BOOKFEST 2026

 A playful, hands-on celebration of book arts, printmaking, and creative curiosity BookFest invites everyone to INK IT UP and experience the joy of ink, paper, metal and wood type. 

Peruse local, handcrafted creations in our artisan market!

Make a book or print-inspired craft with our fabulous teaching artists!

Pull a letterpress print on Olga, our 1930’s press, or type a poem on a vintage typewriter!

And, of course, don’t miss our most beloved spectacle: STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING!

We’ll also be celebrating the opening reception of our annual Members’ Show & a dynamic, multimedia exhibition by the innovative artists part of the Book Arts community.

Event Highlights:

Steamroller printmaking all day & Heavy metal meets big wood! Watch as a construction steamroller becomes a printing press turning hand-carved woodcut blocks into prints and wearables! Attendees will have the chance to purchase these one-of-a-kind prints, meet the carving artists, and observe the printmaking process.

Hands-on workshops for all ages & including letterpress-printed posters, bookmaking using antique equipment, and screen-printing wearables & come with your own fabric item, t-shirt/tote bag for FREE printing or buy one from us!

Pop Up Artist Market & highlighting WNY craftspeople, artisans, and writers. Peruse through local vendors specializing in book arts, printing, and handmade crafts.