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Each year the Orange County Children’s Book Festival features popular authors, illustrators, storytellers, entertainers; and exhibitors that support reading and education along with fun activities for families. Be sure to come back to our attendee information section for a detailed schedule of all our presentations and performances.
Now go ahead and click here to find out which authors, illustrators, storytellers, entertainers and exhibitors are coming in each of their own sections.
Many popular authors will be attending the Orange County Children’s Book Festival this year. You will want to meet them and listen as they reading from their books on stage or in an exhibitor’s booth. Most will be signing their books creating a treasured purchase.
Watching an artist create their famous characters spell bounds young and old alike. You will want to meet and learn how Characters from Disney, Sesame Street and Simpson are drawn up close!
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed program of all our presentations and performances and especially for the talented illustrator’s schedule.
Captivating Storytellers
A special favorite for everyone is listening and watching the professional and engaging storytellers. Set in a quieter section of the Orange County Children’s Book Festival the entire family will be entertained and be a little more rested.
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed program of all our presentations and performances and especially for the storyteller’s schedule.
Family Friendly Entertainment
OC FAMILY Main Entertainment Stage
The Orange County Children’s Book Festival features a variety of entertainment for the entire family. In addition to our author, illustrator and storyteller stages throughout the grounds, the Festival features professional and semi-professional entertainment on the OCFamily.com Main Entertainment Stage. Come and grab a front row seat and stay all day!
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed program of all our presentations and performances and especially for the entertainment schedule.
Multicultural Presentation Area
With Orange County’s vast diverse communities the Orange County Children’s Book Festival brings the very best multicultural authors and entertainers for a full day of stories and reading.
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed program of all our multicultural presentations and performances.
Live Animal Petting Zoo
A huge favorite at the Orange County Children’s Book Festival is the FREE petting animal area set adjacent to the animal stage and exhibit area. The Animal Stage features wild animal demonstrations and story’s read about animals. Everyone loves this special attraction and comes back year after year.
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed program of all our presentations and performances and especially for the live animal demonstrations and reading schedule.
(List this year’s Animal Stage entertainers)
Extraordinary Exhibitors
Over 70 education-related and family friendly vendors and exhibitors keep the Orange County Children’s Book Festival attendees entertained with activities and sought after services. Best selling children’s books will be available for purchase from a number of retailers and publishers. There are many opportunities to have them signed by the authors and by the illustrators.
Be sure to come back to our attendee information section around mid September for a detailed listing of all our vendors and exhibitors.
