Presented by Orange Coast College & Orange Coast College Foundation
Orange County Children's Book Festival
Meet authors, explore books, and enjoy stories, entertainment, and family fun
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 • 10 AM–3 PM
Orange Coast College • Costa Mesa, CA
Free admission • Free parking
Exhibitor Booths
Applications are closed
Food Trucks
Applications are closed
Sponsorship
Contact Patricia Falzon at pfalzon@cccd.edu
A Day for Families
This short highlight video shows the festival in action!
- A welcoming festival built around books, stories, and kid-friendly moments
- A chance to meet authors and discover books kids are excited about
- A community tradition since 2004 made possible by sponsors and community partners
Highlight video • 1 min. 43 sec.
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A Day at the Festival
Six moments to explore — use the arrows or choose a photo below
Be Part of the Festival
The festival welcomes authors, illustrators, bookstores, and literacy-related nonprofits.
Sponsorship details are coming soon. Schools interested in exhibitor booths can participate through sponsorship.
About
Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College (OCC) is a public community college located in Costa Mesa, California, home to the annual Orange County Children's Book Festival.
Orange Coast College Foundation
The Orange Coast College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that supports OCC by securing and stewarding resources that help students thrive. The Foundation coordinates the festival to support literacy, learning, and community connection.
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