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2026 GOLD COAST BOOK FAIR
The third annual Gold Coast Book Fair takes place exclusively in Downtown Oyster Bay, Long Island.
May 16-17, 2026!
Events will be held in venues around Oyster Bay.
PLEASE NOTE: The event is not being held at LIU this year.
Anchor Tent (outdoor tent): Parking lot
at 35 Audrey Ave.
Hour-long panels both days beginning at 10:30AM both days
First Presbyterian Church: 60 E Main St.
Sunday Only - beginning at 1PM. 2 Hour-long conversations.
Oyster Bay Town Hall: 74 Audrey Ave.
Saturday only beginning at noon. 2 Hour-long conversations.
Raynham Hall: 30 W Main St.
Hour-long panels Saturday (11AM start) and Sunday (10:30AM start)
Oyster Bay Historical Society: 20 Summit St.
Hour-long panels beginning at Noon on Saturday and 10:30AM on Sunday
Oyster Bay Brewing Co.: 36 Audrey Ave.
Hour-long panels both days beginning at 10:30AM both days
Life Enrichment Center: 45 E. Main St.
Main Hall: Hour-long panels/interviews both days beginning at 10:30AM on Saturday and 8:30 AM on Sunday (FREE bagels and coffee before Elise Stefanik at 9AM)
Poetry Corner:25-minute poetry readings beginning at 11 AM both days.
The Gold Coast Forum: 111 South St., Suite 16
Hour-long panels both days beginning at 11:00AM both days
Independent Authors Pavilion (outdoor tent): Between Oyster Bay Brewing Co. and Town Hall on Audrey Ave.
Siren’s Cove: Down the alleyway between 24 and 20 Audrey Ave.
Hour-long Middle Grade & Young Adult panels beginning 11AM and Sunday
Storytime Stage (outdoor tent): Parking lot next to 103 Audrey Ave.
25-minute Children’s Picture Book readings/presentations beginning at 10:30 AM both days.
The third annual Gold Coast Book Fair returns to downtown Oyster Bay, Long Island, the weekend of May 16-17, 2026!
The Fair is open to the public and FREE to attend. Seating in venues is first come, first serve. You may purchase a VIP package for priority seating and signing line access.
Join us for a special event with World Series Legend & Mets Hall of Famer Mookie Wilson BBQ & Meet-and-Greet. Mookie Wilson BBQ tickets may be purchased here: See Ticket Options.
The fair takes place rain or shine. All event venues are covered outdoors and protected indoors.
In the event of inclement weather, we will provide updates via our Instagram and Facebook feeds.