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Portland Book Festival - Portland South Park Blocks
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About this event
The Portland Book Festival takes place in southwest Portland, OR with outdoor venues across the South Park Blocks, and events within the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues. PBF Cover to Cover takes place throughout the Portland metro region from November 1 through 9, 2025.
Adult admission for the Festival is $18 in advance and $25 on the day-of (plus fees). Full priced admission includes a $5 book voucher redeemable at the book fair on the day of the Festival. Youth 17 years and younger and/or with high school ID attend free; PBF also offers Arts for All passes for $5 to all SNAP/Oregon Trail or Washington State Quest Card holders.
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