EpicFest
Book lovers of all ages are invited to EpicFest 2025.
EpicFest is an extraordinary, free literary festival that joyfully connects children and families with books and the people who write them through activities that encourage a love of reading and learning. In its 9th year, EpicFest has become a wonderful family tradition.
Nationally-recognized children’s and young adult authors and illustrators will spend two days in Charlotte to share their latest books, experiences and passion for libraries with kids of all ages.
Authors and illustrators will visit select Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on November 7 to speak with students, and will headline a daylong literary festival at ImaginOn on November 8.
Meet the Authors
Plan your visit
What: EpicFest
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Where: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, 300 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte
Want more? Check out Verse & Vino - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature fundraising event on November 6, 2025.
EpicFest Schedule
10a.m.-3p.m.:
- TBA
EpicFest 2025 Author Schedule
- TBA
Become an EpicFest volunteer
EpicFest is epic because of the amazing volunteers who make it happen. Email Chauna Wall to be a part of the magic or use the signup link here.
EpicFest is made possible through the generous support of many more corporate citizens, foundations and individual sponsors. EpicFest was created to remember and honor Jim and Elizabeth (Libby) Preston’s passion for reading, and to encourage and instill a love of reading in children.
EpicFest is presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library with generous support from:
Imagination Sponsors
Animation Sponsors
with additional support from:
