Welcome to the biggest author and book festival on Lake Michigan! Hosted by The Book Cellar and Grand Haven Main Street DDA, the 3rd Coast Author & Book Festival is set to take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, offering book lovers the chance to meet more than 100 national and local authors for a day of signings, storytelling, and literary discovery.
Free Daytime Festival:
March 22, 2025 | 11 AM–4 PM
Downtown & Centertown, Grand Haven
Readers can enjoy a free, walkable experience across downtown and Centertown Grand Haven, meeting acclaimed authors at select venues. Books will be available for purchase at Harborfront Place, Tri-Cities Historical Museum, and The Book Cellar. Featured authors include J. R. Erickson, L. B. Anne, Nick Courage, Megan Davidhizer, and more! Additional authors will be revealed on February 14 and February 28—stay tuned for exciting announcements!
VIP Evening Event – Tickets Available Now!
March 22, 2025 | 7–10 PM
Central Park Place, Grand Haven
Tickets: $50 – Available here: https://square.link/u/R0sNhMjn
For the ultimate literary experience, book lovers can end the festival with an exclusive VIP evening featuring some of the event’s biggest authors, including Abigail Owen, Erin A. Craig, Rachel Howzell Hall, Kiyash Monsef, Nick Courage, Melanie Hooyenga, Lindsay Clement, Kelly O’Hert, Megan Davidhizer, Hannah Whitten, and more.
The VIP event offers an intimate setting to connect with authors while enjoying: A cash bar with a variety of beverages
A delicious sweet and savory charcuterie buffet
A silent auction benefiting Bluebird Cancer Retreats
This can’t-miss evening celebrates the power of storytelling while supporting a meaningful cause. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot today!
For more information, follow Grand Haven Main Street DDA and The Book Cellar on social media or visit our event page.
