Become a Festival Stallholder
Applications for the 2026 festival are now open!
Become a stallholder at Newark Book Festival and join the Literature Village.Â
Newark Book Festival is a four-day literature festival – celebrating local, national and international literary talent, with author talks and panel events, debates and a whole host of family-fun activities and workshops. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the Festival so join us for new venues, surprises and celebratory twists and turns.
On Saturday 11th July, The Literature Village will now take part inside the entrance to the Town Hall - in the lobby, Colonnades and prison cells. On Sunday 12th the festival will take over the marketplace with a whole village of literature-related market stalls. We have limited spaces on the Saturday so will only be taking bookings one stall per stallholder initially, if you wish for more please let us know so we can add you to the reserve list.Â
The stalls are for people and businesses promoting or selling work connected to the literature sector. (Authors, writing groups, reading groups, publishers, booksellers, book illustrators, craft makers, book-themed cakes, heritage sites etc). Please note there is no electricity available.
We welcome applications from those who wish to make their areas as exciting and interactive as they can!Â
2026 Stallholder Application Form
Fill in your details below to apply to become a Newark Book Festival Stallholder at the Literature Village.
Trouble filling out this form?
Please cpntact us for a PDF version of the application form or send in your answers to hello@newarkbookfestival.org.uk
Stallholder Ts & Cs
Please note that a cancellation fee of £10 will be charged to any stallholders who do not turn up on the day without 24 hours notification.
Filling a form does not automatically guarantee a spot. Places are limited and subject to approval.
Once your stall and application has been confirmed we will send out your invoice to secure your space.
Please note that refunds will only be given for exceptional circumstances.Â
More ways to get involved
Become a Festival Friend
Show your continued support Newark Book Festival each year by becoming a Festival Friend. Enjoy priority booking with your membership and much more.
Become a Young Ambassador
Become part of our book-loving community as a Young Ambassador - our dedicated programme for young people aged between 7-21 years.