Way
- C Street Parking Structure, behind 158 W. Main St.
A tote bag strategy
Book fairs have one universal hazard: you arrive with zero books and leave with eleven. Bring a sturdy tote, park at the library or the C Street structure so the car is close for a mid-day drop, and hit the signing lines before the afternoon crowd.
Accessibility
The fair is fiscally sponsored by the Tustin Community Foundation. For accessibility accommodations, contact Erin Nielsen at events@tustincommunityfoundation.org at least one week before the event.
Still to come
The author lineup and stage schedule have not been posted, and the site does not list an admission price. The 824 Journal will update this guide as the fair announces authors.
Sources
- The OC Book Fair, official site (date, hours, location, activities, parking, organizer, accessibility contact)
Featured photo: Nandaro via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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