The Johns Creek Literary Fair is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, with Ariel Lawhon and 30 local authors. Free registration; $45 VIP tickets.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Dates, authors and ticket details come from the City of Johns Creek’s Literary Fair page and the fair’s Eventbrite registration page. This page is updated for each year’s fair at the same address.

The 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. Ariel Lawhon, author of “The Frozen River,” gives the keynote. Registration is free; VIP tickets cost $45.

Know before you go

  • When: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road
  • Cost: free registration for reserved tickets; $45 VIP
  • Tickets: register on Eventbrite
  • Questions: Johns Creek Recreation and Parks, 678-512-3200

Who is speaking

  • Keynote: Ariel Lawhon. The city says Lawhon will discuss her upcoming release, “The Pirate Queen,” a historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley. “The Frozen River” has sold nearly 2 million copies, according to the city, and her other novels include “Code Name Hélène,” “I Was Anastasia” and “The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress.” The city says details about registering for her presentation are still to come.
  • In conversation: Patti Callahan Henry, the bestselling author of 17 novels, including her newest, “The Story She Left Behind.”
  • “Secrets, Lies, & Alibis”: a panel of regional suspense writers.
  • 30 local authors, with giveaways through the day.

The city runs the fair in partnership with Arts on the Creek and the Atlanta Writers Club.

Tickets

Both ticket types are on the Eventbrite page:

Ticket Price What it includes
Reserved registration Free Entry to the fair
VIP $45 A signed book, priority seating, a photo and reception with Ariel Lawhon, and a swag bag

A young fair that keeps growing

The city held its first Literary Fair on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in Newtown Park, with more than 30 authors and Kristin Harmel as keynote. The 2024 fair was Sunday, Sept. 29, at the same amphitheater. In 2026 it moves indoors to Johns Creek United Methodist Church and to a Saturday in November.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair? Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, according to the City of Johns Creek.

Who is the keynote speaker at the 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair? Ariel Lawhon, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Frozen River,” who will discuss her upcoming novel “The Pirate Queen.”

Is the Johns Creek Literary Fair free? Yes. Registration for reserved tickets is free through Eventbrite. VIP tickets cost $45 and include a signed book, priority seating, a photo and reception with Ariel Lawhon, and a swag bag.

Where is the Johns Creek Literary Fair held? In 2026 it moves to Johns Creek United Methodist Church on Medlock Bridge Road. The first fairs, in 2023 and 2024, were at the amphitheater in Newtown Park.

What this means for you

  • Register even though it is free: the city lists the free tickets as reserved.
  • The VIP ticket is the only listed way to get the reception and photo with Lawhon.
  • Authors read from their books at the city’s Arts on the Boardwalk too; the 2026 edition was Sept. 26, with members of the Literary Fair committee taking part.

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